Senior Benefits Consultant at CTG United States

Itlearn360; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Benefits Consultant to oversee U.S. Health Care Benefits. This remote position requires extensive experience in benefits administration and compliance, alongside excellent analytical and communication skills. You will enhance vendor partnerships and manage health plans while driving innovation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in Employee Benefits.
• Experience with vendor management and compliance.
• Strong educational background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support vendor oversight of U.S. Health Care Benefits.
• Collaborate for compliance with ERISA and HIPAA.
• Lead health benefits initiatives and improvements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Process mapping

Time management

Education

BA/BS in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Benefits Consultant Job at CTG, United States

Job Description

CTG is seeking to fill a Senior Benefits Consultant opening for our client in Pleasanton, CA.

Location: Remote

Duration: 5 months

Duties:

1. Support the strategic direction, administration, and vendor oversight of all U.S. Health Care Benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, and Retiree Medical plans.
2. Set priorities to ensure high-performing vendor partnerships that enhance the employee experience.
3. Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations related to group insurance plans.
4. Collaborate with legal and external resources to stay current with legislation affecting health benefits and implement required changes.
5. Partner on the development and execution of benefit communications to drive awareness, engagement, and compliance.
6. Lead annual and ongoing health benefits initiatives, collaborating with the broader Total Rewards team.
7. Drive continuous improvement efforts by streamlining processes, identifying cost savings, and proposing innovative program enhancements.

Key Areas of Focus:

Vendor and Plan Management

1. Lead vendor relationships and manage budgets with all Health Care Plan Vendors (e.g., UnitedHealthcare, Surest, Kaiser, OptumRx, VSP, Via Benefits).
2. Monitor vendor performance through regular status meetings, reviews, and audits.
3. Identify trends and opportunities to improve employee health outcomes and reduce costs.
4. Partner with Procurement on RFP/RFI processes and lead new vendor implementations as needed.

Project Management

1. Co-manage implementation of new benefit plans or changes, especially during Annual Enrollment.
2. Act as Subject Matter Expert for benefits communications and educational materials.
3. Serve as the primary contact for health plan audits and compliance controls.
4. Manage special projects as assigned.

Skills:

• Strong strategic thinking and innovation capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to drive collaboration across teams and lead complex initiatives independently.
• Skilled in process mapping and efficiency improvements.
• Proven multi-tasking and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Employee Benefits, with a focus on Health Care Plan administration.
• Experience with vendor management, benefits compliance, and project leadership is essential.

Education:

• BA/BS in a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

Note: CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Local area, Remote job

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