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Director, Health and Welfare Benefits

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Travelers

Feb 26

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Saint Paul

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, 7+ years in benefits, strong Excel/Word/PowerPoint skills, project management experience, analytical abilities, communication skills, and CEBS designations.
  • You will manage benefit program delivery, vendor relations, data analysis, compliance, quality standards, and employee experience while leading projects and collaborating with HR and teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s and/or associate degree or equivalent.
  • 7+ years’ experience in retirement, wellness, healthcare plans or related benefits field, underwriting experience a plus.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Experience using HR Technology platforms and/or Healthcare data warehouse.
  • Experience leading and managing complex projects.
  • Analytical skills necessary to evaluate and understand data, find deficiencies/opportunities, and recommend changes.
  • Ability to set priorities and ensure high standards.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Deep understanding of management principles, budget and cost controls.
  • Must be a creative and critical thinker.
  • Must be able to work effectively with internal and external teams.
  • Highly ethical and able to maintain confidentiality.
  • CEBS exams and designations.
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in retirement, wellness, healthcare plans or related benefits field.

Responsibilities

  • Lead plan delivery and administration within assigned programs by working with external vendors and internal partners, including communications and vendor contracting.
  • Serve as a liaison for external vendors; responsible for relationship management of vendors within assigned program.
  • Conduct data research and analysis to provide clear actionable recommendations towards day to day operations and assigned programs. For example, underwriting analysis and rate setting for self-insured and fully insured benefits.
  • Keep up to date on healthcare, disability and life insurance benefit program advances, technology, changes, and laws and regulations.
  • Responsible for overseeing assigned benefit programs including operations, administration, SLA’s. For example, completing financial reconciliations of benefit program claims, administrative fees, and vendor billing, as well as supporting internal and external audit requirements (SOC 1 and Trust audits).
  • Establish quality standards, performance guarantees, and financial competitiveness relative to the programs, and support recommended actions for modifications and new program introductions.
  • Ensure benefits programs deliver a great employee experience through training, communications, and education.
  • Interact with all HR Partners to resolve issues, including HRBPs, ESU, Legal, and Employee Relations.
  • Collaborate with benefit team members to resolve cross functional issues.
  • Lead complex and enterprise wide benefit projects including engaging external vendors, internal stakeholders, and corporate communications. Define requirements, activities and timelines including leading the project team.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Director of Health and Welfare Benefits position?

The salary range for this position is between $129,200.00 and $213,200.00, depending on various factors such as the candidate's experience and the complexity of the role.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required, along with a minimum of 6 years of experience in retirement, wellness, healthcare plans, or related benefits field.

Is experience in underwriting necessary for this position?

While underwriting experience is a plus, it is not explicitly required for this role.

What type of projects will the Director lead?

The Director will lead complex and enterprise-wide benefit projects, including engaging external vendors and internal stakeholders, defining project requirements, activities, and timelines.

What technologies should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should have proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as experience using HR technology platforms and/or healthcare data warehouses.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, Travelers supports the development of its employees, and candidates are encouraged to pursue relevant certifications such as CEBS exams and designations.

What benefits do employees receive from the first day of employment?

Employees and their eligible family members are eligible for health insurance coverage from the first day of employment.

Does Travelers offer a retirement plan?

Yes, Travelers provides a 401(k) retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar matching contributions up to the first 5% of eligible pay, as well as a pension plan that is fully funded by Travelers.

How much paid time off do employees receive?

Employees start with a minimum of 20 days of paid time off annually, in addition to nine paid company holidays.

Is there support for student loan repayment?

Yes, Travelers has a Paying it Forward Savings Program which contributes to employees' 401(k) accounts when they make payments towards their student loans.

Does Travelers encourage community involvement?

Yes, Travelers actively encourages employees to engage in their communities, offering a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program.

What is the company's stance on diversity and inclusion?

Travelers is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers and communities it serves, celebrating differences and promoting belonging among all employees.

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Travelers

Travelers – taking care of our customers, communities and each other.

Finance
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10,001+
Employees
1853
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Travelers provides insurance coverage to protect the things that are important to you – your home, your car, your valuables and your business. We have been around for more than 165 years and have earned a reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry because we take care of our customers, agents, brokers, communities and each other. Every day, our approximately 30,000 employees and 13,500 independent agents and brokers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland help provide peace of mind to our customers. Our expertise and focus on innovation have made us an industry leader and the only property casualty company in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Our history of advancements has propelled our company, and our industry, to deliver higher standards – from writing the first auto and space travel policies to founding the Travelers Institute for public policy and launching a hybrid car discount. By minimizing risk, preventing loss and helping our customers prepare for the unknown, Travelers’ comprehensive products and services enable individuals and businesses to feel confident and secure about the future.

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