Sr. Benefits Consultant

Cardinal Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 105,100 - 150,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Senior Benefits Consultant to lead the administration of leave and disability programs while supporting HR operations. Responsibilities include managing leave programs, collaborating with various departments, and implementing process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of employee benefits experience, a relevant degree, and strong project-management skills. This role involves working with external vendors and ensuring compliance with leave regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in employee benefits or leave management.
• Strong understanding of FMLA and ADA regulations.
• Proven experience managing third-party vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for leave programs.
• Serve as the primary contact for external leave vendors.
• Support reporting and project management for benefits initiatives.

Skills

Employee benefits management

Leave management

HR operations experience

Advanced Excel

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Summary

As a Senior Benefits Consultant on the U.S. Benefits team, you’ll lead the administration and continuous improvement of Cardinal Health’s leave and disability programs while supporting benefits projects for our expanding Navista/MSO (Management Services Organization) population.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for Cardinal Health’s leave programs, including FMLA, short term and long-term disability, parental, and personal leaves.
• Serve as the primary contact for the external leave vendor (e.g., MetLife), ensuring high quality service delivery and timely resolution of escalations.
• Partner with HR Operations, Payroll, Legal, and Employee Relations to ensure compliant, consistent leave administration and accurate pay continuation.
• Lead MSO-specific leave management efforts—configuring entity-specific processes, onboarding new practices, and aligning policies across multiple EINs.
• Support reporting and project management for MSO benefits initiatives, including annual enrollment, plan onboarding, and vendor transitions.
• Track milestones and deliverables to ensure timely execution of benefits projects and accurate communication to stakeholders.
• Collaborate across HR, Finance, Legal, and Procurement to drive operational alignment and compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and the employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Human Resources, Business, etc.) or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in employee benefits, leave management, or HR operations within a complex or multi-entity organization preferred.
• Strong understanding of FMLA, ADA, and state leave regulations.
• Proven experience managing third‑party vendors and monitoring service‑level performance.
• Advanced Excel and data‑management skills; Power BI or Tableau experience a plus.
• Finance background or experience with financial reconciliation or cost tracking a plus.
• Strong project‑management, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver results in a matrixed environment, and operate with discretion and professionalism.

Anticipated Salary Range

$105,100–150,100

Bonus Eligible

Yes

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application Window

Application window anticipated to close 07/17/2026 *if interested in the opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Equal Opportunity / Affidavit Statement

Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.