Senior Benefit Consultant

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a senior benefits expert to design, analyze, and administer health and welfare programs from a strategic perspective while coordinating with cross-functional teams in HR, Finance, and Legal.

The role involves guiding complex initiatives, ensuring compliance, and delivering executive-grade recommendations. The position is primarily remote with occasional onsite meetings in the Metropolitan St.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR, business, healthcare administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in employee benefits administration, benefits consulting, or total rewards.
• Experience with Workday and large-scale HRIS platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, implement, communicate, and administer Mercy's health and welfare programs with strategic oversight.
• Lead complex benefit initiatives, vendor management, regulatory reviews, financial analyses, and organizational projects aligned with Mercy's mission.
• Partner with the Director of Benefits, HR leaders, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and external vendors to evaluate program effectiveness and identify cost/compliance improvements.
• Provide project leadership, consultation, and mentoring to Benefits Consultants and Analysts on complex benefit issues and regulatory changes.

Skills

Benefits design

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business/Healthcare Admin

Tools

Workday

HRIS platforms

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Under minimal supervision, serves as a senior subject matter expert responsible for the strategic design, analysis, implementation, communication, and ongoing administration of Mercy's health and welfare programs. Leads complex benefit initiatives, vendor management activities, compliance reviews, financial analyses, and organizational projects that support Mercy's mission and strategic objectives.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy! Under minimal supervision, serves as a senior subject matter expert responsible for the strategic design, analysis, implementation, communication, and ongoing administration of Mercy's health and welfare programs. Leads complex benefit initiatives, vendor management activities, compliance reviews, financial analyses, and organizational projects that support Mercy's mission and strategic objectives.

Partners closely with the Director of Benefits, HR leaders, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and external vendors to evaluate program effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop recommendations that enhance the caregiver experience while balancing organizational cost and compliance requirements.

Provides project leadership, consultation, and mentoring to Benefits Consultants and Benefits Analysts while serving as a key resource for complex benefit-related issues, regulatory changes, and strategic initiatives.

Position Details

**This position is primarily remote but candidates must live in the Metropolitan St. Louis area and be able to come onsite a few times a month.**

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field required.

Experience: Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in employee benefits administration, benefits consulting, or total rewards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in health and welfare benefit plan design, administration, and compliance.
• Experience leading complex projects, vendor implementations, and organizational initiatives.
• Advanced analytical skills with experience evaluating benefit utilization, claims, and financial data.
• Experience working with Workday and large-scale HRIS platforms.
• Professional certifications such as CEBS, CBP, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.
• Proven ability to develop executive-level recommendations and influence strategic decision-making.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.