Senior Health and Welfare Benefits Consultant

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services)
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
May 29, 2025
Summary Responsible for managing and administering employee benefits programs through developing and implementing comprehensive benefits strategies to attract and retain top talent, promote employee well-being, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Essential Functions -Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), wellness initiatives, and other benefits. -Oversee strategic and day-to-day program and vendor management for health insurance programs. Manage vendors with respect to service, delivery, communications, key performance measures, procurements, rate/fee negotiation, and optimization. -Serve as a lead project manager and contact for cross-departmental teams across health insurance projects and ensure progress against established objectives, timelines, quality, and deliverables. -Ensure the benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local laws, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations. -Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory agencies and manage audits related to benefits programs. -Coordinate annual benefits enrollment processes and provide guidance to employees on available benefits options. -Develop and deliver comprehensive benefits communication and education programs to promote understanding and utilization of benefits. -Collaborate with benefits providers, brokers, and third-party administrators to negotiate contracts, monitor services, and ensure a high level of service for employees. -Analyze benefits data and utilization trends to identify opportunities for cost optimization and improved employee satisfaction. -Conduct benchmarking and competitive analysis of benefits packages to ensure the hospital remains competitive in the healthcare industry. Education Bachelor's Degree Human Resources Management required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred Experience Benefits administration; plan, policy, and design; employee relations experience 3-5 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Strong knowledge of employee benefits laws, regulations, and compliance requirements. - Excellent understanding of benefits plan design, vendor negotiations, and benefits cost analysis. - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees, HR team members, and external vendors. - Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to make informed benefits decisions. Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.