Senior Benefits Specialist

Indiana University Health, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. is seeking a Senior Benefits Specialist to design, implement, and manage comprehensive benefits and retirement programs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with management, HR teams, and employees to ensure compliant, effective programs aligned with organizational goals. The position requires extensive knowledge of benefits systems, ERISA and related regulations, and experience in program analysis, development, and annual review processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Nursing, related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of relevant benefits/retirement experience.
• Experience with the design, development, and administration of benefits and/or retirement programs.
• Knowledge of benefits programs and policies and related regulations (e.g., ERISA, COBRA, ADA, FMLA).
• Experience with matrix organizations and a complex work environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements benefits and retirement programs.
• Recommends and implements improvements to programs, services and processes.
• Researches and analyzes program design alternatives and tests proposals prior to implementation.
• Develops, compares, and standardizes all benefits with annual review processes.
• Consults with management, HR personnel, and employees regarding benefits and retirement programs and policies.
• Interacts with internal and external resources to ensure proper program/policy design and ongoing administration.

Skills

Benefits design

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Job description

Overview

Senior Benefits Specialist

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes.They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Employee Benefits team in the role of Senior Benefits Specialist.

The Senior Benefits Specialist designs, develops, and implements benefits and retirement programs. Recommends and implements improvements to programs, services and processes. Researches and analyzes program design alternatives and tests proposals prior to implementation. Develops, compares, and standardizes all benefits, followed by an annual review process. Consults with management, human resources personnel, and employees regarding benefits and retirement programs and policies. Interacts with internal and external resources to ensure proper program/policy design and ongoing administration which complies with legal and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Connect to Promise - Demonstrates a commitment to IU Health's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting behaviors and delivering results that align with the strategic direction of the organization. Ensure IU Health is working toward its vision of improving the health of all Hoosiers by providing the best care for each person as we practice our values of purpose, excellence, compassion and team.
• Collaboration -Collaborates with others to find creative and innovative business solutions. Actively contributes to their team(s), and the achievement of team and organizational goals. Engages, guides and mentors other team members as needed.
• Leadership -Takes the initiative to proactively resolve issues, address concerns, identify potential risks, and improve overall processes and outcomes. Seeks new ways to improve individual and team efforts for overall success, while promoting collaboration and teamwork.
• Communication -Shares thoughts and information in a clear, concise and professional manner, in both oral and written communication formats. Demonstrates active listening and seeks further information to ensure clarity and understanding. Promptly responds to requests for information, and works to proactively think through next steps and anticipate potential issues, requests, or business needs. Openly shares knowledge and expertise.
• Project Management -Develops solutions with sound methodologies, guidelines, and best practices; makes decisions and solve problems within project plan parameters. Identifies patterns and potential underlying issues. Chooses best alternative based on consideration of pros, cons, and weighing various tradeoffs.
• Ethical Practice -Maintains confidentiality as appropriate, earns trust and respect of others, and exhibits behaviors that express the ethical practice of a healthcare organization. Mitigates unintended consequences through careful analysis and observation of business practices.
• Analysis -Thoroughly analyzes problems and opportunities, and their impact on the business. Takes into account all fact-based and stakeholder information in order to evaluate alternatives and make judgment-rich decisions. Probes symptoms to determine the underlying causes of problems and then integrates information from a variety of sources to arrive at optimal solutions.
• Execution -Addresses problems directly and implements objectives effectively. Produces on time, high-quality work deliverables. Able to apply basic project management principles, and ensure standard of work is place and reflects leading best practices.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Vice President-Health and Wellness Operations

Direct Reports: None

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Candidate Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Nursing, related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• Requires 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Requires experience in the design; development; and administration of benefits and/or retirement programs.
• Requires knowledge and understanding of benefits programs and policies.
• Requires ability to apply and understand a variety of technical regulations and laws (e.g. ; ERISA; COBRA; ADA; FMLA; etc.).
• Requires experience with matrix organization and complex work environment.
• Requires basic proficiency in MS office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.