Maverick Search Partners has joined Northside Hospital to identify a Manager, Benefits Administration 

Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for optimizing benefits programs and driving cost savings? Northside Hospital is seeking a talented Manager, Benefits Administration to oversee our comprehensive employee and retiree health and welfare benefits. If you have a strong understanding of self-funded benefits programs and a proven track record of leadership, we want to hear from you!

Northside Hospital is a leading healthcare provider committed to excellence in patient care and employee well-being. We're seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to manage our self-funded benefits programs, ensuring cost-effectiveness while delivering best-in-class services to our valued employees.

Healthcare experience is NOT required. We are looking for a strong leader with exceptional benefits knowledge.

What You'll Do:

• Strategic Leadership: Direct and coordinate all aspects of Northside Hospital's benefits programs, focusing on cost-effective solutions and employee satisfaction.
• Program Management: Manage employee and retiree health and welfare benefits, developing and implementing strategies to achieve short- and long-range objectives.
• Cost Optimization: Analyze program metrics, research trends, and benchmark data to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Vendor Management: Act as a liaison with carriers, vendors, and consultants, participating in negotiations and managing contracts.
• Wellness Initiatives: Establish and manage wellness programs to improve employee health and reduce costs.
• Compliance: Ensure ERISA and Section 125 compliance, staying up-to-date on regulatory standards.
• Communication & Education: Oversee benefits communication projects, manage the benefits call center, and design and deliver enrollment and educational materials.
• Team Leadership: Hire, train, and manage benefits and call center staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Financial Oversight: Manage the health and welfare budget and invoicing for benefits plans.
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Perform due diligence, analysis and coordination on acquisitions, mergers and divestitures specific to benefits.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in health and welfare benefits development, coordination, and compliance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Expert knowledge of benefits regulations and government reporting requirements.
• Strong understanding of self-funded benefits programs.
• Proven experience in vendor management and benefits administration.
• Exceptional management, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in various computer software applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration.
• SPHR or CEBS certification.

Why Northside Hospital?

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on employee well-being.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

Apply Today!

If you are a driven and experienced benefits leader ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now to join the Northside Hospital team!

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