Benefits Programs Manager - Hybrid

Cigna; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Benefits Programs Manager to enhance employee benefits strategies. This role involves administering comprehensive benefits programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with senior leadership and external vendors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in benefits management, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to improving employee health and vitality. Join this forward-thinking company in making a meaningful impact on the lives of employees while driving organizational success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with benefit plans, laws, and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of current benefit practices and trends.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Benefit Plans Management

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Excel Proficiency

Confidentiality Handling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Certification as Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Benefits Programs Manager at The Cigna Group

The Benefits Programs Manager role at The Cigna Group will partner with the Senior Manager, Global Benefits, and the Head of Global Benefits as an individual contributor. The role supports 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 are competitive and aligned with organizational goals.

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

Work with Cigna legal to ensure plans meet legal standards and regulatory requirements, completing filings and compliance projects accurately and on time.

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

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

Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Partner with internal teams to improve population health, utilizing data analysis to identify patterns and recommend strategies.

Provide ongoing project support to the benefits team.

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience with benefit plans, laws, and regulations (including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA) in large organizations.
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of current benefit practices and trends.
• Excellent communication skills, with proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience with retirement programs and global benefits is a plus.

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

At The Cigna Group, we are dedicated to improving health and vitality. We serve through Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, committed to enhancing lives. Join us in driving growth and making a difference.

We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.

If accommodations are needed for the application process, email: [e-mail]. Please do not use this email for application updates or resumes.

The Cigna Group maintains a tobacco-free policy and may not hire tobacco/nicotine users in certain states unless participating in a cessation program. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.