UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

The Benefits Strategy Consultant will partner with leadership on the design and strategy for UHG’s health and welfare plans (UHG, OCI and OPS). This position supports the design, benchmarking, communication and implementation of enterprise-wide health and welfare benefit programs. Engages and manages vendors, as necessary, to ensure programs are market competitive, fiscally sound and documentation meets legally required standards.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Partners with team to create annual strategic plan, including developing business cases for changes using benchmarking and financial/cost analysis
• Partners with Director to implement evidence-based plan designs aligned with enterprise strategy
• Supports integration activities, including analyzing new plan designs and exceptions requests for alignment with strategy
• Assists with data analytics, participation in industry surveys to ensure market-competitiveness, reporting and communication distribution lists
• Partners with administration team, vendors and others on the implementation of new plans, plan design changes, etc. including review and updating technical requirements to support Open Enrollment and other adhoc projects
• Partners with the communications team to create, review, and present accurate and engaging benefits communications materials for candidates and employees
• Partners cross functionally (HTI, administration, compliance, compensation) to ensure alignment with programs and strategies
• Back up support for vendor workflows, internal Employee Center Benefits escalations/cases, escalations from various areas, ad hoc projects and deliverables; performs other duties and projects as assigned
• Responsible for the accurate delivery of benefits programs that meet the objectives defined from the wellbeing, design and compliance teams and support the overall enterprise benefits strategy
• Maintain awareness and understanding of new and existing laws, regulations and guidance applicable to health and wellness benefit plans, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, Section 125, HSA, and COBRA
  

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Health Care Management, or other relevant program
• 5+ years of experience in consulting, plan sponsor or health and welfare administration or similar experience
• Experience and proficiency in providing consulting and collaboration with internal business, People Team, as well as external business partners
• Experience maintaining knowledge of best practices in the Benefits industry (e.g., CEBS, World@Work, BGH, current vendors) and incorporate into Benefits practices/programs (e.g., design trends, legal/regulatory changes, technology, benchmarking)
• Experience developing communications content, tools and resources to ensure awareness and understanding of Benefits programs and an optimal user experience
• Proficient in gathering, analyzing and utilizing benefits-related data, as well as, conducting reporting (i.e. benefit-related surveys, benchmarking, measurement of benefit data)
• Review benefit plan effectiveness through data analyses
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven excellent customer service skills
• Experience with benefits administration, HRIS or payroll systems
• Experience working with vendors and external consultants
• Experience working in a matrix organization
• CEBS or Benefits Certification
  

Careers with UnitedHealth Group. Discover rewarding opportunities as we help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Join a team of people who are talented, compassionate and driven. We will support you with the global outreach, resources and inclusive culture we’re proud to foster as a Fortune 5 company. We encourage you to grow as we offer a world of rewards and benefits for performance.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington Residents Only Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington residents is $85,000 to $167,300. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and 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.