Benefits Strategy and Compliance Partner

Work Shift : Please see job description for details.

Time Type : Full time

Department : CC407270 Human Resources

Summary : The Benefits Strategy & Compliance Partner serves as a strategic advisor responsible for benefit plan optimization, reconciliation integrity, vendor oversight, and compliance assurance. This role evaluates plan design, models financial impact, ensures accuracy of benefit deductions and vendor invoices, and develops strategies to improve ROI. By blending reconciliation expertise with strategic planning, this position safeguards both financial integrity and long-term competitiveness of the benefits program.

Responsibilities :

• Reconcile vendor invoices, payroll deductions, and enrollment data; resolve discrepancies.
• Lead compliance audits, ensuring alignment with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and plan rules.
• Develop and monitor dashboards that track cost, utilization, and accuracy.
• Model cost and ROI for proposed plan design changes.
• Lead vendor RFPs, contract negotiations, and performance reviews.
• Identify and implement process improvements in reconciliation and vendor data management.
• Benchmark benefits against peers and best practices.
• Provide executive-level reporting on financial integrity, compliance, and strategic opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility, collaboration, and a service-oriented approach consistent with Arkansas Children's mission and values.

Requirements :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Bachelor's degree recommended. Bachelor's degree and 4 years of relevant experience required. Recommended certifications include Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), and SHRM-CP.

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws.

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