Director of Group Benefits Analytics and Design - Lakeland
About The Position
Are you ready to make a real difference at Publix? We're on the hunt for a visionary and dynamic professional to become our next Director of Group Benefits Analytics and Design. In this high-impact role, you won't just manage benefits, you'll shape the future of our programs, empowering our associates to live happier, healthier, and more successful lives. As the architect of our benefits strategy, you'll champion innovative, data-driven solutions that truly make a difference for our associates and their families. If you thrive on challenges, love inspiring teams, and are passionate about improving employee well-being, this is your chance to lead at a company that values forward-thinking leaders. Join us and help redefine what's possible with associate benefits at Publix! You will report directly to the Vice President of Benefits Administration and lead a team that will use our data warehouse/healthcare analytics tool and collaborate with external healthcare vendors to optimize our self-funded Group Health Benefit Plan. Publix is committed to providing premier care to our associates through innovative benefits programs. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and strategic thinking. Our benefits department plays a critical role in supporting the overall associate experience and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or related field
- 8 years of progressive experience in benefits
- 5 years of experience managing others
- Experience with self-insured healthcare claims within a data warehouse
- Microsoft Office applications: advanced Word, Excel; intermediate Access
- SAP HR Computer Application
- QMF query writing (SQL)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration
- 10 years of experience in health, welfare, or voluntary benefit plan administration and design
- Advanced knowledge of benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, etc.)
- Expertise in project management, financial principles, and quality improvement
- Microsoft Office applications: expert level Excel, Advanced level Access
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Group Benefits Associate (GBA) certification
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic benefits initiatives
- Research and implement benefits-critical projects
- Analyze vendor proposals and pilot new solutions
- Collaborate with legal and financial teams on contracts and modeling
- Drive data warehousing and analytics strategy
- Improve decision-making through enhanced business intelligence
- Establish data governance and ensure regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with our Publix Technology Team as well as vendors to optimize data systems
- Develop innovative benefits strategies
- Lead cross-functional strategic projects
- Provide expertise on emerging trends
- Participate in external councils and summits
Benefits
- A leadership role with strategic impact across the organization
- Opportunities to innovate and shape the future of associate benefits
- Collaboration with senior leadership and external partners
- A supportive environment focused on professional growth and excellence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Food and Beverage Retailers
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
