Benefits Program Manager, Non-Medical Plans - Hybrid And / Or Remote Within California Only

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Department Overview

Health & Welfare Benefits is a unit within Total Rewards, part of Systemwide Human Resources.

Position Summary

Manages specific benefit programs. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to manage and use professional staff and resources to meet schedules and goals. Oversees benefits program issues that are diverse in scope. Has interactions with internal and external contacts on issues of significance. Exercises strong judgment in interpreting and administering benefit programs. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• 20% Manages vendor performance evaluation and reporting, negotiates with vendor account management to resolve plan design and operational issues. Negotiates and manages performance standards/agreements to ensure appropriate levels of service are met.
• 20% Through subordinates, oversees contract renewals and ongoing maintenance of contracts as well as competitive bidding of medical program services
• 20% Selects, develops and evaluates a professional staff to ensure effective and efficient operation of function. Provides direct supervision and guidance to staff members involved in the development, implementation, compliance and maintenance non-medical programs and policies.
• 15% Use internal and vendor performance metrics to formulate plan design and program recommendations to further enhance program value to employees and UC. Conducts short and long-range planning.
• 15% Provides subject matter expertise on non-medical plans. Interacts with senior management and stakeholders on controversial situations, negotiations or, to influence and persuade others.
• 10% Keeps abreast of health and welfare benefits trends to ensure benefit offerings align with UC strategy, meet employee/retiree needs and are market competitive.

Experience

Required Qualifications

Minimum 10 years work experience, with a minimum of eight years experience in health and welfare benefits management for a large organization, preferably in the higher education industry.

Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications

• Requires broad knowledge of theory and practice related to benefits and retirement plan design.
• Requires broad knowledge of benefits financial analysis, underwriting and actuarial principles, benchmarking, strategic and clinical aspects of program design, research review, accounting principles and practices, performance measurement tools.
• Communicates information in a clear and concise manner in writing and verbally.
• Client services oriented, has good listening, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task, shift priorities as necessary and meet deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and act persuasively in sensitive situations; skills in conflict management techniques.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate and influence others and develop and maintain high standards of customer service.
• Proven ability to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution.
• Requires experience managing a professional staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of policies and practices in financial, employee and labor relations, and UC business areas.
• Requires broad understanding of UC budgetary, political and employee relations dynamics.

Education

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Travel Requirements

10% Offsite meetings, conferences

Job Title: Benefits Program Strategy Manager 1

Job Code: 000288

Salary Grade: Grade 25

Payscale: $135,000 - $153,100

Full Salary Range: $105,500 - $200,700

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

Health & Welfare Benefits is a unit within Total Compensation, part of Systemwide Human Resources.

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/benefits-of-belonging.html

Additional Information

How to Apply

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

Application Review Date

The first review date for this job is September 8th, 2023 The position will be open until filled.

Conditions of Employment

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. https://www.ucop.edu/local-human-resources/manager-resources/hiring-process/background-checks.html

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. https://www.ucop.edu/safety-and-loss-prevention/environmental/program-resources/uc-smoke-free/uc-smoke-tobacco-free.html

August 2021 Update: The University of California has issued a policy requiring employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 before physically accessing the University location or programs. Upon hire into a UCOP position, you will be provided detailed instructions on how to comply with this policy including access to the COVID vaccination at no cost. New hires to UCOP who work onsite or will come onsite for any activities at a UCOP or other UC location must comply with this policy within 8 weeks after their start date. The policy allows for employees to request approval for an exception or deferral. https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19

EEO Statement

The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction

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