American National · 1 day ago
Senior Benefits Specialist
American National is seeking a Senior Benefits Specialist who is passionate about promoting employee health and well-being. The role involves leading open enrollment, managing benefit renewals, and serving as the primary contact for carriers and brokers to enhance the company's benefit programs.
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Responsibilities
Lead open enrollment from start to finish, handling Dayforce configuration, and providing employee education sessions/appropriate trainings
Lead annual benefit renewals and plan changes
Serve as the primary point of contact for carriers and broker
Make recommendations in conjunction with broker for changes in plan designs, plan document language, and vendor selection
Serve in a key role to shape total reward strategies that will help to assess, design, and implement innovative programs or enhancements
Support the company Wellness Program design enhancements and implementation
Lead the strategy, design, and delivery of health and welfare benefit programs including medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, wellness, disability, life, and other voluntary programs
Manage the employee benefit inbox
Function as the benefit subject matter expert, guiding colleagues and ensuring smooth operations
Qualification
Required
Led benefit program renewals and open enrollment, including carrier negotiations, plan design, and open enrollment education
Self‑starter who can operate independently and drive processes forward
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience leading health and welfare programs, considered
Certifications such as CBP (Certified Benefit Professional) or CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) is ideal
Strong HRIS benefit module skills, Dayforce or Workday - preferred
Excel proficiency (sorting, filtering, VLOOKUP, combining large datasets)
Familiarity with benefit filings, such as 1095 and 5500 reporting, is beneficial
Experience designing or enhancing wellness programs strongly valued
Company
American National
American National is an insurance company that provides life insurance, health insurance, and auto insurance services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-08-09Acquired
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