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The Ohio State University

23d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Consulting
  • Columbus, +2
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AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor’s degree, 6+ years in benefits administration, in-depth knowledge of programs and regulations, strong relationship skills, confidentiality, and HRIS proficiency.
  • You will manage health and welfare programs, oversee vendors, handle inquiries, support design and compliance of benefits, coordinate enrollment, and ensure regulatory adherence.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • 6 years of relevant experience required (benefits administration or consulting)
  • Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable.
  • 8 - 12 years of relevant experience preferred.
  • In-depth understanding of employee benefit programs and options
  • Strong knowledge of state and federal benefits regulations
  • Proven relationship management skills required to effectively partner with external vendors and faculty and staff at all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis and problem resolution
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
  • Intellectually curious and self-directed learner
  • Ability to ask thoughtful questions to understand past precedents and practices
  • Strong knowledge base of Ohio State policy, health plan details and operating procedures
  • Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration software

Responsibilities

  • 75% Independently manages health and welfare programs in accordance with plan and regulatory requirements. This position primarily focuses on the university’s medical and dental benefit plans
  • Maintains an in-depth knowledge and understanding of all university benefits and stays up to date on federal and state legislation and trends affecting benefit plans
  • Oversees vendors to ensure accurate plan management and operations and works with them to identify strategies to streamline processes and improve service delivery
  • Provides relevant subject matter expertise that enable the implementation of benefit-related projects
  • Reviews and revises all plan documents and related communications to ensure compliance
  • Monitors metrics and agreed upon service level agreements (SLAs) and advises benefit vendors to ensure effectiveness of service delivery
  • Handles benefits inquiries and resolve issues from plan members, providers and vendors
  • 15% Assists with the strategic design, implementation and compliance of benefits programs
  • Supports annual enrollment processes and related communications
  • Provides comprehensive direction and project coordination to implement new policies, programs, and vendors, manage RFPs
  • Determines service needs and conducts bid processes; analyzes proposals to support health and welfare benefit vendor recommendations
  • Contributes to the design of the health and welfare strategy, policy, and pricing by conducting market analysis and collaborating with appropriate university constituencies to gather feedback
  • Conducts project team meetings, coordinate tasks, provides project updates and assumes responsibility to keep initiatives moving by making recommendations and ensuring that leadership is aware of issues or key decisions that are needed
  • 10% Provides support for ongoing reporting, compliance, service improvement and other efforts in accordance with university programs and initiatives
  • Oversees benefit program/vendor implementations, data integrations (including requirements and ongoing issue resolution), benefits eligibility verification processes, and responds to vendor inquiries
  • Coordinates, audits and tracks data reporting under regulatory requirement or for operational purposes
  • Assists with retrieval and production of documents for regulatory and other legal matters
  • Maintains relationships with HR Consultants and HR Services team, including serving as subject matter expert to manage escalated employee issues and service escalation with vendors with respect to health and welfare programs

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we do remote work in a hybrid format.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Health & Welfare Benefits Consultant?

The primary responsibilities include managing health and welfare programs, overseeing vendor operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, handling benefits inquiries, and assisting with the strategic design and implementation of benefits programs.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, along with at least 6 years of relevant experience in benefits administration or consulting.

Is prior experience in health benefits necessary?

Yes, 6 years of relevant experience is required, and in-depth understanding of employee benefit programs is preferred.

What type of benefits does the role primarily focus on?

The role primarily focuses on medical and dental benefit plans.

Are advanced degrees preferred for this position?

Yes, an advanced degree in a relevant field is desirable but not required.

What kind of skills are preferred for this role?

Preferred skills include proven relationship management, problem resolution abilities, proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration software, and a strong knowledge of state and federal benefits regulations.

Will the consultant handle vendor management?

Yes, the consultant will independently manage relationships with key internal and external health and welfare benefit vendors.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range is between $81,000 and $96,000, depending on internal equity, budget availability, and the candidate's qualifications.

Is knowledge of Ohio State policy and health plan details important for this role?

Yes, a strong knowledge base of Ohio State policy, health plan details, and operating procedures is beneficial for success in this position.

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One of the largest universities in the United States, The Ohio State University is a leading research university and the model for Ohio's public higher education institutes. Founded in 1870 as a land-grant university, it consistently ranks as one of the top public universities in the United States. The main campus is located in Columbus, and regional campuses are located in Lima, Mansfield, Marion, Newark and Wooster.