• Job Description

  Req#: 427951

  We Are Hiring

  Join Ascension and lead the vision, strategy and execution of competitive, cost-effective benefit programs that support our mission and our people.

  • Department: Human Resources
  • Location: Remote
  • Salary: $261,000 - $359,700 per year
  • Incentive Programs: This position is eligible for participation in the annual bonus program.

  What You Will Do

  Responsible for the strategy, development and on-going leadership of associate benefits plans; including health, welfare and retirement benefits. Leads the benefit team on designing, implementing and managing competitive, innovative and cost-efficient programs within the organization’s total rewards value proposition. Ensures operational excellence through continuous vendor improvement and streamlining processes, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory agencies. Directs the creation of an exceptional employee experience through innovative solutions, enabling associates and covered dependents to experience their benefits and well-being programs.

  • Provides strategic consultation and partnership with leaders to ensure alignment of benefit strategy and plan design initiatives, directly supporting and enabling operational business goals and objectives.
  • Develops and implements strategy for design and management of cost effective associate benefit programs that support the organization's mission, philosophy, goals and objectives.
  • Designs, develops and recommends organization-wide benefit programs. Leads vendor selection, contract negotiations and relationships to ensure competitive and cost effective benefit programs.
  • Manages finances related to benefits plan costs and operating budgets, ensuring plans meet organizational needs.
  • Ensures the competitive position of the organization’s benefit structure, improving the health and well-being of our associates, while ensuring an exceptional experience.

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  What You Will Need

  Education:

  • Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management.

  Additional Preferences

  No additional preferences.

  Why Join Our Team

  Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

  Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

  Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

  Fraud prevention notice

  Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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  Benefits

  Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

  Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

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