Senior Director of Benefits Administration - Total Rewards - Minnetonka, MN

At UnitedHealth Group, our employees are “the living lab” for the innovative health and well-being capabilities we bring to our members. In alignment with Total Rewards and Benefits strategies, the Senior Director, Benefits Administration plays a lead role in the administration and implementation of benefits programs.
Positions in this function are responsible for design, communication and administration of enterprise-wide health and welfare, and retirement and savings benefit programs in a heavily outsourced environment. Manages vendors, open enrollment, the annual calendar, and ensures programs are fiscally sound and documentation meets legally required standards.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Company thought leader
Functional SME
Broad business approach
Resource to senior leadership
Develops pioneering approaches to emerging industry trends
 
 
 

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or similar field or combination of education and/or relevant experience
10 or more years of increasing responsibility in health & wellness benefits plan design and strategy and/or benefits administration with at least three of these years in a leadership capacity in a complex/large employer setting
Strong business analysis including familiarity with benefits administration systems, enrollment systems and other HRIS systems
Track record of maintaining effective working relationships and influencing others at all levels of the organization
3 or more years of experience as a people manager able to develop, grow, motivate, and mentor staff to perform at their best
5 or more years of experience in all areas of benefits compliance including PPACA, ADA, IRC Section 125, HIPAA, ERISA and COBRA
3 or more years of experience managing partner/vendor relationships to ensure high-quality service and cost effectiveness
Excellent project management, interpersonal, verbal & written communication, problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to resolve issues and influence in a team-based environment as well as the ability to work independently
Demonstrated experience balancing multiple priorities, performing detailed and accurate work, and meeting established deadlines
Knowledge of benefits accounting and financial business proficiency
Proficiency in data analysis tools including Excel
 UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow. Already Fortune 14, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.
 
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
 
 
 
Job Keywords:  Benefits Administration,enrollment systems and other HRIS systems, PPACA, ADA, IRC Section 125, HIPAA, ERISA and COBRA, Minnetonka, MN, Minnesota