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    Benefits Consultant - Chicago, United States - The University of Chicago Medicine

    The University of Chicago Medicine
    The University of Chicago Medicine Chicago, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Join one of the nation's most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, as a

    Benefits Consultant

    for the

    Human Resources

    department.
    This role will manage benefit initiatives including open enrollment, new benefit implementations, and company-wide communications.

    The consultant will contribute to developing ongoing strategies to address benefit competitiveness and emerging trends - generating solutions to address problems proactively.

    Responsible for acquiring resources and coordinating with team members, cross-functional departments, and third-party vendors or consultants. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Provides training to management, HR, and employees on various benefit programs. Performs other administrative duties as assigned.
    Essential Job Functions

    Partners with Director, Benefits Planning to implement short- and long-term benefit strategies to support the business plans, including the UCMC, CHHD, Care Network, and other affiliates.

    Supports development of benefit program communications for the organization
    Research benefit program data and practices, gather input from Shared Services Total Rewards team, survey sources regarding benefit trends, and recommends efficiencies and process improvements

    Actively participates in development of communications strategies that convey the rationale for various programs and the benefit they are intended to deliver to participants.

    May deliver employee presentations and train-the-trainer
    Develops, reviews and updates administration policies and procedures. Understands the impact of legislative changes on Health & Welfare, Health Management, and Retirement plans
    Works collaboratively with the Shared Services team to refine and enhance benefit practices and administration to not only ensure flawless execution of the annual and standard benefit processes but also strengthen and streamline business processes
    Identifies industry trends for activity relating to market competitiveness and program design
    Assists in developing processes for measuring achievement of benefit related goals
    Qualifications
    Bachelors degree in related discipline, preferably HR or business
    Prefer Master's degree in Human Resources or related field
    Minimum 7 years HR experience, with at least 5 years of benefits (health & welfare and retirement) experience, including plan design, program implementation, program administration and communications
    Thorough working knowledge of benefit concepts, theories, and federal/state employee benefit regulations
    Competence in managing multiple projects simultaneously with a strong results/goal orientation
    Demonstrated ability to convert business needs into transformational and implementable recommendations
    Sense of urgency, logic and drive to solve difficult problems with effective solutions
    Strong interpersonal, influence, and oral and written communication skills
    Skill in examining operations and procedures, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
    Ability to make decisions and operate independently with respect to complex issues and business requirements with a high degree of exposure
    Ability to thrive in a changing environment and deal with ambiguity
    Conflict management skills
    Demonstrated ability to attain results in a team environment with proven project management and organizational skills
    Outstanding attention to analytic, verbal and written detail
    Strong analytical abilities including expert aptitude for Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word
    Experience with Human Resource Systems application reporting and communicating change needs to an HRIS team
    Excellent personal, interpersonal communication and presentation skills
    Ability to work closely with others as part of a team while being able to take full responsibility for a task
    Ability to act in a professional manner and use appropriate judgment on sensitive, confidential issues
    Preferred Qualifications
    Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
    Professional in Human Resources

    ( PHR)
    Position Details
    Job Type /


    FTE:
    Full Time (1.0 FTE)

    Shift:
    Days


    Unit/Department:
    Human Resources


    CBA Code:
    Non-Union

    Must comply with UCMC's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

    Why Join Us

    We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment... with patients and with each other.


    We're in this together:
    working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, The University of Chicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
    ________

    Bring your career to the next level at a hospital that is thriving; from patient satisfaction to employee engagement, we are at the Forefront of Medicine.

    Take advantage of all we have to offer and #BringYourPassiontotheForefront.
    University of Chicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:

    The University of Chicago Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

    We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

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