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American National

Senior Benefits Specialist

American National, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Job Title:

Senior Benefits Specialist / Full-Time, Exempt Status

Location:

League City, Texas (Marina Plaza), Springfield, Missouri, Glenmont, New York

Hiring Manager:

Director, Human Resources

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday / Between the core hours of 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Travel:

Minimal

We are looking for a Senior Benefits Specialist who has a passion for promoting employee health and well-being, who can help evolve our current benefit programs and thrives on ensuring success to completion. This is your chance to be the expert for the American National benefit programs, shaping employee experience and driving enhancements that matter.

Responsibilities

Lead open enrollment from start to finish, handling Dayforce configuration, and providing employee education sessions/appropriate trainings

Lead annual benefit renewals and plan changes

Serve as the primary point of contact for carriers and broker

Make recommendations in conjunction with broker for changes in plan designs, plan document language, and vendor selection

Serve in a key role to shape total reward strategies that will help to assess, design, and implement innovative programs or enhancements

Support the company Wellness Program design enhancements and implementation

Lead the strategy, design, and delivery of health and welfare benefit programs including medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, wellness, disability, life, and other voluntary programs

Manage the employee benefit inbox

Function as the benefit subject matter expert, guiding colleagues and ensuring smooth operations

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience leading health and welfare programs, considered

Led benefit program renewals and open enrollment, including carrier negotiations, plan design, and open enrollment education

Certifications such as CBP (Certified Benefit Professional) or CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) is ideal

Strong HRIS benefit module skills, Dayforce or Workday - preferred

Excel proficiency (sorting, filtering, VLOOKUP, combining large datasets)

Self‑starter who can operate independently and drive processes forward

Familiarity with benefit filings, such as 1095 and 5500 reporting, is beneficial

Experience designing or enhancing wellness programs strongly valued

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Insurance

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