Benefits Lead & Design Consultant

GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 77,600 - 126,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive wellness program

Paid time off, volunteer days, and holidays

Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Job summary

GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation is looking for a Benefits Lead and Design Strategist in Jacksonville, Florida. This role is vital for designing and administering a comprehensive benefits package for employees, utilizing data and market intelligence to remain competitive.

Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in benefits design and administration, along with a bachelor's degree in a related field. The position offers a salary range of $77,600 to $126,100, alongside comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience in benefits design and administration.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data for design decisions.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement compliant, competitive benefits packages.
• Administer all employee benefit programs according to plan documents.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to benefits programs based on analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of benefits-related laws

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle HRIS

SharePoint

Job description

Benefits Lead and Design Strategist

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years related work experience. Experience Details: Benefits design and administration
• Related Bachelor’s degree or additional related equivalent work experience Human Resources, Business or related field
• 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.

Preferred

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

General Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Jobs are sedentary if traversing activities are required only occasionally.

What We Offer

As a Florida Blue employee, you will be at the heart of GuideWell’s vision – to lead the nation in transforming health through compassionate, connected, and technology-enabled care that delivers personalized value and empowered living.

To support your wellbeing, comprehensive benefits are offered. As an employee, you will have access to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance;
• Income protection benefits: life insurance, short- and long-term disability programs;
• Leave programs to support personal circumstances;
• Retirement Savings Plan including employer match;
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, 10 holidays and 2 well-being days;
• Additional voluntary benefits available; and
• A comprehensive wellness program

Employee benefits are designed to align with federal and state employment laws. Benefits may vary based on the state in which work is performed. Benefits for intern, part-time and seasonal employees may differ.

To support your financial wellbeing, we offer competitive pay as well as opportunities for incentive or commission compensation. We also conduct regular annual reviews with pay for performance considerations for base pay increases.

Annualized Salary Range: $77,600 - $126,100

Typical Annualized Hiring Range: $77,600 - $97,000

Final pay will be determined with consideration of market competitiveness, internal equity, and the job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience you bring.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to cultivating a work experience where everyone feels like they belong and can perform at their best in pursuit of our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.