RESPONSIBLE FOR: 
Maintains and administers system-wide benefits programs, including assisting in the administration and compliance activities of all benefits programs; assisting all areas of the organization with benefit information and resolution of issues. Supervises payments for benefit program bills and tracks costs; performs benefit plan cost analysis; services as point of contact for carriers and Third Party Administrators; assists in preparation work to ensure ERISA and HIPAA compliance of benefit plans; participates in communication strategy and distribution to members. Assists on special projects as assigned. Performs other duties as needed.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a closely related field is required. 
In lieu of degree, six (6) years of relevant work experience will be accepted in addition to the experience requirement.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Three (3) years of benefits work experience or a closely related field is required. 
(If no degree, a total of nine (9) years of experience required).

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Work experience involving the administration of defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans, administration of health and welfare plans, is preferred. 
Experience with research and analysis of data is preferred.