Benefit Lead & Design Consult

Florida Blue; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Blue is seeking a Benefits Lead and Design Strategist to design and administer a comprehensive employee benefits package and to manage ongoing benefit programs. You will leverage data and market intelligence to craft competitive plans while ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.

The role requires deep knowledge of benefits regulations and proven experience in design, administration, and open enrollment processes, with a focus on collaboration across HR, Finance, and vendors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of benefits design and administration experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of ACA and ERISA regulations.
• Advanced MS Office and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and administer comprehensive employee benefits packages.
• Analyze market data and internal metrics to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to align programs with business needs.
• Manage annual open enrollment, RFP processes, and program changes.
• Reconcile benefit plan billings and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Educate employees on benefits programs and translate complex data into understandable terms.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

Oracle HRIS

SharePoint

Job description

This is a contract opportunity. You will be employed by Magnit to work on assignment with GuideWell and subsidiary companies including Florida Blue.

The Benefits Lead and Design Strategist is a dual-function role responsible for designing and administering a comprehensive benefits package for employees of GuideWell. The successful candidate will use data and market intelligence to craft a competitive and attractive benefits package, while also managing the administration of various employee benefit programs throughout the year.

Essential Functions

• The essential functions listed represent the major duties of this role, additional duties may be assigned.
• Benefit Design
• Analyze market data, benchmarking reports, and internal metrics to inform benefits design decisions.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of workforce demographics, needs, and preferences to craft tailored benefits solutions.
• Design and implement compliant, competitive and cost-effective benefits packages, including medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure benefits programs align with business objectives and employee needs.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to benefits programs based on data analysis, market trends, and legislative updates.

Benefit Administration

• Administer all employee benefit programs according to plan documents, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pension, 401(k), FSA, HRA, COBRA, FMLA, adoption reimbursement.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the rules and regulations for all employee benefit programs and policies, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.
• Manage various projects designed to increase efficiency, optimize solutions, and promote customer satisfaction including annual open enrollment, RFP processes and program changes, and software upgrades and rollouts.
• Accountable for the reconciliation process of all benefit plan billings to ensure timely and accurate payment to vendors.
• Maintain eligibility data feeds for plan vendors and resolve issues with plan representatives as needed.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure delivery of timely, targeted, cost-efficient, and accurate benefit programs.
• Educate employees on all aspects of employee benefit programs by communicating benefit programs clearly and concisely, translating complex data and/or benefits information into easily understood terms.

Required Work Experience

• 5+ years related work experience in benefits design and administration.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Additional Required Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with ability to interpret data to inform design decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of benefits‑related laws and regulations (e.g., ACA, ERISA).
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office products and collaboration tools.
• Ability to respond promptly to complex inquiries and conduct comprehensive research as needed.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain a high degree of confidentiality when working with sensitive information.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• CBP, PHR/SPHR or SHRM‑CP certification.
• Prior human resource and/or employee benefits experience.
• Prior experience with Oracle HRIS and SharePoint helpful.