Benefits Consultant (Health and Welfare Focus)

Consultant-Level Health And Welfare Benefits

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

The Allina Health benefits team is looking for an experienced consultant-level individual to oversee our health and welfare benefit programs as well as related compliance work. In this role, the individual will be managing and providing oversight for :

• Medical, pharmacy, and dental plans
• Financial accounts (HSA, FSA, DCFSA)
• Paid time away program
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Leave of absence & disability plans
• Long term disability
• Short term disability
• Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
• FMLA, sick and safety, military leave and other federal, state or city ordinances
• Other leaves (jury duty, bereavement, bone marrow donation etc.)
• Compliance duties (ACA 1094 / 1095 filings, 5500s, RxDC reporting, etc.)
• Employee benefit escalations
• Annual benefits enrollment project

This position is :

Full-time, 1.0FTE, and Exempt (aka salaried)

Hybrid work environment :

Candidates should be in commuting distance to the Twin Cities, with local travel up to 5-10%

Work from home the remainder of the time

Provides strategy and operations of the benefit programs as part of the total rewards center of excellence. Ensures benefits programs support the system's strategic objectives and meet legal requirements. The scope of benefits programs may include medical and dental benefits, retirement programs, disability insurance, wellbeing, voluntary benefits, and other employee benefit programs.

Principle Responsibilities :

Participates in the development of a benefits strategy aligned with the organization's business strategy in compliance with legislative, regulatory and negotiated labor requirements.

Key contributor in the development of benefits plans and programs.

Analyzes trends and costs to make and implement recommendations.

Leverages benefits best practices and knowledge of regulatory changes to recommend compensation changes.

Develops communication strategy for benefit programs.

Acts as final escalation point to consult on complex benefits issues.

Conducts requests for proposals to analyze and recommend vendors.

Provides ongoing management of vendors including contract review, monitoring performance guarantees, analyzing cost trends, and ensuring deliverables.

Leads in the impact assessment of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures on employee benefit plans.

Assists in the preparation of various committee meeting materials and may attend meetings.

Collaborates with Total Rewards leaders to provide cross-functional support as needed.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources or related discipline

6-7+ years benefits experience within human resources / total rewards OR 5+ in progressive benefits specialty role in a large matrixed environment

Physical Demands :

Sedentary :

Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range : $41.98 to $58.08 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and / or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind, body, spirit and community of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include :

Medical / Dental

PTO / Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term / Long-term Disability

Paid Caregiver Leave

Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

Benefit eligibility / offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.