Health & Welfare Benefits Strategy Lead (Hybrid)

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York is seeking an Assistant Director, Health & Welfare Benefits. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for overseeing global health and welfare benefit plans, managing vendor relationships, and conducting financial analysis to enhance employee offerings. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of U.S. regulations, and a proven ability in project management. This position offers the chance to impact the well-being of partners and employees while ensuring compliance across all benefits programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years in health and welfare benefits administration.
• Strong experience with financial analysis and self-insured plans.
• Ability to manage staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage global health and welfare benefit plans and programs.
• Analyze and report on benefit plan costs and trends.
• Negotiate contracts with benefit providers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong written communication

Project management

Data analysis

Customer service

Flexibility in scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in Business or Health Care Administration

Tools

MS Excel

Workday

Job description

A leading law firm in New York is seeking an Assistant Director, Health & Welfare Benefits. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for overseeing global health and welfare benefit plans, managing vendor relationships, and conducting financial analysis to enhance employee offerings. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of U.S. regulations, and a proven ability in project management. This position offers the chance to impact the well-being of partners and employees while ensuring compliance across all benefits programs.