Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Health & Welfare Benefits Manager

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab • $72K — $222K *
Laurel, MD 20707In-Person
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8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in human resources or equivalent experience.
  • 8 years in health and welfare plan management, including 4 years in leadership.
  • Experience with large self-funded medical plans and vendor management.
  • Knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA regulations.
  • Strong mentorship and team development skills.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in problem-solving and proactive issue resolution.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Data analysis skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support the benefits team with regular performance coaching.
  • Foster teamwork and knowledge-sharing in the team.
  • Promote professionalism and accountability in the service culture.
  • Manage vendor relationships and conduct renewal negotiations.
  • Present health plan renewal recommendations to leadership.
  • Coordinate implementation of HRIS changes and benefit communications.
  • Analyze vendor data for program effectiveness and reporting.
  • Monitor compliance with regulations and amend plans as necessary.
  • Lead updates to benefit communication materials and website.
  • Advise the Benefits Committee during meetings and discussions.

Benefits

  • Possibility for career development and personal growth.
  • Collaborative team environment that values input and innovation.
  • Support for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Focus on employee wellness and comprehensive benefits framework.
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking a Health & Welfare Benefits Manager to lead a team in support of APL's health and welfare plans. As a member of APL 's Talent Services team you'll contribute to our core purpose to build community, ignite talent and partner to enable defining innovations.

As a Health & Welfare Benefits Manager, you will...

  • Provide leadership direction and support to staff benefits team members.
  • Build an environment that stimulates growth, innovation and inspires staff to make meaningful contributions through regular touch points including conducting regular performance coaching and career development discussions.
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment by encouraging teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning to strengthen service delivery and support operational excellence.
  • Promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, and exceptional customer service with open communication and supporting the team through change.
  • Manage health and welfare plans by leading vendor relationship management oversight, conducting renewal negotiations, reviewing competitive market analyses and evaluating and recommending plan design modifications as appropriate in support of objectives identified by Laboratory leadership and the Benefits Committee.
  • Present renewal recommendations to senior and executive leadership.
  • Coordinate implication of changes to HRIS, Plan Documents (i.e., SPD) and other communications outlets such as website and enrollment materials.
  • Define, obtain and analyze vendor data to evaluate plan and program effectiveness. Data examples include plan utilization, financial results, network adequacy statistics, fee data and overall vendor cost management. Assess performance of existing programs through research, surveys and trends analysis.
  • Monitor existing compliance regulations and emerging legislation. Analyze and report on impact of emerging legislation to the Laboratory's plans. Support compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Lead benefits communications, including managing updates to the Summary Plan Description and other documentation, and oversee updates to staff benefits website. Represent staff benefits on collaborative TSX/Communications Department communication team.
  • Prepare summaries, conduct research and present claim appeals to the Appeals Committee for consideration. Prepare appeal response for Committee Chair and provide appeal determinations to vendors.
  • Serve as advisor and resource to the Laboratory's Benefits Committee through engaged participation in Committee meetings and related work.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have...

  • A Bachelor's Degree in human resources or related field or equivalent years of experience and a minimum 8 years specialized health and welfare plan management experience concurrent with at least 4 years of people leadership experience.
  • Experience with large self-funded medical plans and vendor management.
  • Knowledge of ERiSA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA and other applicable regulations.
  • Proven ability to mentor and develop staff, cultivate positive relationships and contribute to building a strong team.
  • Superior customer service, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated excellent problem solving skills with demonstrated proactive initiative in tackling issues.
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines and attention to detail.
  • Data analysis experience to convey meaningful insights and actionable recommendations and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Hold US Citizenship or permanent resident status, as required to access APL's facilities and networks, subject to applicable laws.


You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have...
  • A Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
  • Experience with Workday Human Resources Information System.
  • Formal benefits certification such as CEBS or World@Work Certified Benefits Professional.

Minimum Rate

$72,400 Annually

Maximum Rate

$222,500 Annually

About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a research and development organization that provides solutions to national security and scientific challenges. The laboratory was founded in 1942 and is located in Laurel, Maryland. APL is a division of the Johns Hopkins University and is a not-for-profit organization. The laboratory has expertise in a variety of areas, including space exploration, national security, and healthcare.
Learn more about Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1942
* Ladders Estimates

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