Benefits Consultant - Rewards - Limited Duration - Remote - PeaceHealth

**Description** **PeaceHealth is seeking a full time, limited duration Benefits Consultant. This limited duration role is anticipated to last 2 years and requires the incumbent reside in OR, WA, AK or TX or be willing and able to relocate by date of hire.** The Benefits Consultant creates and implements progressive solutions that are based on the total rewards philosophy and that result in a competitive advantage in terms of recruiting and retention success. Works collaboratively and independently in the design, development, implementation, administration and communication of benefits including health, welfare, wellness, leaves of absence and retirement. Partner with Rewards COE team reviewing business needs for continuous iterative exploration of data, technologies and practices to gain insight in on work to help drive effective decision making and advancements with Rewards COE programs. **What you will enjoy:** + As a benefits subject matter expert (SME), resolves escalated, complex benefit issues and questions. + Ensures that plan documents and operations are in compliance with all organizational policies, state and federal laws and other regulatory agencies. + Prepares and maintains up-to-date benefit policies and procedures and prepares on-going educational, promotional and regulatory communications. + Tracks and researches benefit trends and makes recommendations to leadership on plan design changes and new benefits. + Analyzes benefit costs and policies in an on-going effort to maintain equity with current benefit trends, compliance standards and legislative requirements. Obtains and prepares cost data for company and union proposals and final settlements. + Effectively manages relationships with third parties to ensure that agreed upon service levels are met and any caregiver issues are promptly addressed. Reviews benefit contracts for accuracy, monitors contracts to ensure compliance with negotiated terms and conditions. + Conducts analysis of data, integrating and reconciling data across different systems. Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business needs for reporting, current workflows and practices. Analyzes information and develops reports. Identify trends, model different process, create user documentation and recommend solutions. + Leads or participates in projects, task forces and committees in area of expertise that drive innovation, quality, value and/or better service to caregivers. Participates in due diligence and integration activities related to benefits for mergers and acquisitions. Assists in the development of bargaining proposals for caregiver benefits and analyzes union benefit proposals. + Provide support for project tracking; to include but not limited to add new projects, update project status, project changes and resource allocations updates. Collaborate with all team members in the management of project tracking system. Provide project status reports and resource allocation reports to key stakeholders. + Performs other duties as assigned. **What you will bring:** + Bachelor's Degree Human Resources. or equivalent knowledge obtained through a combination of experience and education/training. + Minimum of 5 years experience in a consultative, strategic benefits role preferably in a multi-site healthcare environment. + Experience with business analytics preferred. + Certified Professional Human Resources, Certified Benefits Professional or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist preferred. **Additional Skills:** + Strong communications skills, written, presentation and verbal. + Proficient expertise in MS Office applications; advanced Excel skills preferred. + Advanced knowledge of state and federal regulations related to benefits, retirement and leaves of absence. + Strong analytical skills. + Ability to successfully manage multiple projects. + Proven ability to present ideas in a visually appealing form. + Strong team player and ability to work with cross-functional teams. + Ability to develop and maintain strong documentation on standardized deliverables and processes. **Working Conditions:** + Consistently operates computer and other office equipment. + Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. + Sedentary work. + Predominantly operates in an office environment. + Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting. + Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. + The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $36.55 - $54.83. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program. See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) . For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws. **PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.** REQNUMBER: 95178