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Senior Benefit Consultant

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field
  • Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in employee benefits administration, benefits consulting, or total rewards
  • Demonstrated expertise in health and welfare benefit plan design, administration, and compliance
  • Experience working with Workday and large-scale HRIS platforms

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior subject matter expert responsible for the strategic design, analysis, implementation, communication, and ongoing administration of health and welfare programs
  • Lead complex benefit initiatives, vendor management activities, compliance reviews, financial analyses, and organizational projects
  • Partner with HR leaders, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and external vendors to evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Provide project leadership, consultation, and mentoring to Benefits Consultants and Benefits Analysts

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Freelance
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • Benefits Specialist
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Communication
  • Mentorship
  • Collaboration

About the company

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Mercy

Hospitals & Health Care

Mercy, one of the 25 largest U.S. health systems, serves millions annually with nationally recognized quality care and one of the nation’s largest Accountable Care Organizations. Mercy is a highly integrated, multi-state health care system including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient and urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 3,400 Mercy Clinic physicians and advanced practitioners, as well as more than 40,000 co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.Mercy’s Virtual Care Center is the world’s first such facility dedicated to care outside its own walls, monitoring patients 24/7/365 across the country, using high-speed data and video connections and medically intervening when and where patients need it with a comprehensive team approach. Visit MercyVirtual.netMercy was among the first health care organizations in the U.S. to have an integrated electronic health record (EHR) connecting all points of care. Mercy Technology Services’ broad use of its EHR has been recognized at one of the highest possible levels by Epic. Visit MercyTechnology.net.For information about Mercy's social media policy, please visit https://www.mercy.net/footer/website-terms-and-privacy/#social. Please note: many of the images and videos featured on our page were taken before the COVID-19 pandemic. Rest assured, we are following all necessary guidelines at this time, whether it's in photos and videos here, or in person at any of our Mercy facilities. For more information, visit Mercy.net/COVID19.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryHospitals & Health Care
Company size10001

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Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under minimal supervision, serves as a senior subject matter expert responsible for the strategic design, analysis, implementation, communication, and ongoing administration of Mercy's health and welfare programs. Leads complex benefit initiatives, vendor management activities, compliance reviews, financial analyses, and organizational projects that support Mercy's mission and strategic objectives.
Partners closely with the Director of Benefits, HR leaders, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and external vendors to evaluate program effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop recommendations that enhance the caregiver experience while balancing organizational cost and compliance requirements.
Provides project leadership, consultation, and mentoring to Benefits Consultants and Benefits Analysts while serving as a key resource for complex benefit-related issues, regulatory changes, and strategic initiatives.

Position Details:

**This position is primarily remote but candidates must live in the Metropolitan St. Louis area and be able to come onsite a few times a month.**


Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field required. 


Experience: Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in employee benefits administration, benefits consulting, or total rewards. 


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Demonstrated expertise in health and welfare benefit plan design, administration, and compliance. 
  • Experience leading complex projects, vendor implementations, and organizational initiatives. 
  • Advanced analytical skills with experience evaluating benefit utilization, claims, and financial data. 
  • Experience working with Workday and large-scale HRIS platforms. 
  • Professional certifications such as CEBS, CBP, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred. 
  • Proven ability to develop executive-level recommendations and influence strategic decision-making. 

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.


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