athenahealth ยท 2 hours ago
US Benefits Manager
Belfast ME
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $164K/yr
5+ years expathenahealth is a company focused on creating a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. They are seeking an experienced US Benefits Manager to implement and manage comprehensive benefits programs that attract and retain top talent, driving employee engagement and job satisfaction.
Enterprise SoftwareHealth CareInformation TechnologyMedical
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and administer competitive benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision and wellbeing plans
Design and deliver clear, concise communications to employees, managers, and HR teams about benefits programs, ensuring high levels of engagement and understanding
Analyze benefits data and trends using reporting tools to inform strategy and decision-making
Ensure benefits comply with federal, state, and local regulations such as ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and COBRA
Collaborate with the Total Rewards team to align benefits programs with organizational goals and industry trends
Assess, design, and deliver relevant Wellness programs
Lead projects related to benefits enhancements, compliance, and communication initiatives
Utilize Workday HRIS to maintain accurate benefits data and streamline processes
Develop and maintain relationships with benefits vendors, including health insurance carriers, brokers, and administrators
Prepare annual benefits budgets, forecast costs, and track actual spending against projections
Support benefits communication campaigns to increase employee engagement and understanding
Assist in benchmarking and market analysis to maintain competitive benefits offerings
Participate in cross-functional HR projects as needed
Provide guidance and support to HR partners and managers on benefits-related inquiries
Contribute to continuous process improvements within the benefits function
Monitor industry trends and best practices to recommend innovative benefits solutions
Support annual benefits open enrollment and other key benefits events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent years of relevant professional experience
5+ years of experience in benefits management
5+ years of experience in benefits management, preferably in a large organization, in technology or healthcare industries
3+ years of experience with Workday HRIS, including implementation, configuration, and management of benefits programs
Familiarity with Benefits and Payroll processes is required
Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience with data analysis and reporting tools, including Workday, to inform benefits program decisions
Ability to organize and lead large scale projects, including but not limited to annual open enrollment
Preferred
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CEBS, or similar certifications a plus
Benefits
Commuter support
Employee assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Employee resource groups
Collaborative workspaces
Company
athenahealth
Athenahealth is a provider of medical practice automation and claims management software to medical groups and health systems.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$40MKey Investors
Venrock
2021-11-22Acquired
2017-05-18Post Ipo Equity
2007-09-20IPO
Leadership Team
Eddie Ross
Vice President, Payer
Anil Patil
Executive Director Engineering
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