Benefits Strategy & Programs Lead (Health & Welfare)

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a Strategic Benefits Program Manager to oversee assigned benefit program portfolios, ensuring strategy alignment, governance, and effective vendor coordination. This role translates strategy into operational requirements and drives open enrollment and communications for Health & Welfare or Retirement portfolios.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in employee benefits, with strong project and vendor management.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of employee benefits programs and plan design.
• Experience with ERISA, ACA, IRS, DOL, HIPAA compliance.
• Experience leading cross-functional benefits projects.

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned benefit program portfolios and aligns with strategy.
• Evaluates program effectiveness, vendor performance and costs.
• Leads project plans, timelines and leadership recommendations.
• Owns policy, procedures and compliance governance.

Skills

Benefits programs

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional influence

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

PeopleSoft

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks a Strategic Benefits Program Manager to oversee assigned benefit program portfolios, ensuring strategy alignment, governance, and effective vendor coordination. This role translates strategy into operational requirements and drives open enrollment and communications for Health & Welfare or Retirement portfolios.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in employee benefits, with strong project and vendor management.