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17519BR

Title:

Manager-Benefits

Department/Cost Center:

858 - Human Resources

Job Description:

*Highland Hospital is seeking an innovative, team oriented Benefits Manager to join its growing Human Resources team. For over 125 years Highland Hospital has provided innovative, high-quality patient care for the Rochester community. At Highland, you'll be doing meaningful work with a strong team. Come support Highland's Heroes!

Some duties include but are not limited to:

The Benefits Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of Highland Hospital’s benefits including recommending and implementing benefits program strategy that is aligned with the organization’s overall strategic objectives. Develops and directs the benefits function including competitive analysis, plan design, implementation of benefits programs and policies, operations/ administration, compliance and communications. Effectively develops and manages Benefits and Leave Administration Department staff and resources.

+ Manages Highland’s* comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability, voluntary benefits, Pension Plan, 403(b) Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education benefits (Tuition Assistance and scholarship programs), leave administration, and a variety of time-away-from-work benefits.

+ Analyzes benefits programs and policies and recommends cost effective modifications based on prevailing best practices and emerging trends to ensure that Highland maintains comprehensive and competitive programs.

+ Researches non-routine and often complex benefits administrative problems, and develops and implements resolutions.

+ Designs and implements policies, procedures and benefits programs regarding all

+ Oversees the leave administration and absence management processes, procedures, policies, communications, tracking mechanisms, recordkeeping, data analytics, and programs. Programs include but may not be limited to Short Term Disability, FMLA, NYS Paid Family Leave, Workers Compensation, Long Term Disability, personal and other leaves, and special leaves/paid leave time such as COVID-19 pay.

+ Collaborates with vendors and internal parties (Payroll, Finance, IT, Recruiting, Learning & Development, HRIS/Compliance, Legal and others) to effectively administer the benefits program and to solve benefits-related business problems.

+ Act as member of the HR Leadership Team, ensuring cross functional collaboration and teamwork in alignment with HR objectives and Highland’s strategic goals.

+ Achieve financial objectives by preparing the benefits budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions. Develops and maintains cost tracking tools for use in budget preparations.

+ Assists in the development of Highland’s bargaining proposals for employee benefits and analyzes Union benefits demands. Prepares cost data for Highland and Union proposals.

+ Partners with Highland entities (Highlands at Pittsford, Highlands at Brighton, Highlands Living Center) to assist them in administering their benefits plans and Open Enrollment.

+ Participate in benefits surveys and benchmark activities, assess results and make benefits program recommendations that support Highland’s diverse workforce, ensure equity, and provide high value benefits offerings.

Salary Range:

$100,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually

_The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations_

Auto req ID:

17519BR

Job Requirements:

1. Education:Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in related field.

2. Experience: 7+ years of benefits management experience required.

3. License/Certification Required: N/A

4. Leader; ability to successfully manage several complex projects and initiatives at once; expert understanding of complicated benefits programs; demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; excellent communication skills; strong analytical skills.

Employment Status:

Full-Time

Hours/Week:

40

Posting Title:

Benefits Manager

City:

Rochester

Work Shift:

Days

Area of Interest:

Administration/Management

The Hospital is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.