Benefits Healthcare Program Manager

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client is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to manage various initiatives within the global and US healthcare benefits programs. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to support client's healthcare strategy and impact the health and wellbeing of our employees and families.

* Manage Global Benefits Programs including vendors and escalated customer support * Manage US Healthcare programs including medical, dental, vision and pharmacy. * Responsible for compliance, vendor performance and processes related to healthcare programs. * Lead and facilitate vendor audits, contract negotiations and service level agreements to optimize vendor performance. * Drive program strategy through market assessment, vendor capability and employee experience * Monitor and track budgets, forecasts related to assigned vendors * Oversee HealthCare Reform employer requirements engaging with internal business partners, consultants and vendors. * Review and develop online and written benefits communications internally or from vendors * Consult and advise on escalated employee issues or appeals with HR Helpline * Partner closely with internal partners including international benefits team financial analyst, payroll, procurement and legal. * Manage or assist with department/program administration and support. * Participation in various benefit surveys and benchmarking

* Demonstrated project management skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external partners on projects * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong knowledge and experience of US corporate benefits, international experience a plus * Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail * Comfortable working in ambiguity * Self-starter, skilled at effectively managing multiple priorities and tasks in a complex, fast paced environment * Strong financial acumen and analytical skills * Ability to innovate and drive change with vendors and internal partners * Fluent using basic technology tools (e.g. Pages, Numbers, Keynote) * Experience building relationships with key external organizations * Strong customer service/support skills