Senior Benefits Partner

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

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Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC407270 Human Resources

Summary:

Provides advanced expertise in benefits program delivery, reporting, and vendor management. Oversees open enrollment execution, serves as SME for complex benefit issues, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards through analytics and auditing.

Additional Information:

Required Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Recommended Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Required Work Experience:

Related Field - 7 years of experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) - International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - HRCI, SHRM-CP - SHRM

Description

1. Analyze claims, utilization, and employee data to identify trends.

2. Develop and distribute reports/dashboards for leadership.

3. Lead annual open enrollment planning, testing, and rollout.

4. Monitor vendor SLAs and escalate performance issues.

5. Ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA.

6. Act as SME for escalated and complex employee benefit issues.

7. Recommend enhancements based on analytics.

8. Support cross-functional HR and Finance projects.

9. Perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility, collaboration, and a service-oriented approach consistent with Arkansas Children’s mission and values.