Benefits Programs Manager - Hybrid

Cigna; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Benefits Programs Manager, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the benefits strategy and administration for U.S. employees. This exciting position involves collaborating with senior leadership and external vendors to ensure competitive offerings while maintaining compliance with laws and regulations. You will lead the Annual Enrollment process and support M&A initiatives, all while utilizing data analysis to improve population health. If you are passionate about making a difference in employees' lives and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Programs

Board of Director Benefit Offerings

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with benefit plans and regulations in large organizations.
• Strong knowledge of current benefit practices and trends.

Responsibilities

• Administer U.S. employee benefits programs including medical, dental, and vision.
• Collaborate with HR teams and vendors to ensure competitive benefits offerings.

Skills

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Project Management

Benefit Plans Knowledge

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Benefits Programs Manager at The Cigna Group

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 of benefits, with a focus on U.S. Benefits (including Hawaii).

Essential Functions

1. Administer employee benefits programs in the U.S., including:

• Medical (including prescription)
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• COBRA
• Board of Director benefit offerings

Collaborate with senior leadership, HR teams, and external vendors to ensure benefits offerings are competitive and aligned with organizational goals.

Lead Annual Enrollment preparation, communication, and rollout for U.S. employees and the Board of Directors.

Work directly with Cigna legal to ensure plans meet legal standards and regulatory filings are completed accurately and timely.

Support M&A due diligence and pilot program initiatives, including logistics, ROI tracking, and adoption.

Manage escalations, issues, and trends in partnership with internal teams and external vendors.

Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Partner with internal teams to focus on improving population health, utilizing data analysis for strategy development.

Provide ongoing project support to the benefits team.

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related work experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience with benefit plans, laws, and regulations (including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA) in large organizations.
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of current benefit practices and trends.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills; proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.
• Experience in administering retirement programs and global benefits is a plus.

Note: For remote work, internet connection must be via cable broadband or fiber optic with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

We are dedicated to improving health and vitality through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services. Join us in driving growth and making a difference in lives.

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital or familial status, genetic information, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

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