Apply for Job Job ID361546 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyHuman Resources Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9351BN Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Oversees the University's medical, dental and pre-tax benefits plans. Manages programs with thorough knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory requirements, generating necessary reporting, analysis and administration of health and welfare programs. Provides consultative services to Office of Human Resources (OHR), University stakeholders and committees on any health and welfare benefit related area. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and execute goals . Essential Responsibilities Health and welfare benefit programs: Designs, develops, implements, communicates and analyzes medical, dental and pre-tax benefits programs for active employees and retirees. Researches higher education benchmarking and plan data, analyzes results, and makes recommendations. Actively participates in benefit-related initiatives representing the interests of the University of Minnesota. Vendor selection and management: Negotiates with assigned vendors, including benefits provided; costs; performance guarantees and expectations; identification of systems requirements; etc. Works with vendors to define working relationships, makes sure appropriate systems are established, guarantees the University's objectives are met, and ensures that monitoring and reporting processes are in place. Leads project teams. Financial modeling: Works closely with the University Budget office and the Health Programs finance team to provide financial models of proposed policies and benefit plan designs. Works with data warehouse vendor when appropriate. Compliance: Works closely with the compliance consultant to ensure medical, dental and pre-tax benefit programs are in regulatory and legal compliance. Maintains and provides oversight of health and welfare benefit rules, regulations, policies, and conducts financial analysis and validation for required reporting. Consultative services: Provides in-depth and complex problem resolution for employees, human resource staff, and managers by utilizing specific knowledge of health and welfare programs, products, benefit costs and technology. Makes benefit subject matter expertise available to human resource staff. Communication: Partners with OHR Communications and OHR Benefits Counseling to develop and implement communications and education strategy that brings practical understanding of benefits to our employees, retirees, and their family members in simplified terms. Change Management: Significant leader and partner in preparing change management plans for significant benefit changes and introductions. Special Projects: Completes special projects related Total Rewards as assigned. This may include projects such as HR policy review, benchmarking/survey completion, etc. Mostly remote but will require a handful of on-sight meetings Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in a business-related field Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible benefits or compliance reporting experience. Experience includes knowledge of benefit issues, trends and practices or ability to report health and welfare activities into regulatory compliance. Competencies-Skills (Required): Basic Competencies Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills required. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Strong communication skills with all levels of the organization. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Ability to foster positive partnering relationships among University stakeholders, governance committees, benefits team, OHR, University HR partners, Finance, IT, and carrier/vendor partners. Capable to see large picture as well as granularity of a situation/project Negotiating skills: good sense of timing, gains trust quickly, settles differences with minimum noise, skill ul in tough situations. Capable decision-maker Experience-Education (Preferred): Master's in Business, Public Health, Healthcare Administration or other related field Professional benefits certification or demonstrated work toward certification, from a recognized professional or educational organization is preferred. (i.e.: CEBS, CBP) Experience with HRMS system and outsourced benefits administrator PeopleSoft experience Benefits Working at the University At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work. The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. 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