Senior Benefits Specialist

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Senior Benefits Specialist designs, develops, and implements benefits and retirement programs and recommends and implements improvements to programs, services, and processes. The role researches and analyzes program design alternatives, tests proposals before implementation, and develops, compares, and standardizes benefits through an annual review process. The specialist consults with management, human resources personnel, and employees on benefits and retirement programs and policies, and works with internal and external resources to support proper program and policy design and ongoing administration in compliance with legal and contractual requirements.

The position contributes to IU Health’s mission and organizational goals through collaboration, leadership, clear communication, project management, ethical practice, analysis, and effective execution. It proactively resolves issues, identifies risks and process improvements, evaluates alternatives using relevant facts and stakeholder input, maintains confidentiality, and produces timely, high-quality work. The role is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and reports to the Vice President-Health and Wellness Operations. It has no direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Nursing, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience designing, developing, and administering benefits and/or retirement programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of benefits programs and policies.
• Ability to apply and understand technical regulations and laws, such as ERISA, COBRA, ADA, and FMLA.
• Experience working in a matrix organization and complex work environment.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement benefits and retirement programs.
• Recommend and implement improvements to benefits programs, services, and processes.
• Research and analyze program design alternatives and test proposals before implementation.
• Develop, compare, and standardize benefits, followed by an annual review process.
• Consult with management, human resources personnel, and employees regarding benefits and retirement programs and policies.
• Work with internal and external resources to ensure proper program and policy design and ongoing administration that complies with legal and contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to team and organizational goals; engage, guide, and mentor others as needed.
• Proactively resolve issues, address concerns, identify potential risks, and improve processes and outcomes.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, listen actively, respond to requests, anticipate needs, and share knowledge and expertise.
• Develop solutions using sound methodologies, guidelines, and best practices; make decisions and solve problems within project plan parameters.
• Analyze problems and opportunities, identify underlying causes, evaluate alternatives, and make informed decisions.
• Implement objectives effectively and deliver timely, high-quality work that reflects leading practices.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and uphold ethical practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior