This role's primary focus will be Benefits and Leave Management. The Senior Compensation and Benefit Consultant will provide day-to-day benefit consultation service to HR Consultants and Management on related issues/requests. Will lead/participate in the implementation of designated benefit programs/projects, including leading all facets around leave management program(s). Will manage federal compliance and other regulatory matters and assist with legal review of benefit plans for legislative compliance to include keeping abreast of new legal changes to assure all plans are maintained in compliance as well as provide timely communication to participants. Will conduct continuous internal process reviews and audits and will be responsible for the design and management of benefit programs.

Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree Business or a related field required. (Required) Advanced degree is desirable.

Minimum Work Experience
5 years Related Compensation and/or Benefits experience. (Required)

Experience with leave management programs (implementing, administering, etc.). (Required)

Certified Leave Management Specialist (preferred)

Functional Accountabilities
Benefits Consulting & Analysis

• Advise, counsel and educate to management and HR staff with regard to benefits related matters.

• Partner with HR Business Partners to address benefits related needs and issues.

• Administer benefits programs to ensure adherence to policies, procedures and philosophy.

• Partner with recruiters in recommending hiring packages that are able to attract talents as well as ensure internal equity.

• Work with HRIS to process transactions per Union contracts.

• Work with HRIS to perform data updates and audits to ensure accuracy of records in the system(s).

Implementation of Benefits Programs/Projects

• Lead/participate in implementing designated benefits programs/projects. This role will focus on leading/administering the leave management program (inclusive of establishing best practices, processes, compliance, tracking, compliance, vendor management, etc.). Other projects this role may lead/participate are open enrollment, benefit claims and vendor management, benefit deduction and invoice processing, etc.

• Ensure accurate system and data set up when the project involves usage of benefit administration systems.

• Prepare analysis and recommendations for the implementation. Stay abreast of benefits utilization and program effectiveness measures

• Monitor project progress and provide status updates to the compensation and benefits team.

• Work with the Director of Compensation & Benefits to implement benefit program communication and training activities for projects and initiatives.

Benefits Tools & Resource Administration

• Serve as the CNMC administrator for benefits systems with regards to data updates, user assistance and vendor liaison.

• Administer updates to benefits plan documents, including but not limited to process documents, benefit costs, benefit plan design changes, etc.

• Compile reports and scorecards based on needs from organizational management and HR leadership.

Other

• Perform benefit program audits to ensure legal compliance.
• Assist the Director of Compensation & Benefits with analysis for union negotiations.

Federal Compliance (ERISA)

• File annual compliance reports (i.e. Form 5500s, FMLA, SARs).

• Maintain a working knowledge of regulatory matters and ensure Benefits Department's policies, practices and procedures are compliant.

• Keep abreast of new legal changes to assure plans are compliant and communication to employees are timely.

• Work with third-party vendors to design, distribute and maintain timely compliant employee communication.

Key Strategic Initiatives and Special Benefits Projects

• Plan and coordinate the implementation of key strategic initiatives and special benefits projects.

• Work with third-party vendors to ensure timely and accurate implementation and communication of new programs.

• Implement targeted programs to support fiscal management of leave and medical benefit programs.

• Coordinate the Annual Health Fair.

Internal Communication

• Develop an effective communication strategy using multiple communication channels; promote positive communication of Benefits programs to CNMC.

• Design communication materials for Benefits programs to enhance the organization's understanding of the value of such programs.

• Design and coordinate the delivery of communication for New-Hire Orientation, Annual Open Enrollment and Seminars.

Process Improvement

• Provide ongoing process and audit reviews; serve as peer review lead to insure compliant fiscal safeguards.

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization

• Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences

• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity

• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Customer Service

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance