Benefits Programs Manager - Hybrid

The Cigna Group; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Benefits Programs Manager to enhance employee benefits strategies and administration. This pivotal role involves collaborating with senior leadership and external vendors to ensure competitive offerings and compliance with laws. You'll lead Annual Enrollment communications and manage complex escalations, all while focusing on improving population health through data analysis. Join a company dedicated to making a meaningful impact on health and well-being, where your contributions drive growth and improve lives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Benefit Plans and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of current benefit practices and trends.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs in the U.S.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Lead Annual Enrollment preparation and communication.

Skills

Benefit Plans Management

Legal Compliance (ACA, ERISA, HIPAA)

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Benefits Programs Manager role for The Cigna Group will partner with the Senior Manager, Global Benefits and Head of Global Benefits as an individual contributor to support strategy, design, communication and administration for benefits with focus on U.S. Benefits (including Hawaii).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the administration of employee benefits programs in the U.S. including:
  • Medical (including prescription)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • COBRA
  • Board of Director benefit offerings
• Works closely with senior leadership, HR teams, and external vendors to ensure our benefits offerings are competitive, and aligned with our organizational goals
• Leads Annual Enrollment preparation, communications and rollout for U.S. employees and Board of Directors
• Works directly with Cigna legal to ensure plans are managed to a high standard of legal compliance and all regulatory filings and compliance projects are completed timely and accurately
• Supports M&A due diligence
• Supports Pilot program initiatives through coordination of logistics, tracking ROI, and broad scale adoption
• Manages complex escalations, issues & trends in partnership with internal partners and external vendors
• Ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations and ensure programs are compliant.
• Partners and collaborates with various internal partners to focus on improving population health
• Relies on data analysis to identify patterns and trends to recommend strategies and programs that would improve health outcomes
• Ongoing project support to the benefits team

QUAIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience in a related field
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience with Benefit Plans, laws, and regulations (including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, etc.) for large scale organizations
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of current benefit practices and trends
• Excellent oral and written communication with demonstrated presentation/facilitation skills, accuracy, and thoroughness, emphasizing attention to detail. Expertise in Excel, Word and Power Point required
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and exercise good judgment
• Experience in administering retirement programs and global benefits is a plus.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.