246 Compensation Administration jobs in the United States

What Rewards Architecture contributes to Cardinal Health

Rewards Architecture is responsible for designing, developing and administering sales compensation and reward/recognition architecture that attracts, retains and motivates sales teams to drive superior performance and results that align with business strategies.

The Consultant, Sales Compensation Administrator is responsible for the monthly and quarterly administration of our sales compensation plans. They will also be responsible for maintaining all the commission administration data that is used for ad hoc reporting and quarterly reporting for senior leadership, as well as building modeling to articulate impacts on sales compensation and design decisions. They also serve as the point of contact for all our sales teams if they have questions about sales incentives.

What is expected of you for success in your role

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of how to interpret and apply current market trends to establish and implement an effective sales reward structure

• Works independently and generates conclusions around data to drive process improvements and system improvements and to increase accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness in support of sales rewards architecture

• Creates advanced compensation and performance analytics and reporting by synthesizing information from multiple sources for varied constituents

• Facilitates/manages processes in a moderately complex matrix environment

• Proactively provides internal customers with quality experiences through effective communication; listens to customers' needs and takes actions to meet them

Responsibilities

• Assists in annual sales compensation plan design process

• Builds financial templates and models to calculate sales compensation payouts and varied performance scenarios to show the financial impact of decisions

• Assists/leads annual planning and maintenance of sales quotas

• Translates compensation plan designs into detailed reporting requirements

• Assembles sales-facing communications - effectively detailing plan designs, support processes and tools

• Pulls and analyzes data from various sources to calculate sales compensation payouts on a monthly and quarterly basis

• Supports process for measuring sales compensation plan effectiveness

• Creates and maintains SOP for sales compensation calculation and administration

• Assists in the management of a robust compensation governance model

• Collaborates with SMEs to ensure best practices and controls are regularly reviewed, implemented and followed

Competencies

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects

• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures

• Works on complex projects of large scope

• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives

• Completes work independently; receives general guidance on new projects

• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives

• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, or equivalent work experience preferred

