Senior Associate Benefits Professional

Senior Associate Benefits Professional

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. The Senior Associate Benefits Professional applies forward-looking, innovative thought to strategy, design and delivery to help position the company as an employer-of-choice in the present and future. The Senior Associate Benefits Professional work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The Senior Associate Benefits Professional utilizes deep understanding of contemporary practice and the associate community to develop and implement competitive benefit opportunities that contribute to associates and emphasize perceived value while balancing expense and business requirements, including regulatory compliance. Begins to influence department's strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors administering employer health and welfare benefit programs.
• Responsible for overseeing vendor governance for assigned vendors, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, contractual obligations, and performance standards.
• Coordinate regular reviews and assessments of vendor services to identify areas for improvement and support business objectives.
• Collaborate with the broker to develop and review plan strategy, evaluate pricing options, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and monitor the overall performance of welfare benefit programs.
• Negotiate vendor renewal pricing and service agreements to achieve cost-effective and high-quality outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and monitor leave policies and related programs in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, manage timelines, and deliver on complex initiatives within established deadlines.
• Resolve escalated issues, facilitate problem resolution, and ensuring prompt follow-up on outstanding concerns.
• Possess analytical and problem-solving abilities; proficiency in evaluating benefits utilization, cost trends, and program effectiveness.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on all Humana personal time off policies and short-term and long-term disability plans.

Required Qualifications

Additional Information

The workstyle for this role is work-at-home. WAH Internet Statement To ensure Home or Hybrid Home / Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home / Office employees must meet the following criteria : At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership. Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense. Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home / Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position / job. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Interview Format

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $78,400 - $107,800 per year. This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and / or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline

10-23-2025

About Us

Humana Inc. (NYSE : HUM) is committed to putting health first for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https : / / www.humana.com / legal / accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.