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Senior Benefits Consultant

The Senior Benefits Consultant participates in the strategy, evaluation, selection and implementation of benefits and wellness programs. This position conducts analyses, RFPs, vendor selection and prepares recommendations for senior leadership. This position also partners with the Benefits Analyst, HRIS and Operations partners to execute, implement and support benefits and wellness programming.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Participates in the strategy, evaluation, selection and implementation of benefits and wellness strategy and programs.

• Conducts analysis of current benefits and wellness programs in partnership with third party partners to assess competitiveness, opportunities for value enhancement and cost management.
• Provides extensive support in the annual benefits renewal cycle, analyzes data and makes recommendations for program changes and enhancements to maintain competitive position to the market.
• Develops recommendations for wellness strategy and programming, aimed to improve workforce health, target chronic conditions and reward healthy lifestyles.
• Researches and makes recommendations for outsourcing and third-party administration of programs to streamline/improve service or reduce administrative burden.
• Analyzes data on program participation, benchmark and trend data to inform recommendations.
• Functions as SME for benefits and wellness initiatives
• Works with internal communications and third party partners to plan and develop employee materials and education for benefits and wellness programs, as well as open enrollment cycles.
• Ensures program compliance with regulatory requirements and makes recommendations for improvements and/or risk mitigation.
• Support executive team as needed

Works closely with third party vendors and consultant partners to ensure a high level of customer service and resolve issues.

• Provides configuration and data requirements to internal IT and HRIS teams for open enrollment, qualified life events, wellness program participation, benefit deductions and reporting. Works with Payroll and/or HRIS/IT departments to resolve issues.
• Streamlines and documents internal processes, works with IT/HRIS to implement and maintain data connections with vendors and third parties.
• Partners in the development of cohesive, clear communications for benefits and wellness programs.
• Maintains and provides medical expense and stop loss reporting to internal customers.
• Ensures data integrity by performing testing of systems and auditing data.
• Develops, completes and provides reports, accrual data and program analyses as required.
• Provides support and issue resolution to employees.
• Ensures program compliance with regulatory requirements and makes recommendations for improvement and/or risk mitigation.

Supports HR Team as SME for benefits and wellness programs. Works with HR team on cross-functional initiatives and performs general administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications & KSA):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• 5-7 years employee benefits experience required
• Excellent critical thinking skills, communication skills, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and coordinate projects amidst competing priorities
• Experienced with developing and implementing multi-level, integrated communications approaches required
• Good grasp of technology and how to effectively harness it to generate employee engagement required
• Consultative AND decisive skills preferred
• Innovative, yet practical with information flow and communication preferred
• Able to prioritize and handle multiple issues and projects concurrently is preferred

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job.

We offer our employees a robust compensation package! Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance coverage; 100% company-paid life and disability coverage, 401k options with company match, three weeks PTO by the end of the first year and much more. Allied proudly promotes from within as part of a strong commitment to providing career growth opportunities for employees of all levels. Our diverse business portfolio allows employees broad career options with the advantage of staying with the same organization. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.