• 5 years of general business experience preferred

• Sales compensation administration experience preferred

• Finance background a plus

• Advanced Excel skills

• Strong communication skills

• Customer service, problem solving and analytical skills required

• Must have the ability to interpret data and ask questions regarding outliers

• Strong curiosity in the "why" of the data that is presented

• Critical thinking skills

Anticipated salary range: $66,500 - $99,645

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 10/11/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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**_What Rewards Architecture contributes to Cardinal Health_**
Rewards Architecture is responsible for designing, developing and administering sales compensation and reward/recognition architecture that attracts, retains and motivates sales teams to drive superior performance and results that align with business strategies.
The Consultant, Sales Compensation Administrator is responsible for the monthly and quarterly administration of our sales compensation plans. They will also be responsible for maintaining all the commission administration data that is used for ad hoc reporting and quarterly reporting for senior leadership, as well as building modeling to articulate impacts on sales compensation and design decisions. They also serve as the point of contact for all our sales teams if they have questions about sales incentives.
**_What is expected of you for success in your role_**
+ Demonstrates advanced knowledge of how to interpret and apply current market trends to establish and implement an effective sales reward structure
+ Works independently and generates conclusions around data to drive process improvements and system improvements and to increase accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness in support of sales rewards architecture
+ Creates advanced compensation and performance analytics and reporting by synthesizing information from multiple sources for varied constituents
+ Facilitates/manages processes in a moderately complex matrix environment
+ Proactively provides internal customers with quality experiences through effective communication; listens to customers' needs and takes actions to meet them
**_Responsibilities_**
+ Assists in annual sales compensation plan design process
+ Builds financial templates and models to calculate sales compensation payouts and varied performance scenarios to show the financial impact of decisions
+ Assists/leads annual planning and maintenance of sales quotas
+ Translates compensation plan designs into detailed reporting requirements
+ Assembles sales-facing communications - effectively detailing plan designs, support processes and tools
+ Pulls and analyzes data from various sources to calculate sales compensation payouts on a monthly and quarterly basis
+ Supports process for measuring sales compensation plan effectiveness
+ Creates and maintains SOP for sales compensation calculation and administration
+ Assists in the management of a robust compensation governance model
+ Collaborates with SMEs to ensure best practices and controls are regularly reviewed, implemented and followed
**_Competencies_**
+ Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
+ May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
+ Works on complex projects of large scope
+ Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
+ Completes work independently; receives general guidance on new projects
+ Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
+ May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
**_Qualifications_**
+ Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, or equivalent work experience preferred
+ 5 years of general business experience preferred
+ Sales compensation administration experience preferred
+ Finance background a plus
+ Advanced Excel skills
+ Strong communication skills
+ Customer service, problem solving and analytical skills required
+ Must have the ability to interpret data and ask questions regarding outliers
+ Strong curiosity in the "why" of the data that is presented
+ Critical thinking skills
**Anticipated salary range:** $66,500 - $99,645
**Bonus eligible:** No
**Benefits:** Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
+ Medical, dental and vision coverage
+ Paid time off plan
+ Health savings account (HSA)
+ 401k savings plan
+ Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
+ Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
+ Short- and long-term disability coverage
+ Work-Life resources
+ Paid parental leave
+ Healthy lifestyle programs
**Application window anticipated to close:** 10/11/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
_Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._
_Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._
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Senior Compensation Analyst - Global Compensation - Finance & Administration
Location
New York
Business Area
Accounting and Finance
Ref #
10037545
**Description & Requirements**
The energy of a newsroom, the pace of a trading floor, the buzz of a recent tech breakthrough; we work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy we're known for. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces. We bring out the best in each other through collaboration. Through our countless volunteer projects, we also help network with the communities around us, too. You can do outstanding work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen.
**What's the Role?**
At Bloomberg Finance we are committed to providing world-class support to our business partners by providing insight on business performance, financial oversight and thought leadership.
The Global Compensation Team is responsible for all aspects of compensation including program design, strategy, funding, metrics, regulatory compliance, controls, analysis, reporting and tools which provides an outstanding opportunity to advise senior leaders company-wide and globally while collaborating with partners throughout the organization.
**We'll Trust You To:**
+ Analyze large data sets to identify trends, deliver insights and make actionable recommendations that drive impactful business outcomes
+ Develop reports and dashboards to present data in a clear and actionable format for key stakeholders
+ Present analyses and findings to business managers and senior leadership to support decision making
+ Work closely with managers and other departments on an ad hoc basis
+ Work with technology teams to ensure data and systems meet the needs of the team
+ Conduct research into external market data and practices with the ability to relate them to what we do
+ Ensure company compliance with country specific regulations and laws, including reporting requirements
+ Partner with other team members in a collaborative environment that requires effective communication, project planning, hitting deliverables and handling expectations
+ Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
**You'll Need To Have:**
+ 4+ years of relevant experience in Finance
+ Bachelor's degree
+ Superior Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills
+ Strong analytical skills with experience working with large data sets
+ Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
+ Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights
**We'd Love to See:**
+ Prior experience in roles involving budgeting, financial modeling, or workforce analytics
+ Database (MicroStrategy, Microsoft Access, Workday, etc.) and Data Visualization (Tableau, Qlik) experience
+ Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to create a story
+ Collaborative team player with the ability to deal with changing priorities
+ Flexible self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fluid environment
Salary Range = 105000 - 14000 USD Annually + Benefits + Bonus
The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.
We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.
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Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email

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Now Hiring: Benefits Administration Support Keep Our People Programs Running Smoothly at The Pasha Group

At The Pasha Group, we dont just move cargo, we move industries, communities, and careers forward. For over 75 years, weve delivered trusted logistics and transportation solutions worldwide, built on a foundation of excellence, integrity, innovation, and teamwork.

