Benefits Manager at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska

Job Description:

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Please note that this position may require an assessment after completion of the application. Please plan for an additional 20 - 30 minutes to complete this.

Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)

Benefits Manager

Why Nebraska Medicine :

Our shared values reflect who we are and why we're here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.

• Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement


• Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care


• Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of American's top employers and the best employer in Nebraska

Partner and collaborate with management in designing, planning and implementing benefit programs, policies and procedures. Regularly monitor external trends to proactively recommend new and/or improved group benefit plans and cost-saving measures. Ensure programs meet customer needs, comply with legal requirements and are competitive and cost effective. Coordinate and manage day-to-day activities within the benefits division. Serve as a liaison with the vendors for all Health and Welfare programs such as self-insured medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and disability to ensure optimal productivity and performance expectations - programs are set up and being administered as expected and participants are getting the best level of service. Manage employees in functions of researching, analyzing, evaluating, designing and administering group benefit programs covering group life, health insurance, retirement, income continuation, leave of absence, wellness, and other benefit programs. Implement benefit programs, policies and procedures. Manage the archival and retrieval of benefit records and documents. Evaluate and improve the structure, processes and tools within the benefits function for optimal efficiency and effectiveness. Serve as a point of escalation for questions on eligibility, coverage and other benefit matters. Monitor plans to ensure compliance with federal and state laws including FMLA, HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA, and Healthcare Reform.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of benefits experience required.


• Minimum of three years of leadership experience required.


• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources or related field required. 8+ years of progressive experience in benefits may be commensurate with Bachelor's degree.


• Independent problem-solving skills, management of multiple concurrent tasks, and outstanding verbal and written communication skills required.


• Excellent organizational and customer service skills required.


• Previous experience with a human resource information system required.


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.


• Demonstrated skill and ability to perform benefit cost analysis required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Benefit plan management experience in a healthcare environment preferred.


• Master's degree preferred.

Working at Nebraska Medicine means you're committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.