Manager Benefits Strategic Enablement amp Open Enrollment Readiness

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Job Summary

The Manager of Strategic Enablement and Open Enrollment (OE) Readiness is responsible for supporting the implementation and ongoing management of key U.S. benefit programs to ensure effective service delivery and optimize the overall employee experience. Carries out effective liaison with outside organizations, working in close cooperation and coordination with legal counsel, consultants and insurance company representatives. Works with a cross-functional team within Global Benefits to align strategic priorities with business objectives and execute on key strategic initiatives that support the Physical, Emotional, and Financial Wellbeing of our employees. Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in project management, finance, and collaboration.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities


Leads strategic vendor management activities for key U.S. health & welfare and retirement programs,including:

Manage annual contract renewals and negotiation of program financial terms in collaboration with procurement, legal, and other internal partners.

Define and monitor vendor success metrics to ensure ongoing vendor accountability and performance.

Develop scalable processes and identifies improvements in collaboration with internal partners to drive operational efficiencies.

Manage day-to-day vendor activities.





Support key open enrollment readiness activities, including:

Development of annual accrual rates and employee contributionalternatives.

Annual plan design review (legislative, best practices, market opportunities, benchmarking)in coordination withother members of the Global Benefit team.

Modeling potentialplanchanges and assessment ofpotentialemployeeimpact.

Coordinates and facilitates discussions withEmployee/LaborRelationsand other Human Resources stakeholdersregardingemployee impact analyses.

Coordinationofupdates to fees and financial provisions forannualrate template.

Collaborate with HR Service Delivery to ensure annual program updates are implemented across all employee experience platforms.

Coordinateskey messageswith HR Communications and reviews annual employee open enrollment materials.

Coordinatesand reviewsupdates to plan documents and SPDs.





Leads annual competitive bidding/market solicitations and implementations of new products, services and programs, including:

Stakeholder engagement, feedback & approvals

Development of RFP & implementation requirements.

Coordination across cross-functional teams to adhere with internal processes and various administrative, legal and data privacy requirements.

Evaluate bidder financial and qualitative responses and summarize results to present to internal stakeholders and leadership .





Effective project management including development of project plans aligned with broader organizational milestones, adherence to overall timelines, managing key interdependencies and escalation of project risks.

Exhibits understanding of U.S. health & welfare and retirement programs to ensure integration and the ability to champion key initiatives across Wellbeing Pillars - Physical, Emotional and Financial.

Collaborates effectively with Procurement, Finance, Legal, Employee Relations, Service Delivery, Payroll, HR Communications and other key stakeholders to implement and monitor vendor & product performance.

Demonstrates strong analytical skills to effectively manage program budgets and analyze vendor utilization/engagement data to assess vendor performance and inform potential program design opportunities .

Strong interpersonal skills working with a wide variety of stakeholders and personalities.

Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.





Analyzes claims data and trends and reports results to management.

Prepares recommendations to management regarding plan changes and modifications. Has in depth knowledge of ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act).

Directs administration of retirement, profit-sharing, thrift, group medical/surgical, disability and life plans. Stays up-to-date on benefit laws and regulations.

Works with Benefits consultants, brokers, trustees and any necessary legal assistance on benefit matters.

Ensures that the Company retains a competitive benefits posture in the marketplace.

Develops and delivers presentations for employees and field Human Resources.

Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.


Employees at all levels are expected to:


Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.

Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.

Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.

Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.

Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.

Drive results and growth.

Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.

Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.


Disclaimer:


This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.


**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary (****on our careers site for more details.

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