Were looking for a detail-oriented and organized Benefits Administration Support professional to play a critical role in the day-to-day operations of our leave and benefits programs. In this role, youll ensure accurate processing, timely reporting, and smooth administrative workflows that directly support the employee experience. If you thrive on accuracy, process efficiency, and support others, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes.

Your Role: Support, Process, Deliver

Bringing accuracy, compliance, and care to benefits operations.

• Administrative Excellence Handle daily benefits administration tasks, including filing, data entry, scanning, organizing files, and assembling benefits materials, presentations, and communications.
• Data & Reporting Run HR system reports, maintain records, and update files to ensure accuracy and compliance with benefit plan requirements and deadlines.
• Invoice & Payment Coordination Audit, reconcile, and process benefit-related invoices; manage retroactive changes, charges, and refunds; and research and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Leave of Absence Support Maintain LOA case records, track documentation, prepare required notices, and generate correspondence to ensure a smooth leave process for employees.
• Compliance & Accuracy Ensure all processes meet applicable plan rules, restrictions, and timelines while safeguarding sensitive information in accordance with HIPAA protocols.

What You Bring to the Team

An eye for detail, a knack for organization, and a commitment to service.

• Education High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience
• 2+ years in benefits administration and invoice reconciliation.
• Experience with benefit/insurance brokers preferred.
• Skills & Knowledge
• Familiarity with benefit program regulations and leave management practices.
• Strong analytical, math, and process management skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS or benefits/leave management software.
• Microsoft Office: Intermediate Excel; basic Word and Outlook skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and accuracy.
• Familiarity with UKG Pro and PlanSource preferred.

Why Join The Pasha Group?

In this role, youll be the backbone of our benefits administrationensuring employees receive timely, accurate, and compliant support for the programs they depend on. Youll work in a collaborative corporate office environment that values precision, professionalism, and teamwork, with opportunities to learn and grow in the HR and benefits field.

Ready to keep our benefits programs running at peak performance?
Apply now to join The Pasha Group as our next Benefits Administration Support where your skills make a direct difference in the employee experience.

Background Checks

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except as prohibited by law.
The information included in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive or exhaustive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The salary range listed is based on the geographic zone associated with this role:San Rafael, CA . If you are applying to work from a different location, the salary range may vary to align with the cost of labor and market conditions in that area. For applicants from other zones, we encourage you to reach out to us to confirm the relevant salary range for your specific location. Starting pay will be determined by job-related factors including experience, education, and business needs and may be modified at any time.

Zone 1: $35.00 - $45.00

The Pasha Group family of companies are EOE/AA Employers Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/and other Protected Categories

The Pasha Group family of companies are EOE/AA Employers Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/and other Protected Categories

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Job Summary

The Benefits Administration Support is responsible for administrative processes relating to the Company's leave and benefit programs.

Primary Objectives

• Prepare and submit accurate and timely reporting, data files, invoice reconciliation and remittance requests within established timeframes.
• Complete administrative processes as directed.
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete assigned administrative support tasks, including filing, data entry, document scanning and processing, organizing of files and materials, and assembly/collation of mailings, presentation materials, and benefit information packets.
• Run reports from HR systems as directed.
• Audit, reconcile, and coordinate remittance processes for benefit-related invoices, process and update supporting reports and files as directed.
• Research and resolve billing errors and discrepancies.
• Track retroactive changes, charges, and refunds.
• Ensure compliance with appropriate plan rules, restrictions, and timeframes.
• Complete record updates for Leave of Absence cases, collect and record requests and supporting documentation, generate reporting, and create correspondence as directed.
• Prepare and distribute required documentation, notices, and correspondence, including determination of eligibility communications.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
  
  

