Strategic Benefits Design Architect

Kaiser Permanente; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a senior HR benefits strategy professional to support governance across health and retirement benefit programs. The role analyzes complex data to identify trends, evaluate costs, and support benefit design, costing, administration, and implementation in partnership with internal stakeholders, consultants, and vendors.

The position emphasizes collaboration with Third Party Administrators, leadership in executing benefit initiatives, and maintaining records while

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree plus 8+ years in HR, business operations, or related field; equivalent experience may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional HR projects and communicate with stakeholders to drive initiatives.
• Partner with departments to ensure HR programs align with organizational goals.
• Design and implement HR practices, programs, and initiatives while monitoring performance against plans.
• Maintain accurate records, create communication plans, and educate sponsors and leadership on program requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

HR analytics

Project management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Public Administration or related field

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a senior HR benefits strategy professional to support governance across health and retirement benefit programs. The role analyzes complex data to identify trends, evaluate costs, and support benefit design, costing, administration, and implementation in partnership with internal stakeholders, consultants, and vendors.

The position emphasizes collaboration with Third Party Administrators, leadership in executing benefit initiatives, and maintaining records while