Benefits Management Oversee comprehensive benefits programs tailored to healthcare employees, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, disability, wellness, and leave programs Administration of governmental 457b, 401a, and supplemental retirement plans Evaluate and recommend benefit plan enhancements to support employee well-being, burnout reduction, and retention in a high-demand clinical environment Manage vendor relationships including brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators (TPAs) Maintain and update benefit data and systems through Workday Lead annual open enrollment with a focus on clear, accessible communication for a 24/7 workforce Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including: ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FLSA and wage/hour regulations Maintain and update plan documents, Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) Partner with legal and compliance teams on audits and regulatory reviews Educate employees on total rewards offerings, including complex compensation structures Partner with HR Business Partners, Finance, and Executive Leadership on workforce planning and labor cost management Qualifications: Education Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Business, Finance, or related field required 6+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, preferably within a healthcare system, hospital, or physician group. Responsibilities: Compensation Strategy Design and manage compensation programs for a diverse workforce, including both clinical and non-clinical staff Oversee shift differentials, on-call pay, weekend premiums, and other healthcare-specific pay practices Lead annual compensation review cycles, including merit, market, and equity adjustments Conduct market benchmarking using healthcare-specific survey data (e.g, SullivanCotter, Mercer) Ensure internal equity and alignment with organizational compensation philosophy Analyze compensation data specific to healthcare trends (e.g., turnover, retention, allowances and overtime) Lead and develop total rewards staff Provide guidance to leaders on compensation decisions, job evaluations, and pay practices.