Benefits Manager

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. Recently named a Forbes America's Best-In-State Employer 2022!

What you'll do

The Benefits Manager oversees all aspects of the employee benefit plans, including policies, communication, ongoing analysis/modifications, and strategic planning. The incumbent will be responsible for the competitiveness of the organization's benefits plans and their ability to attract, retain and develop Bassett's human capital. He/she must be strategically focused on providing creative, innovative, and contemporary designs and programs responsive to the organization's changing profile.

• Establish a vision and develop a plan to address the present and future needs of the department that reflect best practices in the field.

• Make recommendations to Director on needed changes to benefits plans and programs to ensure competitive position.

• Leads the strategic development and implementation of the "next generation" of Bassett's benefits plans/programs.

• Present well thought out, analytical facts as needed on benefits programs, trends, and trade-offs.

• Monitors the cost effectiveness of existing benefit plans and make well thought-out, fact-based recommendations on required revisions to meet strategic benefits objectives.

• Oversees Medical/ Dental/Vision Insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, vacation, sick leave, and holidays for all employees.

• Through personal leadership skills, ensures that the benefits team is highly motivated and efficient.

• Develops an effective communication approach to ensure that the plans are fully understood and appropriately valued by employees. Reinforce the breadth of benefit offerings.

• Provides services to employees to answer their benefit questions, resolve problems related to access to or payment of benefits, orient newly eligible employees, and process enrollment forms and changes.

• Assists with the negotiation and contracts with benefit plan providers, vendors, auditors, and consultants for services, premiums, and plan administration.

• Prepares and communicates information to employees and former employees about benefit programs, procedures, changes, and government-mandated disclosures.

• Analyzes and evaluates services, coverage, and options available through insurance and investment companies to determine programs best meeting needs of organization.

• Oversees and monitors the organization's Worker's Compensation program and claims performance. Analyze carrier cost structures and plan data to prepare reports and recommendations

• Works collaboratively with HRBPs, TA and Payroll to ensure benefits strategy is executed.

What we need from you

Education

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in human resources, business administration, or related field, required. Four years of experience may be substituted for a degree.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of benefits administration experience, required

• Minimum 3 years of management experience, required

Skills

• Analysis & Evaluation

• Attention to Detail

• Build Relationships

• Computer Skills

• Customer Service

• Data Management

• Manage People

• Time Management

• Supervise Others

• Strategic Thinking

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary Work

• Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking or standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

• Occasional lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking

• Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, talking, repetitive motion (color, depth, perception)

• Constant seeing/monitor/computer use

Travel

• Occasional Travel

• The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis.

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network's commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Life insurance and disability protection

• Retirement benefits including an employer match

• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Range

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum:

USD $93,194.92/Yr.

Pay Range Maximum:

USD $139,792.38/Yr.

We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.