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About the job

Location: Remote

Department: Human Resources

Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

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Partner directly with the VP of Benefits to design and execute a unified, multi-year strategy integrating retirement, health, and population wellness initiatives.

Serve as the Benefits department's primary liaison and consultant across enterprise teams—including IT, Finance, HR Operations, Legal, and Payroll.

Build dynamic, value-driven communication campaigns for open enrollment, life events, and education to boost overall benefits literacy.

Use focus groups, survey data, and associate feedback to identify gaps, refine offerings, and elevate employee satisfaction metrics.

Collaborate with internal partners and vendors to set KPIs, track holistic plan metrics against financial goals, and benchmark against market trends.

Facilitate operational transformation across the department by implementing agile workflows, process improvements, and digital tools to replace legacy practices.

Education and Work Experience

High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences:

Progressive experience in employee benefits design, retirement plan administration and health/wellness initiatives

Experience driving organizational change, modernizing legacy processes, and improving associate experience/satisfaction.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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