Strategic Benefits Leader - Self-Funded & Wellness

Crucial Hire; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-growth environment

Dynamic, collaborative workplace culture

Opportunity to own benefits function

Job summary

A national professional services and real estate company is seeking a strategic Benefits Manager to lead its self-funded benefits and wellness strategy. This role involves modernizing employee health benefits, ensuring compliance, and enhancing the overall benefits experience for over 1,200 employees. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in benefits leadership and a collaborative leadership style.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits leadership roles.
• Hands-on management of self-funded health plans required.
• Experience supervising benefits specialists or HR team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and elevate self-funded benefits and wellness strategy.
• Manage compliance processes for HIPAA, ACA, ERISA.
• Build communication campaigns for employee education.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Analytical acumen

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CEBS or similar certification

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

A national professional services and real estate company is seeking a strategic Benefits Manager to lead its self-funded benefits and wellness strategy. This role involves modernizing employee health benefits, ensuring compliance, and enhancing the overall benefits experience for over 1,200 employees. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in benefits leadership and a collaborative leadership style.