AVP Health and Group Benefits

HCA•Nashville, TN

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About The Position

This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a leader? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated AVP Benefits Data Analytics like you to be a part of our team. Job Summary and Qualifications This leadership role will oversee finance, analytics, vendor relations and absence management teams with a focus on employee benefits strategy, comprehensive analytics and operational excellence. The AVP will lead development of employee benefits strategy that leverages vendor partnerships, consulting, technology and analytics to promote employee retention and engagement. Human Resources Group empowers our people to grow and give purpose to the HCA Healthcare culture. We deliver our Human Resource model in three sectors: HR Business Partners, HR Shared Operations and HR Centers of Excellence. HR Business Partner teams are critical to the success of our HR delivery model. We drive performance to achieve successful results to better care for our patients, communities and each other. "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our AVP Health and Group Benefits opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of experience working in the field of healthcare data analysis, finance and/or operations (Insurance, Consulting, etc.)
Managerial experience
Strong financial and cost accounting knowledge
Bachelor's Degree Required

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction on all benefit plan design and financial modeling to manage 6+ billion in plan expense and align strategies with overall targets set by executive leadership.
Develop presentations to facilitate meetings and review proposed changes with Sr Leadership for the Benefits Steering Committee, Benefits Oversight and Plan Administration Committees.
Oversee Request for Proposals (RFPs) processes to evaluate third party vendor's health and group product offerings and pricing competitiveness; identify cost reduction opportunities and ensure added value for HCA and our colleagues.
Lead team that facilitates annual health plan TPA selection and negotiation process for all medical and dental plan offerings, which involves synchronization of benefits COE, consultants and vendors, HR Business Partners and colleagues.
Review benefits portfolio with HR leadership, explore enhancements and establish timelines for regular plan and rate reviews; Facilitate vendor negotiation of all Health and Group products including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Stop Loss, CorePlus Voluntary Benefits, Supplemental Health and other related offerings.
Leverage employee benefits statistics and industry benchmarking to assure that HCA Healthcare Benefit Programs are both competitive and cost effective. Publish quarterly and annual reports that highlight key performance indicators, as appropriate.
Maintain overall accountability for budgeting and expense practices for Health and Group products including the monthly allocation of 230 million to facilities and the quarterly incurred but not reported (IBNR) requirements. Coordinate with Accounting leadership as appropriate.
Develop competitive programs and services to meet company goals and support all lines of business, including the 501(a) plans.
Oversee strategy to support mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.
Direct the operations and strategy for 1.5B expense Absence Management Program (Time Away From Work) consisting of all leaves, including FMLA leaves, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Family Leave, Extended Illness Bank and Paid Time Off.
Oversee the management of electronic file integration of leave/absence management data with Lawson, Kronos and vendor partners and Workers' Compensation.
Oversee compliance with state leave laws and integration into existing plans.
Participate in the development and financial monitoring of HCA's Time Away from Work Program.
Oversee Health and Group benefit vendor relationships.
Monitor and manager vendor's service delivery and adherence to best practices, performance guarantees and service level agreements.
Oversee operations of Health & Group plans including claims administration and employee appeals process.
Work with internal and external partners to design robust benefits measurement tools that align with established HCA Operations performance protocols. Align with industry best practices to audit vendor performance.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.