Senior Health and Welfare Benefits Consultant

Mass General Brigham; Somerville (MA); Remote; USD 88,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Health and Welfare Benefits Consultant to manage and implement comprehensive employee benefits strategies at their Somerville location. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of employee benefits laws and excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders. This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to the organization while ensuring employee satisfaction and legal compliance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in benefits administration and employee relations required.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits compliance and program design.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer employee benefits programs effectively.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws regarding benefits.

Skills

Employee benefits laws knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management

Master's Degree in Related Field

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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Summary

Job Summary

Responsible for managing and administering employee benefits programs through developing and implementing comprehensive benefits strategies to attract and retain top talent, promote employee well-being, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), wellness initiatives, and other benefits.
• Oversee strategic and day-to-day program and vendor management for health insurance programs. Manage vendors with respect to service, delivery, communications, key performance measures, procurements, rate/fee negotiation, and optimization.
• Serve as a lead project manager and contact for cross-departmental teams across health insurance projects and ensure progress against established objectives, timelines, quality, and deliverables.
• Ensure the benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local laws, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations.
• Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory agencies and manage audits related to benefits programs.
• Coordinate annual benefits enrollment processes and provide guidance to employees on available benefits options.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive benefits communication and education programs to promote understanding and utilization of benefits.
• Collaborate with benefits providers, brokers, and third-party administrators to negotiate contracts, monitor services, and ensure a high level of service for employees.
• Analyze benefits data and utilization trends to identify opportunities for cost optimization and improved employee satisfaction.
• Conduct benchmarking and competitive analysis of benefits packages to ensure the hospital remains competitive in the healthcare industry.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Human Resources Management required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
  
  

Experience

• Benefits administration; plan, policy, and design; employee relations experience 3-5 years required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• - Strong knowledge of employee benefits laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• - Excellent understanding of benefits plan design, vendor negotiations, and benefits cost analysis.
• - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees, HR team members, and external vendors.
• - Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to make informed benefits decisions.
  
  

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Remote Type

Remote

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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