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Health Benefits Program Manager#26-11985

$57.14 per hour

Paramus, NJ

Hybrid Job Description

At-a-Glance:

Join an international energy and utilities organization to manage and deliver comprehensive health benefits programs.

Position Type:

Contract

Hybrid - 3 days in office

Required:

Experience in financial services.

BA/BS in a related area or equivalent experience; graduate degree preferred.

8 years in design, development, and delivery of health & welfare benefit programs for large companies (10,000 employees).

Experience in M&A activities and managing complex medical, pharmacy, leave of absence, and wellbeing programs for acquired companies.

Experience with multiple unions/plan designs and self-funded healthcare plan management.

Proficient in HRIS & Workday software.

Experience with HR Shared Services or outsourced HR Operations.

Comprehensive knowledge of health & welfare benefit plan principles, state and federal regulations, compliance, and operations.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Proficient in Google Suite products and AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini).

Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred:

Knowledge of Canadian benefit plans is an asset.

Specialty health & welfare and/or benefits certification preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver employee health & welfare programs including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, leave of absence, wellness, life insurance, and voluntary benefits.
• Lead project management of acquired companies and oversee competitive harmonized benefits implementation.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA counsel and vendors for all retirement plans and regulatory requirements.
• Lead communication and marketing of benefits programs to optimize financial investment through employee understanding, attraction, and retention.
• Serve as liaison with third-party benefits administrations, ensuring performance, continuous quality improvement, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate compliance matters related to health & welfare benefit plans.
• Drive complex, high-risk projects and consult as a subject matter expert on technical issues.
• Partner with HR, Benefits Administration, HR Operations, and HRIS for guidance and support on day-to-day matters.
• Provide leadership for cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR partners to ensure program understanding and coordination across groups.

Ensure programs and processes are documented and administered to meet the highest standards of service and compliance. If your background aligns with what we're looking for, you may receive a call from Ava, our virtual recruiter, for a brief screening conversation. Ava will ask a few questions about your experience and interest in the opportunity.