Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development
Benefit Consultant
Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
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Benefits Consultant Responsibilities
Assist in development of the strategy and/or plan/program design to support assigned Benefits Areas; work with external consultants and vendors to map short‑ and long‑term strategies; evaluate systems and processes and advocate for improvements; conduct demographic and financial analysis to vet potential design options; attend and present to department and organizational leadership to gain alignment; maintain subject‑matter expertise including knowledge of external market trends, benchmarking, current regulatory landscape and internal processes.
Determine relevant metrics for ongoing measurement; coordinate procurement of metrics with analytics; report on relevant metrics.
Keep abreast of changes in employee relations; practice consistent, standardized processes; recommend policy changes responding to regulatory, environmental, and HR field advancements; interpret policies and counsel regarding employee responsibilities and rights; proactively identify, manage and facilitate equitable resolution of job‑related complaints; conduct internal investigations and report findings; ensure consistent practices and decision‑making to mitigate risk and promote an ethical work environment; identify, analyze, and provide conflict‑resolution practices; recommend strategies to address current and future employee‑relations needs.
Own execution of the assigned strategy, plan or program through project management including resource allocation and meeting cadence; coordinate with internal communications for key messages; work with vendors; coordinate with HR Operations, payroll, finance and legal to operationalize; review and update corporate policies annually; recommend and lead policy changes; execute policy changes with Benefits Team and HR Operations/HRIS partners; serve as escalation point for exceptions and appeals; review current plan or program, resolve or escalate appropriately.
Own vendor relationships for assigned Benefits Areas: day‑to‑day contact, contract ownership, performance guarantees, renewals, RFP oversight and vendor selection; facilitate vendor transitions.
Participate in leading the development, implementation and maintenance of competitive benefit and reward plans, practices and policies.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
5+ years of work experience in a related discipline.
Primary Location Lincoln Building
Schedule Full time
Shift Day (United States of America)
Department Total Rewards
Employee Status Regular
FTE 1
Weekly Hours 40
Pay Range Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status: $91,520.00 - $116,688.00
About Us At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Company Achievements
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
Consistently certified as great place to work
A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
EEO Statement Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
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Benefits Consultant Responsibilities
Assist in development of the strategy and/or plan/program design to support assigned Benefits Areas; work with external consultants and vendors to map short‑ and long‑term strategies; evaluate systems and processes and advocate for improvements; conduct demographic and financial analysis to vet potential design options; attend and present to department and organizational leadership to gain alignment; maintain subject‑matter expertise including knowledge of external market trends, benchmarking, current regulatory landscape and internal processes.
Determine relevant metrics for ongoing measurement; coordinate procurement of metrics with analytics; report on relevant metrics.
Keep abreast of changes in employee relations; practice consistent, standardized processes; recommend policy changes responding to regulatory, environmental, and HR field advancements; interpret policies and counsel regarding employee responsibilities and rights; proactively identify, manage and facilitate equitable resolution of job‑related complaints; conduct internal investigations and report findings; ensure consistent practices and decision‑making to mitigate risk and promote an ethical work environment; identify, analyze, and provide conflict‑resolution practices; recommend strategies to address current and future employee‑relations needs.
Own execution of the assigned strategy, plan or program through project management including resource allocation and meeting cadence; coordinate with internal communications for key messages; work with vendors; coordinate with HR Operations, payroll, finance and legal to operationalize; review and update corporate policies annually; recommend and lead policy changes; execute policy changes with Benefits Team and HR Operations/HRIS partners; serve as escalation point for exceptions and appeals; review current plan or program, resolve or escalate appropriately.
Own vendor relationships for assigned Benefits Areas: day‑to‑day contact, contract ownership, performance guarantees, renewals, RFP oversight and vendor selection; facilitate vendor transitions.
Participate in leading the development, implementation and maintenance of competitive benefit and reward plans, practices and policies.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
5+ years of work experience in a related discipline.
Primary Location Lincoln Building
Schedule Full time
Shift Day (United States of America)
Department Total Rewards
Employee Status Regular
FTE 1
Weekly Hours 40
Pay Range Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status: $91,520.00 - $116,688.00
About Us At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Company Achievements
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
Consistently certified as great place to work
A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
EEO Statement Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
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