YaleNew Haven Health System

Director, Health & Welfare Benefits

YaleNew Haven Health System • $100K — $130K *
New Haven, CT 06511In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 7-10 years of experience in benefits design and administration.
  • 5 years in a management-level position within benefits administration.
  • Strong knowledge of legal and organizational requirements for benefits compliance.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Designs, implements, and manages health and welfare benefits programs for employees.
  • Develops and executes communication campaigns for benefits programs.
  • Consults with affiliates to tailor benefits selections to employee and business needs.
  • Analyzes existing benefits policies to ensure competitive offerings.
  • Collaborates with stakeholders to select and manage benefits consultants and legal assistance.
  • Evaluates options for risk and administrative services regarding benefits programs.
  • Monitors and recommends adjustments for compliance with regulations and employee satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Support for negotiating benefits programs for unionized employees.
  • Oversight of the HRConnect employee service function.
  • Collaboration with finance on total rewards matters.
Full Job Description
Designs, implements, administers, and evaluates health (group medical and prescription drug), welfare (disability and life insurance), and time away benefits programs for employees of YNHHS and affiliates. Ensures that the organization remains competitive in the marketplace from a benefits perspective.

Responsibilities

  • Health & Welfare Benefits Programs
    • Plans and directs implementation and administration of system-wide health and welfare benefits programs, such as medical, disability, life, and paid time off programs.
    • Develops benefit program communication campaigns, including direction of preparation and distribution of communication materials, including electronic communication, and plans management and employee meetings.
    • Consults with various system affiliates to assist in developing benefit program selections to support employee needs and business strategy.
    • Analyzes existing benefits policies, and surveys prevailing practices of similar organizations, to establish competitive benefits programs.
    • Collaborates with key YNHHS stakeholders to select and direct benefits consultants , actuaries, brokers, trustees and necessary legal assistance.
    • Evaluates risk and administrative services options to compare and determine programs best meeting needs of organizations within the system.
    • Recommends required modifications or improvements to existing benefits programs to keep them in compliance with ever-changing regulations and maximize employee satisfaction /understanding of benefit programs.
    • Responsible for development of annual Benefits operating budget and on -going monitoring to identify variances and underlying causes.
    • Supports Employee Relations in negotiating on benefits programs for bargaining union employees.
    • Responsible for supervising day-to-day activities of Benefits staff.
    • Drives efforts to resolve Benefits issues with both employees and providers.
    • Maintains updated knowledge of legislative benefits regulations and takes appropriate action to ensure that the organization is in compliance.
  • Employee Service Center
    • Provides strategic and operational oversight of the HRConnect employee service function.
    • Collaborates with other YNHHS stakeholders to enhance service delivery and streamline existing processes and procedures.
  • Strategic Operations
    • Leads efforts to develop robust projections and prospective financial estimates related to proposed changes to YNHHS total rewards (compensation and benefits) programs.
    • Serves as a key partner to the YNHHS Finance function on matters pertaining to total rewards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.

EXPERIENCE
  • Seven (7) to ten (10) years experience in benefits design and administration with five years in a management level position.

SPECIAL SKILLS:
  • Working knowledge of legal and organizational requirements governing benefits administration.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to deal effectively with all levels of clients, including employees, management, outside benefits professionals (insurance contacts, TPA, actuaries), legal counsel and regulatory agencies.


YNHHS Requisition ID

179750

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Industry
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Founded
1996
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