Work Experience

• 2+ years experience in a related position with responsibility for invoice reconciliation and employee benefit plan administration required
• Experience working for a benefit/insurance broker preferred
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with applicable requirements, regulations, and federal and state laws relating to employee benefit programs.
• Basic understanding of features and mechanics of a broad variety of employee benefit programs.
• General familiarity with best practices and processing requirements relating to leave management.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Excellent process management and administration skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to properly handle confidential and sensitive information and materials; understanding and application of HIPAA protocols required.
• Ability to identify and report discrepancies in large amounts of quantitative audit data.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS and/or benefits and leave management software.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products at the following levels: ? Excel: Intermediate level of skill ? Word, Outlook: Basic level of skill
  
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with UKG Pro and Benefit Admin/PlanSource benefits administration tool preferred.
  
  

Competencies

• Delivers Results Rigorously drives self and others to achieve high levels of individual and organization performance.
• Focuses on the Customer & Market Continuously evaluates what is important to the customer/client and develops products or solutions that exceed expectations.
• Makes Sound Business Decisions Makes timely and well-informed decisions that advance critical priorities, capitalize on new opportunities, and resolve problems.
• Practices our Values Supports and models The Pasha Way; conduct reflects Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, Innovation and Teamwork.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND TRAVEL

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hear and speak with sufficient clarity to understand and engage in telephonic information exchange; hear and understand verbal instructions; give and receive information verbally in person or via communication device - Often
• Walk/travel within office environment, crouch/bend to access floor-level storage - Often
• Use hands/fingers to operate office equipment, type/complete data input, write - Often
• Reach with hands, arms; lift, move and manipulate objects weighing up to 20 pounds - Occasionally
• Sight sufficient to read instructions, documents, and screen-based information - Often
• Use hands/fingers to manipulate and file documents, folders, small objects - Regularly
  
  

Working Environment

This role requires work that may involve the following environmental conditions:

• Corporate office environment
  
  

Screening Requirements

Background Checks

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except as prohibited by law.

The information included in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive or exhaustive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The salary range listed is based on the geographic zone associated with this role: San Rafael, CA . If you are applying to work from a different location, the salary range may vary to align with the cost of labor and market conditions in that area. For applicants from other zones, we encourage you to reach out to us to confirm the relevant salary range for your specific location. Starting pay will be determined by job-related factors including experience, education, and business needs and may be modified at any time.

Zone 1: $35.00 - $45.00
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**Description**
Benefits Administration Manager
Purpose and Scope/General Summary: The Benefits Administration Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administration of the organization's employee benefits programs. This includes health and wellness plans and other employee benefits. This role participates in the design process, leads program implementations, ensures ongoing regulatory compliance and manages the programs and vendors throughout the year. They also oversee enrollment and communication of benefits to employees. The Benefits Administration Manager will manage a team of 2-3 people.
Responsibilities:
+ Program Management: Develop, implement, and manage Primary Care service delivery network including onsite disease management services for team members across North America. Program ownership of various point solutions offered either across the enterprise or on a location basis.
+ Vendor Management: Participate in the selection and management of primary care relationships. Develop effective working relationships with providers to ensure maximum utilization by meeting with clinical teams regularly. Oversee vendor relationships to ensure accurate processing of claims according to plan documents and adherence to performance guarantees.
+ Care Delivery: Identify gaps in care coordination to ensure health partners provide a Patient Centered Medical Home model. Ensure quality of care is provided at the lowest possible cost.
+ Data Analysis: Analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of benefits programs and identify areas for improvement. Facilitate resolution for claims processing and administrative errors. Conduct periodic audits to ensure accurate processing of claims.
+ Open Enrollment: Partner with the Benefits Program Manager to support open enrollment activities.
+ Communication: Develop and implement communication strategies to inform employees about their benefits.
+ Problem Solving: Handle inquiries and issues related to benefits plans.
+ Cross-functional partnerships: Collaborate with HR teams, including labor relations, compliance, HRIS, payroll, and corporate finance. Regularly conduct business reviews to ensure benefits programs meet employee needs and organizational goals.
+ Compliance: Ensure all benefits programs comply with relevant laws and regulations, including ERISA.
+ Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
+ Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in healthcare administration, preferably at the clinic level or a related field.
+ Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of managerial experience in healthcare or benefits administration. Medical home/care coordination experience is a plus.
+ Knowledge: Strong knowledge of employee benefits programs, policies, and regulations.
+ Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
+ Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Solution driven mindset.
+ Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships with employees and vendors. Express empathy and understanding of employee needs.
+ Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
+ SAP experience preferred.
+ Ability to travel about 10% of the time.
+ Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
+ As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
+ Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
+ Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
+ 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
+ Base salary range of $80,000 - $90,000;
+ Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
+ Career Development:Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.
This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us: JBS USA is a leading global food company providing diversified, high-quality products to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. Our team members and facilities in the United States allow us to offer a diverse portfolio of fresh, value added and branded beef, pork, chicken and prepared foods products. JBS USA is also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim's, the largest poultry company in the world. JBS USA employs more than 72,000 team members in 31 United States and Canada. Our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.

