Senior Benefit Consultant

Mercy; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a senior benefits leader to design, analyze, implement, and administer our health and welfare programs. You will lead complex initiatives, manage vendors, and oversee regulatory reviews while partnering with HR, Finance, Legal, and Payroll to optimize program effectiveness.

With 8+ years in benefits, you will mentor Benefits Consultants and Analysts, translate data into executive recommendations, and help balance cost and compliance across Mercy’s organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, healthcare admin, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in employee benefits administration or total rewards.
• Expertise in health and welfare benefit plan design, administration, and compliance.
• Experience leading complex projects and vendor implementations.
• Advanced analytical skills with benefit utilization, claims, and financial data.
• Experience with Workday and large HRIS platforms.
• Professional certifications such as CEBS, CBP, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, implement, and administer Mercy's health and welfare programs.
• Lead complex benefit initiatives, vendor management, and regulatory reviews.
• Provide project leadership and mentoring to Benefits Consultants and Analysts.
• Collaborate with HR leaders, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and external vendors to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Develop executive-level recommendations to balance cost and compliance.

Skills

Benefits design

Benefits administration

Compliance

Project leadership

Vendor management

Data analysis

Workday

HRIS platforms

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business/Healthcare/Finance

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.Partner 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.