HR Program Consultant, Health & Welfare

Lamar Advertising Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

120 hours of PTO

12 paid holidays

Comprehensive training program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lamar Advertising Company’s Corporate Office is seeking an HR Program Consultant for Health & Welfare. This role focuses on strategy, analysis, and administration of self-funded Medical plans and fully insured Dental and Vision benefits, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.

You will support Total Rewards and employee well-being across a large national program. The position requires extensive experience in self-funded health plans, strong vendor management, and proficiency with claims data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 8-10+ years in benefits or HR with self-funded health and welfare focus.
• Experience with financial modeling including claims utilization analysis.
• Experience partnering with brokers, actuaries, and consultants for vendor evaluation.
• Track record of multi-year health plan strategies focusing on ROI.

Responsibilities

• Health Plan Administration & Vendor Management.
• Analyze claims utilization and plan design scenarios.
• Collaborate with brokers, actuaries and consultants on vendor performance.
• Ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, MHPAEA, and PCORI.
• Communicate findings and strategic recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Benefits administration

Vendor management

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

AI in HR

Education

Bachelor's degree

HR certifications

Job description

Description

Lamar's Corporate Office is looking for an HR Program Consultant, Health & Welfare! This position is the organization's subject-matter expert focused on the strategy, analysis, and administration of the company's self-funded Medical plan, as well as the fully insured Dental and Vision (MDV) plans. This role manages programs with significant financial exposure and operates with minimal supervision, ensuring all health plans adhere to plan provisions and regulatory guidelines. This role analyzes trends and industry best practices to maintain a competitive, compliant, and cost-effective benefits offering, supporting our Total Rewards program and overall employee well-being.

Lamar's Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, LA is home to over 250 professionals from every walk of corporate life. We enjoy a beautifully renovated office building with a modern design, a beverage refreshment station, a relaxing dining area, amazing holiday parties, and a quaint outdoor patio to enjoy the good weather days!

Why Lamar?

Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 86% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a "Best Company to Work For" in U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking.

• Learn more about us on our official YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@TheLamarChannel).


• Check reviews and company updates on our Glassdoor page (https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Lamar-Advertising-EI\\_IE5998.11,28.htm).


• Learn more about our Great Place to Work certification. (https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1000144)

What you can expect from us:

• Monday-Friday 8a-5p work schedule


• A competitive salary


• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure


• 12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth


• A comprehensive training program


• Career advancement opportunities


• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential


• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account


• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage


• Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• 401k plan with company match


• Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program


• A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback

What we're looking for in you:

• Deep familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within self-funded health and welfare benefits administration.


• Creativity and latitude are needed for evaluating and modifying plans to accomplish goals and leading complex vendor relationships


• Ability to partner with brokers and consultants to interpret claims data, utilization trends, and plan design scenarios and translate findings into strategic recommendations


• Strong knowledge of federal and state health and welfare regulations including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, MHPAEA, and PCORI


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics for non-expert audiences


• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools and platforms for HR functions such as data analysis and process automation, with a strong understanding of ethical AI usage, data privacy, and bias mitigation

Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.


• 8-10+ years of experience in benefits or a related HR area, with a strong focus on self-funded health and welfare plan administration.


• Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, including claims utilization analysis and plan design scenario modeling.


• Proven ability to partner with brokers, actuaries, and external consultants to evaluate vendor performance and design competitive benefits programs.


• Track record of developing and executing multi-year health plan strategies with a focus on cost containment and maximizing return on investment (ROI).

Preferred:

• CEBS, CBP, PHR/SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP certification.

A day in the life:

• Health Plan Administration & Vendor Management


• Research, analyze, evaluate, and administer the company's Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plans alongside an extended portfolio including prescription drug management, HSA plan, specialty pharmacy carve-outs, clinical care management, EAP, and digi