**Position Purpose:**
This position manages the administration of benefits plans through the design, development and implementation of processes and procedures including legal compliance, vendor relations, and training and development in a customer focused, cost effective, value-based manner.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Manages daily activities of the benefits service center.
+ Manages the administration of all legally required processes to ensure legal compliance with all federal and state mandates.
+ Identifies best practices and implements changes to streamline the administration of all health and welfare benefit plans requiring consultation with, and/or the management of consultants, vendors, and other internal departments.
+ Executes the implementation of new benefits programs and processes and the annual enrollment process.
+ Manages the review of all health and welfare plan appeals and the review and resolution of all customer service and administration issues.
+ Manages the development of a comprehensive training program for the benefits department staff and field associates.
+ Delivers training for the field and call center.
+ Selects, develops and motivates assigned staff.
**Direct Manager/Direct Reports:**
+ Typically reports to Sr Manager Benefits Administration.
+ No direct reports.
+ Typically negotiates in a competitive or adversarial environment.
+ Typically faces situations that are unstructured and require original approaches.
+ Typically considers new approaches within general policies and short-term goals when solving problems.
+ Typically expected to provide infrequent status reports (i.e. quarterly) to management only as appropriate.
**Travel Requirements:**
+ Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
**Physical Requirements:**
+ Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
**Working Conditions:**
+ Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
+ Typically requires intermittent periods of concentration and focused attention using one or more senses of low intensity and short duration.
+ Under regular pressure to meet deadlines, quotas and/or must frequently deal with unpleasant issues related to people or situations.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Must be eighteen years of age or older.
+ Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience with Benefits Administration
+ Experience with case management technologies used to support the customer- experience
+ Demonstrated critical and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex issues
+ Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
+ Demonstrated project management skills
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Proficiency in HR systems including, but not limited to Workday and understanding of data flows and integrations
+ Customer-centric mindset
**Minimum Education:**
+ The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
**Preferred Education:**
+ No additional education
**Minimum Years of Work Experience:**
+ 7
**Preferred Years of Work Experience:**
+ No additional years of experience
**Minimum Leadership Experience:**
+ None
**Preferred Leadership Experience:**
+ None
**Certifications:**
+ None
**Competencies:**
+ None
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. - $0.00 - $0.00

