Senior Benefits and Wellbeing Analyst
Providence, RI - USA
Job Summary
Pay Range:
$83200.00 - $124800.00Please emailif you are a candidate seeking a reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process.
At BCBSRI our greatest resource is our people.
We come from varying backgrounds different cultures and unique experiences. We are hard-working caring and creative individuals who collaborate support one another and grow together. Passion empathy and understanding are at the forefront of everything we donot just for our members but for our employees as well.
We recognize that to do your best work you have to be your best self.
Its why we offer flexible work arrangements that include remote and hybrid opportunities and paid time off. We provide tuition reimbursement and assist with student-loan repayment. We offer health dental and vision insurance as well as programs that support your mental health and well-being. We pay competitively offer bonuses and investment plans and are committed to growing and developing our employees.
Our culture is one of belonging.
We strive to be transparent and accountable. We believe in equipping our associates with the knowledge and resources they need to be successful. No matter where youre at in the organization youre an integral part of our team and your input thoughts and ideas are valued.
Join others who value a workplace for all.
We appreciate and celebrate everything that makes us unique from personal characteristics to past experiences. Our different perspectives strengthen us as an organization and help us better serve all Rhode Islanders.
Were dedicated to serving Rhode Islanders.
Our focus extends beyond providing access to high-quality affordable and equitable care. To further improve the health and well-being of our fellow Rhode Islanders we regularly roll up our sleeves and get to work (literally) in communities all across the statebuilding homes working in food pantries revitalizing community centers and transforming outdoor spaces for children and adults. Because we believe it is our collective responsibility to uplift our fellow Rhode Islanders when and where we can our associates receive additional paid time to volunteer.
Remote but must be commutable distance to Providence RI to attend quarterly meetings.
What you will do:
Put the employee experience first
- Design administer and continuously improve health retirement voluntary and wellbeing programs with a strong focus on clarity accessibility and ease of use
- Champion employee understanding and adoption of benefits through thoughtful communication datadriven insights and strategic partnerships
- Act as a trusted advisor to HR colleagues and employees bringing empathy judgment and strong problemsolving skills to complex situations
Lead with influence and expertise
- Own the ongoing configuration testing maintenance and enhancement of benefits programs in Workday ensuring accuracy and a seamless employee experience
- Partner on Workday releases improvements and digital enablement efforts that reduce friction improve selfservice and increase transparency
- Use technology analytics automation and emerging AI capabilities to improve operational efficiency and employee support.
Align wellbeing to strategyand make it stick
- Ensure wellbeing programs are clearly aligned to broader people and business strategy
- Increase awareness and perceived value of existing benefitsespecially nocost or employerpaid offeringsthrough targeted campaigns and insights from engagement or utilization data
- Collaborate with HR and key stakeholders to ensure wellbeing initiatives are relevant measurable and responsive to workforce needs
Ensure compliant trusted benefit administration
- Maintain strong oversight of benefits compliance across federal state and local regulations (including ERISA ACA HIPAA and related requirements)
- Coordinate audits filings required notices and reporting with vendors and external partners ensuring timeliness and accuracy
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments assess impact and provide clear recommendations to leadership on required or optional program changes
Lead with influence and expertise
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure programs are administered efficiently compliantly and in alignment with organizational goals
- Provide mentorship and subjectmatter guidance to HR colleagues supporting consistent highquality benefits administration
- Use benchmarking trend analysis and workforce insights to inform future benefits and wellbeing strategy
What you need to succeed:
- 5-7 years of experience in employee benefits administration and analysis
- Strong knowledge of benefits compliance and regulatory requirements
- Handson experience administering benefits in Workday (strongly preferred)
- Digital fluency and comfort leveraging HR technology data automation and emerging AI capabilities
- A balance of analytical rigor and employee empathyyou can handle complexity without losing sight of the human experience
- Ability to translate strategy into action and communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders
- Bachelors degree in HR Business or a related field (or equivalent experience); professional certification (e.g. SHRMCP CBP) a plus
Location:
BCBSRI is headquartered in downtown Providence conveniently located near the train station and bus terminal. We actively support associate well-being and work/life balance and offer the following schedules based on role:
- In-office: onsite 5 days per week
- Hybrid: onsite 2-4 days per week
- Remote: onsite 0-1 days per week. Permitted to reside in the following states pending approval from the Human Resources Department: Arizona Connecticut Florida Georgia Louisiana Massachusetts North Carolina Oklahoma Rhode Island South Carolina Texas Virginia
Our culture of belonging at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is at the core of all we do and it strengthens our ability to meet the challenges of todays healthcare industry. BCBSRI is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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