Position Purpose: Research, develop, design, analyze, evaluate, and administer corporate benefit plans and programs in a large, multi-state employer environment.

Key Details:

• Candidates must reside in CST or EST to be considered for the position.

• Large employer experience is imperative to potential success in the role

• Strong data analysis, Excel, audit, and reconciliation skills are required for the role as well as high attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Administer multi-state employee benefits including 401(k), Health and Welfare, Wellness, Group Risk, FSA, PTO, EAP, and executive benefits

• Assist in research, development, renewal and communication of benefit plans

• Interpret, review, and update benefits policies and procedures to ensure standardization, legal compliance and improved efficiency

• Manage carrier and vendor relationships, including development and analysis of RFP information

• Research and resolve complex benefit issues using multiple systems, tools and resources

• Administer federal, state and government regulatory filings and processes (i.e., 5500s, SARs, audits, non-discrimination testing, etc.)

• Review and analyze various benefit costs and recommend action plans

• Act as liaison between carriers and HRIS vendors for benefit support related items

• Review, transmit and resolve issues with eligibility files for benefit plan vendors

• Participate in creating and presenting training sessions for field and corporate human resources generalists

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources or related field required or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill.

• 4+ years benefits or finance experience, preferably in the healthcare, financial or professional services industry required. 8-10 years of relevant experience preferred.

• Experience in HRIS systems, particularly related to health and welfare systems preferred.

• Knowledge of benefits administration and related concepts and practices such as ACA, ERISA and HIPAA preferred.

Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
 

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act