EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.Location: Open to any location in the US within the Eastern and Central time zonesJob Title: Assistant Director, Benefits Healthcare StrategyEverything we do for our clients comes down to having the right business and technical knowledge and experience for every occasion. Naturally, there's plenty going on behind the scenes to make that happen, and our colleagues across the business look to our Talent team to guarantee that everything runs seamlessly. As a Benefits Healthcare Strategy Assistant Director, you'll be at the heart of that goal, providing comprehensive healthcare benefit services.The opportunityWe are seeking an experienced, analytical, and strategic individual to fill the role of Assistant Director, Benefits Healthcare Strategy. This position will be pivotal in developing, executing, communicating, and maintaining EY’s healthcare benefits strategy for all employees. The role will involve collaboration with Talent, Finance, and external advisors to ensure we offer competitive, cost-effective, and high-value healthcare benefits.Your key responsibilities
Develop, execute, and manage the firm's healthcare benefits strategy
Conduct regular benchmarking and trend analysis to ensure the firm's healthcare packages remain competitive and meet the needs of the workforce
Manage ongoing relationships with health plan providers, advisors, and other benefits-related vendors to optimize coverage, costs, and performance
Lead benefits-related projects and initiatives aimed at improving health and wellbeing of employees
Collaborate with Talent and Finance teams to budget and forecast health benefits expenses
Evaluate healthcare legislation, ensuring all policies and practices are compliant with regulatory standards
Maintain plan documentation and summary plan descriptions, in collaboration with benefits counsel
Conduct employee surveys to measure satisfaction levels with the existing healthcare benefits and identify areas for improvement
Represent benefits team on merger and acquisition initiatives
Qualify for this role, you must have
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in benefits management, particularly healthcare strategy
Proficient knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, including the Affordable Care Act, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, and related benefits legislation
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into strategic plans
Excellent negotiation and relationship-management skills
Strong project management skills and detail-oriented mindset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate complex benefits information to a diverse audience
Ideally, you’ll also have
Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation (or subdesignation)
What we look forAs our Assistant Director, Benefits Healthcare Strategy, you'll have a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of our employees, making this a role of significant importance within our organization. If you're ready to use your expert knowledge and strategic mindset to make a difference, this role is for you.What we offerWe offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $101,900 to $184,900. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $122,300 to $210,100. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.EY | Building a better working worldEY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, type Option 2 (HR-related inquiries) and then type Option 1 (HR Shared Services Center), which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team or email SSC Customer Support at ssc.customersupport@ey.com
