Benefits Manager

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000 patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.d approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!

ROLE SUMMARY

Leads the design of competitive and cost-effective benefit programs, practices and solutions supporting management in leading the creation and maintenance of a high-performance culture. Provides leadership in maintaining and sharing knowledge on current benefits plans for the area. Assists the Director Human Resources with supporting and leading the ability to attract and retain the best and brightest utilizing benefits as a tool.

Why work at Cheyenne Regional?

• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance program

Here is what you will be doing:

• Research employee benefits plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value; designs, recommends and implements new benefits programs; examine possible plan designs and benefits cost changes.
• Serves as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators; coordinates transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums and plan administration; evaluates and revises internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency; documents and maintains administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes; ensures compliance with applicable government regulations; ensures timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
• Advises, consults and assists Cheyenne Regional leadership to consider options addressing issues related to benefits administration, policy interpretation, and equity.
• Manages the Benefits Consultant and develops them to perform all benefit functions.
• Provides customer service support to internal and external customers.
• Develops communication tools enhancing understanding of the company's benefits package; designs and distributes materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions.
• Reviews, analyzes, develops, and recommends and assists in the implementation of benefit policies and programs to ensure both internal and external competitiveness; forecasts trends and assists with future benefits designs; studies and analyzes benefits data, monitors trends and recommends enhancements and changes to assure retention, motivation and recruitment of key personnel by meeting with key executive officers and Director Human Resources.
• Performs analysis, benefits program administration, planning and overall execution in collaboration with the HR Director. Manages benefit issues and problem solves as needed.
• Meets with appropriate executives and vendors to hear proposals and make recommendations.
• Acts as a liaison between benefit providers and employee by meeting with employees, understanding their issues and concerns, then investigating appropriate response; works as an advocate for employees when issues arise with insurance vendors.
• Designs and delivers benefits related training to both leadership and new employees; writes annual benefits booklet for open enrollment.
• Assists the HR Team with ongoing efforts around a successful leaves program.
• Provides leadership & direction to the Benefits Specialist in order to be effective and efficient with managing benefit programs and processes.
• Monitors administrative costs of benefits programs and recommend cost containment strategies, including alternative methods for administration and funding. Prepares budgetary recommendations and assists in the monitoring, verifying and reconciling of budgeted funds.
• Excellent people skills
• Advanced Excel and technology skills
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Expert knowledge and ability sufficient to develop and apply procedures in complex assignments
• Professional knowledge and technical ability to analyze, design, test and implement systems and applications
• Knowledge of compensation and total rewards programs so as to create and sustain competitive benefit package
• Possesses thorough knowledge and ability to develop and implement policies and procedures
• Ability to demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment, and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient skills in MS Office, Outlook and Internet Explorer

Here is what you will need:

• Bachelors Degree and five (5) years of direct benefit experience with a healthcare system or mid-size employer

Or

• Associates Degree and ten (10) plus years of direct benefit experience with a healthcare system or mid-size employer

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Human Resources certification
• Master’s Degree

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $78,332.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cheyenne, WY 82001: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Bachelors Degree and five (5) years of direct benefit experience with a healthcare system or mid-size employer Or Associates Degree and ten (10) plus years of direct benefit experience with a healthcare system or mid-size employer?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location