At Houston Methodist, the Director of Benefits Administration is responsible for the strategic and operational design, implementation, administration, governance, compliance, day-to-day plan management and ongoing evaluation of the organization's benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, Worker's Compensation and retirement plans for the system. This position works with executive management to ensure that the total rewards strategy regarding benefits and programs support the organization's business objectives and meet all legal requirements. The Director Benefits Administration position develops benefits budget for assigned areas and manages budget after it is approved and has experience in leading large-scale projects with heavy change management requirements. This role develops strategy and oversees all benefits related communications including inclusion in weekly newsletters, HR website, print communications, etc. The Director Benefits Administration also oversees the execution of all physician payments and pay changes and terminations to ensure contract compliance. This role assists to position the organization to meet increased expectations for performance and growth which reflect the mission and values of Houston Methodist by ensuring the benefits plans enhance the ability to attract, motivate, and retain top talent needed to support the maintenance and growth of being an employer of choice.
The Director position responsibilities include overseeing the activities of the department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency to accomplish strategic and operational objectives. In addition, this position is accountable for employee engagement, adequate staffing levels, budget development and compliance, staffing decisions such as hiring and terminating employment, coaching and counseling employees on work related performance, and developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. This position also ensures training, monitoring and operations initiatives are implemented which secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/government regulations.
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Directs, develops and implements strategic and operational/high level projects and processes either through independent/highly autonomous work or through the facilitation of work teams and collaboration with leaders and peers to enable the effective and efficient completion of objectives.
+ Oversees management of and ensures development for staff to meet overall objectives in terms of quality, service and cost effectiveness. Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem. Directs management responsibilities of selection, scheduling, supervision, retention, and evaluation of employees.
+ Meets or exceeds threshold goal for department turnover and/or system metrics on employee engagement indicators.
+ Provides leadership and communication to maintain a competent and engaged employee group by conducting regular department meetings to review policies and procedures and operational matters, rounding on all employees, completing performance appraisals, conducting new hire feedback sessions, coaching/corrective counseling, and providing recognition/commendations to achieve desired outcomes.
+ Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic relationships between one's area and other areas, teams, departments, and units to achieve business goals. Drives the promotion of teamwork within and between departments; participates and/or leads and facilitates department process improvements as needed.
+ Consults with entity HR leaders and business leaders on the alignment of reward programs with business strategies and benefits-related issues. Collaborates with various stakeholders and executive leadership to gain consensus regarding long-term benefit strategy. Prepares executive benefits-related materials for Compensation and Benefits Committee and Board of Directors meetings.
+ Collaborates and builds external relationships that leverage Houston Methodist's ability to receive the best service to our employees as they access our benefit vendors.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Oversees department operations, designated projects, schedules and activities as needed to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame. Sets priorities and functional standards, giving direction to staff as necessary to ensure the best possible delivery of service and high customer/patient satisfaction.
+ Drives department service standards and activities to impact department and/or system score for patient/customer-based satisfaction, through role modeling and fostering accountability. Serves and actively participates on various entity committees as a voice for the department.
+ Manages the system benefits including health, retirement, wellness, welfare and voluntary plan options and provides regular updates and recommendations to the Board, Sr. Leadership and management, as needed. Ensures the benefit plans enhance the ability to attract, motivate, and retain top talent needed to support the maintenance and growth of being an employer of choice.
+ Leads benefit enrollment efforts, to include analysis and reporting on benefit elections and employee participation. Addresses benefits issues to ensure quick, equitable, courteous resolution, to include any needed service recovery.
+ Plans, develops, and/or participates in area and industry surveys. Manages benefits survey selection and appropriate use of market data; drives well-managed local benchmarking efforts, including strategy and methodology, survey selection, special studies, market intelligence, etc.
**QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Ensures a safe and effective working environment; monitors and/or revises the department safety plan and/or any specific accreditation/regulatory required safety guidelines. Responsible for staff maintenance of credentials and competencies, per accrediting/ licensing agency and/or department guidelines as applicable.
+ Employs a proactive approach in the optimization of safe outcomes and information systems by monitoring and improving the department workflow and enhancing operations, using peer-to-peer accountability and identifying solutions via collaboration. Implements process improvements utilizing tools such as lean principles. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety.
