Dir Benefits

Summary:

Reporting to the VP of Total Rewards the Director of Benefits at Brown University Health leads the design implementation and management of employee benefit programs. The director drives the benefits strategy ensuring the organization's offerings are competitive compliant and aligned with overall business objectives.

Responsibilities:

Provide ongoing strategic evaluation of benefit programs to ensure alignment with organizational goals competitive landscape and regulatory environment.

Lead develop and motivate a team of benefits and retirement professionals to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.

Plan and direct the implementation of contemporary competitive and cost-effective benefit plans. In partnership with Finance develops and tracks the system-wide benefits budget.

Drive operational excellence ensuring processes are documented efficient and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Actively manage vendor relationships by continually reviewing and assessing contracts and service level agreements to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

Lead the preparation and distribution of communication and education materials and ensure related materials are current informative and relevant.

Analyze and make recommendations based on current and developing legislation healthcare regulations financial drivers and other environmental factors impacting plan performance and program competitiveness.

Capture and analyze metrics around claims activity trends participant behavior budget performance and program effectiveness.

Leverage technology to support the administration communication and utilization of benefits.

Ensure that all plan filings (such as Form 5500) and audits are performed to maintain plan qualification and compliance of including but not limited to ERISA DOL and Internal Revenue Code.

Work collaboratively across the system to promote alignment communication and successful implementation of benefit strategies.

Partner with peer leaders across human resources the pharmacy finance etc. to develop and deliver a comprehensive total rewards strategy.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

EDUCATION:
Bachelor�s or advanced degree in Human Resources Business Administration related field or experience equivalent.

Certified Employee Benefits Specialist designation preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of six years progressive benefits experience including complex plan design and strategy formulation.  

Deep understanding of regulations governing benefit programs (ERISA PPACA FMLA ADA HIPAA etc.)

Demonstrated experience partnering with and managing benefits vendors and brokers.

Strong focus on customer service and responsiveness.

Experience with and aptitude for levering technology to solve business needs/problems.

Superior skill in communicating effectively with all levels of the organization.

High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations with poise tact and diplomacy.

Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team and ability to lead influence and motivate others.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Brown University Health Corporate Services USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union

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