SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES and FUNCTIONS:

• Manage all aspects of the health and welfare benefits programs, including group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plans, voluntary benefits and EAP.

• Continuously monitor and report on performance of benefit plans, including overall claims experience, high claimants and pharmacy spend, and participate in assessment of cost projections and necessary premium adjustments.

•Must possess a strong working knowledge of our key information systems.

• Continually review and recommend new approaches and programs to managing health plan costs while improving experiences for members.

• Investigate new benefit programs, recommending changes where appropriate and improving existing programs, including voluntary benefit programs. For all benefits programs, build and maintain productive vendor relationships to ensure delivery of maximum value and service to covered members.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and ensure all employer filings are completed on a timely basis.  

• Facilitate the annual renewal and open enrollment process including preparation of employee communications and updating benefit enrollment information.

• Develop and maintain effective communication strategies to drive employee awareness and understanding of all health & welfare benefits programs.

• Lead benefit initiatives for key implementations and projects that increase employee engagement such as benefits fairs, retirement planning events etc.

• Oversee invoice and billing reconciliation for benefits programs including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD etc.   

• Lead annual 401(k) audit in conjunction with outside partners.

• Keep apprised of federal, state and local benefit and retirement regulations to ensure company compliance.

• Align benefit program with SEARHC strategies and monitors the program against industry/market trends.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Details:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance or equivalent work experience and/or education.

• 5+ years of leadership experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations affecting employee benefit programs.

• Collaborative team player and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to interface and communicate effectively in a clear and concise manner with all levels of employees, managers, consultants, and advisors.

• Excellent communication skills are necessary along with good facilitation and administrative skills.

• Ability to work with confidential information and maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Strong Microsoft excel skills and proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications as necessary.

• Strong employee coaching, development and leadership skills with an emphasis on proactively seeking continual improvements.

• Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs/options.

This position reports to the Vice President of Human Resources and has supervisory responsibility.

Position Information:

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!