Benefits Strategy Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Missouri.

📋 Description

• Collaborate directly with the VP of Benefits to formulate and implement a cohesive, multi-year strategy that integrates retirement, health, and population wellness initiatives.

• Act as the primary liaison and consultant for the Benefits department across various enterprise teams, including IT, Finance, HR Operations, Legal, and Payroll.

• Develop communication campaigns for open enrollment, life events, and educational initiatives to enhance benefits literacy.

• Utilize focus groups, survey data, and employee feedback to pinpoint gaps, enhance offerings, and improve employee satisfaction metrics.

• Work alongside internal partners and vendors to establish KPIs, monitor plan metrics against financial objectives, and benchmark against market trends.

• Drive operational transformation by introducing agile workflows, process improvements, and digital tools to replace outdated practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience, OR an Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience, OR 7 years of relevant cumulative job-specific experience required.

• Preferred: 3 years of leadership or management experience.

• Progressive experience in the design of employee benefits, administration of retirement plans, and health/wellness initiatives.

• Proven experience driving organizational change, modernizing legacy processes, and enhancing associate experience/satisfaction.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus incentive.

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options.

• Employer-matched 403(b) plan.

• Resources for planning and hardship support.

• Disability and life insurance.

• Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.

• Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare).

• Tuition reimbursement options.

• Continuous professional development and online learning opportunities.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Counseling and peer support services.

• Resources for spiritual care and stress management.

• Parental leave provisions.

• Adoption assistance and family benefits.

• Optional legal and pet insurance.

• Transportation savings programs.