+ Responsible for employee compliance to policies and procedures and performs associated actions upon non-compliance (i.e., licensure/certification compliance, focal point review requirements, disaster plan, in-services, influenza immunization, wage and hour, standard hours, timely termination submission, timely timecard approval, etc.).
+ Oversees HR Customer Service related to areas of oversight as it related to Benefits and Communications. Responsible for all aspects of HR employee communications. Works collaboratively with internal communication resources to plan and execute communication strategies. Ensures high quality effective communication are used to ensure HR key messages and initiatives are understood and required actions taken.
+ Implements approved new plans or changes to existing plans by drafting written communications and enrollment materials, plan summary documents, and other media for communicating plans to employees. Ensures receipt of documents and process changes with vendors. Advises and guides management and employees on existing benefits.
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Develops and manages department operational and capital budgets, approvals, and ongoing maintenance of the department(s), ensuring operation in a cost-effective manner. Proactively identifies and plans for capital needs related to current equipment and future department projects. Ensures staffing plans and schedules meet department needs that reflect understanding of the importance of cost-effectiveness.
+ Creates department strategies to achieve financial target and staffing needs, through optimizing productivity, supply/resource efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime and overtime percentage, and other areas according to department specifications.
+ Provides Sr. Leadership with market trend and budget projections to help manage benefit expenses. Leads reward efforts to provide value-add consultative services to business and HR leaders.
+ Evaluates, reviews and maintains the overall competitiveness of the organization's benefits programs for the system. Leads strategic negotiations with third party vendors, including directing the development of proposals. Oversees all aspects of contract compliance for employed physicians including overseeing monthly physician payroll, all bonus and other payments.
+ Analyzes market survey results and develops specific recommendations for review by management. Identifies opportunities to ensure that employee's total reward/benefit experiences are effective, comprehensive and meet the needs of employees.
**GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Identifies and implements innovative solutions for practice or workflow changes to improve department, entity or system operations by leading unit projects and/or other department/ system-directed activities. Proactively leads task forces and committees. May represent HM at assigned community or professional organization meetings.
+ Drives change initiatives, maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures. Partners effectively with stakeholders as appropriate.
+ Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates My Development Plan (MDP) on an on-going basis. Conducts conversations with staff on their development.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
**EDUCATION**
+ Bachelor's degree
+ Master's degree preferred
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ Seven years experience in Human Resources (HR) with five years primary focus in benefits and management; may consider HM employee with six years experience in progressive HR leadership which includes four years in benefits
+ Health care experience preferred
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
+ N/A
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED**
+ Human ResourcesPHR - Professional in Human Resources **OR**
+ Human ResourcesSPHR - Senior Professional in Human Resources **OR**
+ Human ResourcesSHRM-CP **OR**
+ Human ResourcesSHRM-SCP **OR**
+ Certified Benefits Professional (CPB) -- through
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
+ Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
+ Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially about activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
+ Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization
+ Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved
+ Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative and effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills
+ Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities, comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
+ Extensive knowledge of regulatory agency requirements that impact department; stays abreast of industry changes
+ Demonstrates highly effective communication skills-strong written communications and platform presentation abilities
+ Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
+ Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace
+ Capable of leading teams/facilitating groups, building consensus and garnering highest confidence in professionalism and work product by senior leadership
+ Ability to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities; highly responsive and solution/action oriented
+ Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software
+ Maintains a positive and supportive attitude and demeanor
+ Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information
+ Ability to build trust at all levels of the organization
+ Demonstrates the ability to guide and direct others toward goal setting
+ Works collaboratively with HR leadership to ensure effective communication to align on consistent strategies, tactics and plans
+ Experience in design and implementation of benefit structures
+ Strong understanding of interdependencies in program and systems design, legal and tax and financial implications of all benefits elements
**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
**WORK ATTIRE**
+ Uniform No
+ Scrubs No
+ Business professional Yes
+ Other (department approved) No
**ON-CALL***
_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._
+ On Call* Yes
**TRAVEL***
_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
**Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist is one of the nation's leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.