Senior Benefits Consultant

4 weeks ago

Eagan, United States Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Full time
About Blue Cross

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is one of the most recognized and trusted health care brands in the world with 2.5 million members. We’re committed to reinventing health care to improve health for our members and the community. We hope you'll join us.

How Is This Role Important to Our Work?

Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN is hiring a Senior Benefits Consultant in Eagan, MN. This position is responsible for the design, development and administration of benefit programs and policies in alignment with our strategic plan. This position may focus on managing the following programs: medical, dental, vision, wellness, COBRA, retiree benefits, 401k, cash balance, leave of absence (STD, LTD, other), workers compensation, life insurance, relocation, and executive benefits. This position also ensures plan compliance with all federal, state and local regulations while also acting as a team lead. 

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of Benefits experience where they have led end-to-end Benefits projects/initiatives, including Leave of Absence.  

This is a hybrid role and will require 2 days a week onsite in Eagan, MN.  
A Day in the Life:

  • Researches, designs, recommends and implements new or revised health benefit and wellness programs or financial benefit plans and policies working with internal resources or external vendors as appropriate.
  • Health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, vision, ancillary products related to health benefits as well as a suite of wellness and work/life benefits.
  • Financial benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, workers compensation, 401(k), pension and nonqualified benefit plans.
  • Prepares reports for management regarding cost effectiveness and competiveness of such programs.
  • Develops and implements comprehensive employee and executive communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits programs and help employees and executives take action.
  • Prepares and/or obtains and reviews all necessary reports and benefit plan documents to assure compliance with applicable government rules and regulations and timeliness of all filings.
  • Provides training and support to HR Service Center staff to ensure staff is able to respond to employee questions and is able to administer benefit programs per plan documents and government regulations.

    Required Skills and Experiences:

    • 5+ years of related (Benefits Administration) professional experience. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.
    • Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates. Previous experience as a benefits analyst or benefits administrator.
    • Excellent research, analytical, and problem solving skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.
    • Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefit and wellness programs.
    • Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to develop accurate and appropriate communications.
    • Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
    • Excellent project management and process development skills to efficiently manage a wide variety of activities and projects.Nice to Have:

      • Bachelor's degree.
      • Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation or Certified Benefits Profession (CBP) designation.
      • Leave of Absence experience

        Make A Difference

        Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other legally protected characteristic.

        Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to talent.acquisition@bluecrossmn.com.

        All roles require a high school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S.

        Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota and Blue Plus® are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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