Employee Benefits Sourcing Manager
Employee Benefits Sourcing Manager
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Job Description
Summary
TheCentral Employee Services Division (CESD)within the Department of Human Resources (DHR) seeks an experienced dynamic and motivated Employee Benefits Sourcing Manager.
TheEmployee Benefits Sourcing Managerwill lead strategic sourcing and vendor management for all outside vendors that provide benefits coverage wellbeing services and related programs for county employees. The position will be responsible for ensuring these vendors are coordinating with internal county benefits policy operations and administrative staff. This rolesupports the Countys continued move to valuebased healthcare purchasing and effective programs that support employee health and wellbeing.
The Employee Benefits Sourcing Manageris a member of the CESD leadership teamand reports to the Director. The incumbent is expected to be a subject matter expert who understands the changing landscape of employee benefits market trends and purchasing practices which drive greater healthcare value equity accessibility cost effectiveness and a positive experience for health plan members and the County.Who We Are
The Department of Human Resources mission is to provide strategic human resources leadership modernized systems customerfocused services and tools designed to support the management growth and development of the King County workforce. The Central Employee Services Division is a division within DHR. Ensuring the health and safety of employees is the Countys number one priority and the division provides integrated services in the areas of Safety and Claims (Workers Compensation) Disability and Leaves Balanced You (Wellbeing) and Employee Giving Employee Assistance Program Benefits Strategy as well as Benefits Payroll and Retirement Operations. As a selfinsured entity in Washington State the County selfadministers its Workers Compensation program.
The work we do requires strong connection and collaboration with peer departments and across the County. We deliver a broad range of programs that are both countywide and department specific all through an antiracist and proequity framework guided by our True North and Values the six pillars of our Investing in YOU strategy and the Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan.Job Duties
- Working with minimum supervision manage benefits contracting process with multiple vendors for multiple benefits; research and draft technical specifications for Requests for Proposals (RFPs); coordinate with the Countys Procurement section to ensure fair and open competition per county policies; involve outside stakeholders from labor and management as needed; and coordinate contract negotiation including legal and risk management review and negotiation of performance guarantees.
- Ensure conformance with relevant regulations and county policies programs and objectives (e.g. HIPAAcompliant business associate agreements; cybersecurity best practices and requirements federal transparency requirements and datasharing arrangements involving benefits program vendors consultants and local & state agencies).
- Perform ongoing contract management duties including processing change orders and annual vendor contract renewals; reviewing and directing actions as needed related to vendor plan provisions processes funding arrangements and transition issues; ensuring new regulations are reflected in contract documents; and proposing changes in the scope of work as needed.
- Serve as the escalation point for benefits administration issues. Assure vendor compliance with performance and financial guarantees; may facilitate meetings to review vendor performance and other issues; manage special issues associated with vendor contract terminations or extensions requiring waivers from procurement requirements.
- Support the Benefits Operations section during program implementation to ensure a smooth transition to production; coordinate program integration; work with benefits vendors to assist in the timely resolution of problems; monitor vendor services.
- Actively participate in research and strategic planning to explore and develop proposals for plan improvements consistent with stated county goals. Participate in presentations to management and union leaders regarding proposed program changes.
- Serve as a consultant to other Human Resources Department staff regarding solicitations for outside goods and services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Wed love to hear from those who have: - A commitment to the longterm strategic vision and values of the County to positively impact the cost quality accessibility and equity of health care services provided in the local market.
- Demonstrated experience in complex procurement and vendor management with preference for demonstrated experience in employee health benefits (such as medical pharmacy dental vision life/disability and wellbeing programs).
- Demonstrated ability to work in an environment of fastpaced strategic planning and negotiations with labor leaders senior managers elected officials county leadership and regional leaders.
- Knowledge of current trends options and best practices in employee health benefits and related procurement strategies.
- Familiarity with health plan compliance regulations such as ACA HIPAA COBRA and CAA is strongly desired.
- Strong listening skills and demonstrated ability to analyze options and to take the initiative to proactively recommend changes to current contract or procurement approaches.
- Advanced skill in developing complex requests for proposals for health and healthcarerelated services contract analysis and negotiation problem solving conflict resolution and decisionmaking.
- Advanced skill in facilitating the implementation of complex benefits and wellbeing programs within a benefits operations unit.
- Advanced skill in gathering analyzing and synthesizing data report writing communication and effective presentation skills.
- Skill in working with a team of experts to develop evaluate and monitor complex performancebased contracts.
- Demonstrated ability in project management and ability to meet deadlines under pressure. Skill in handling multiple competing priorities.
- Experience in culturally diverse environments.
- Skill in effectively using current office technology and software.
- OR any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired skills knowledge and ability to perform the job duties.
Minimum Qualifications - Five years of increasingly responsible experience in health and welfare procurement sourcing and project management in the public sector; OR
- Any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Other Position Information
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtimeeligible. Employees are paid on a biweekly schedule every other Thursday comprising a 40hour workweek normally 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is not represented by a union and is classified as a Benefits Plan Manager: class code: 233701.Supplemental Information
Who May Apply:
This recruitment is open to all applicants including current King County employees and the public and will be used to fill one career service position.
Selection Process
Forms and Materials Required- An online employment application completed at The employment history should go back at least 10 years if you have 10 years of employment or more to include all relevant experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. All relevant experience must be included in the application.
- A cover letter no more than two pages summarizing how you meet the required experience qualifications knowledge and job skills listed above. In addition please share why you are interested in this position. This is a required application material. If a cover letter is not received your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.
For more information on this recruitment please contact:
Jen Montoya Senior HR Analyst atTeleworking Requirement
The work associated with this position is currently being performed predominantly through telework complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
King County has a robust collection oftools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the departments hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a Countyissued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.
Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
