Benefits Manager

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Benefits Manager to oversee the planning and administration of comprehensive employee benefit programs. This role is pivotal in enhancing employee experience through effective management of health, welfare, and retirement benefits. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in benefits administration and vendor management, ensuring compliance with legal standards while fostering a positive workplace culture. Join a dynamic team committed to making a meaningful impact on employee well-being and organizational success. If you are passionate about benefits management and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Disability insurance paid for by BJC

Pension Plan/403(b) Plan funded by BJC

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance available on first day

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in benefits management within a large organization.
• Strong vendor management skills and team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads benefit programs including Wellness and Annual Enrollment.
• Manages the Benefits Team and ensures compliance with legal requirements.
• Develops and evaluates employee benefit programs based on market trends.

Skills

Vendor Management

Employee Benefits Administration

Project Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/HR/related

Tools

HR Software

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

We are looking for a Benefits Manager to join our team! Ideal candidate will have experience navigating benefits within a large organization and demonstrate strong vendor management skills.

Must be in the greater St. Louis area.

Overview

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.

Supports the delivery and administration of BJC's comprehensive health & welfare and other general benefits programs to ensure that BJC retains its competitive status in the marketplace.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

This position manages the planning, administration, implementation and communication of company-wide health and welfare, retirement and well-being employee benefit programs. The role manages the Benefits Team.

Responsibilities

1. Leads benefit related programs and projects including Wellness, Annual Enrollment, etc.
2. Partners with HR Operations in development of processes and support materials to continuously improve the employee experience.
3. Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: onboarding and hiring, training, workload management & performance evaluations, conducting professional development plans as needed. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
4. Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
5. Evaluates existing benefits and proposes new programs through information obtained by research, market trends and employee feedback. Consults and collaborates with leadership to identify benefit strategies that support business needs.
6. Manages and administers existing benefits programs. Ensures compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Education

1. Bachelor's Degree - Business/HR/related

Experience

1. 5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

1. 2-5 years

Preferred Requirements

Experience

1. 10+ years

Supervisor Experience

1. 5-10 years

Licenses & Certifications

1. CEBS

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer