Total Rewards Leader: Benefits & Retirement

Bryan College Of Health Sciences; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health is seeking aBenefits Leader to plan, implement and manage all health benefits and retirement programs. You will lead the benefits team, supervise staff, ensure HIPAA compliance, and coordinate open enrollment with vendors and partners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in benefits management with 3+ years in supervision; CBP is preferred. Strong communication, budgeting, and strategic planning are essential for success in this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Six years of benefits management experience and daily administration of employee benefit programs.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• CBP certification preferred.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of employee benefit and retirement programs.
• Provide day-to-day leadership of the benefits team, including hiring, training, supervising, coaching and staff development.
• Develop, implement, update and audit processes for benefits and retirement plan administration.
• Lead annual open enrollment processes and communications.
• Manage benefits administration in the HRIS and ensure accurate plan configurations and self-service enrollment.
• Maintain plan documents and SPDs; ensure compliance with laws and annual plan amendments.
• Develop and deliver employee communications to drive awareness of Total Rewards.
• Build relationships with benefit vendors and perform vendor audits as needed.
• Maintain confidential benefits records in accordance with HIPAA.
• Administer pension benefits and required distributions.
• Oversee ACA compliance and file required tax forms.
• Manage 401(k) employer contribution, matching, re-enrollment, and communications.
• Participate in budget processes and monitor costs and variances.
• Use data and research to identify trends and propose new plans/programs.
• Assist with HR policies and professional development activities.

Skills

Benefits leadership

Compliance knowledge

Vendor management

Communication skills

Budgeting & financial

Staff coaching

HIPAA familiarity

Analytical skills

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or related field

Minimum of six (6) years experience in benefits management and day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs

Three (3) years experience supervising others

Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) certification preferred

Healthcare industry experience preferred

Job description

Bryan Health is seeking aBenefits Leader to plan, implement and manage all health benefits and retirement programs. You will lead the benefits team, supervise staff, ensure HIPAA compliance, and coordinate open enrollment with vendors and partners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in benefits management with 3+ years in supervision; CBP is preferred. Strong communication, budgeting, and strategic planning are essential for success in this leadership position.