Sr. Benefits Consultant
About The Position
Human Resources designs, implements and delivers human resource programs and policies, including recruitment, talent management, diversity and inclusion, compensation and benefits, among others. This function anticipates and plans for long-term human resource needs in alignment with business strategies. Benefits designs, implements and administers benefits plans, ensuring that the total benefits package is competitive with the market, meets company objectives, and is compliant. This job family manages relationships and coordinates with third party vendors for benefits plan development and administration, and collaborates with the Internal Communications family to educate employees and promote enrollment. As a Senior Benefits Consultant on the U.S. Benefits team, you’ll lead the administration and continuous improvement of Cardinal Health’s leave and disability programs while supporting benefits projects for our expanding Navista/MSO (Management Services Organization) population.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field (Human Resources, Business, etc.) or equivalent work experience, preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in employee benefits, leave management, or HR operations within a complex or multi-entity organization preferred
- Strong understanding of FMLA, ADA, and state leave regulations.
- Proven experience managing third-party vendors and monitoring service-level performance.
- Advanced Excel and data-management skills; Power BI or Tableau experience a plus.
- Finance background or experience with financial reconciliation or cost tracking a plus.
- Strong project-management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver results in a matrixed environment, and operate with discretion and professionalism.
Nice To Haves
- Power BI or Tableau experience a plus.
- Finance background or experience with financial reconciliation or cost tracking a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations for Cardinal Health’s leave programs, including FMLA, short term and long-term disability, parental, and personal leaves.
- Serve as the primary contact for the external leave vendor (e.g., MetLife), ensuring high quality service delivery and timely resolution of escalations.
- Partner with HR Operations, Payroll, Legal, and Employee Relations to ensure compliant, consistent leave administration and accurate pay continuation.
- Lead MSO-specific leave management efforts—configuring entity-specific processes, onboarding new practices, and aligning policies across multiple EINs.
- Support reporting and project management for MSO benefits initiatives, including annual enrollment, plan onboarding, and vendor transitions.
- Track milestones and deliverables to ensure timely execution of benefits projects and accurate communication to stakeholders.
- Collaborate across HR, Finance, Legal, and Procurement to drive operational alignment and compliance.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and the employee experience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
