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Arkansas Children's Hospital

Manager Benefits, Human Resources

Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208


Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC407270 Human Resources

Summary:

Responsible for the design, implementation and administration of company employee benefits. Develops benefit policies and communications and ensures maximum coverage at the least possible cost to the organization.

Additional Information:

This position can be in Little Rock or Springdale.

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Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Direct - 5 years with 3 years of leadership experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) - World at Work, Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) - International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - HRCI, SHRM-CP - SHRM, SHRM-SCP - SHRM, SPHR - HRCI

Recommended Certifications:

1 of the following certifications is required -

Description

Manage the annual open enrollment process to ensure plan changes are configured in the HRIS system and fully tested.

Implement approved new plans or changes to existing plans by preparing announcement materials, plan summary documents and other media for communicating plans to employees.

Conduct employee meetings during open enrollment , prepare staff for supporting design, development and delivery of benefit plan communications.

Maintain relationships with hospitals, physicians, insurance companies, employees, and beneficiaries to facilitate proper and complete utilization of benefits for all employees.

Support Total Rewards executive in developing benefit plan strategies, managing plan design and RFP projects and managing benefit plan vendor relationships.

Evaluates and compares existing benefit plans with those of other employers by analyzing data through affiliated associations (e.g., CHA, SHRM), subscribed benefit surveys in partnership with Compensation and other sources of market information.

Develop specifications for new plans and/or modifications to existing plans to: Maintain competitive position in our Arkansas labor markets, and align benefit plan design and costs to organization wide strategic priorities and budget.

Assure organization compliance with provisions of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Supervise preparation of reports and applications to regulatory agencies.

Review and analyze changes to state and federal laws pertaining to benefits, and report suggested changes to management.

Prepare and execute benefits documentation. Instruct insurance carriers , trustees and other administrative agencies to effect changes in benefits programs. Ensures prompt and accurate compliance.

Develops benefit information, statistical and census data for actuaries, internal legal department, insurance carriers and management.

Manage Benefit team members by setting performance goals, evaluate performance, provide guidance on career development plans, ensure processes are followed and process changes are updated, assign work responsibilities and ensure team members are equipped with the tools they need to perform their assigned tasks effectively.

Establish a One Team approach in working with other departments within Total Rewards and across the Human Resources organization, contributing to process improvement, culture and engagement initiatives.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager

“Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst

“We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

“Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant

“When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant

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. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.