Senior Benefits Specialist
American National Group Inc, Springfield, MO, United States
Job Title:
Senior Benefits Specialist / Full-Time, Exempt Status
Location(s):
League City, Texas (Marina Plaza); Springfield, Missouri; Glenmont, New York
Reports to:
Director, Human Resources
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.
What Will You Do
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) are ideal
Strong HRIS benefit module skills, Dayforce - 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
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work‑life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.
American National is an established, stable, and successful multi‑line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. With focus on our organization’s values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.
Hiring Practices The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other opportunities at American National.
American National’s recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application(s) by logging into their account. Learn more about our company, by following us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram
Equal Opportunity Employment American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
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Senior Benefits Specialist / Full-Time, Exempt Status
Location(s):
League City, Texas (Marina Plaza); Springfield, Missouri; Glenmont, New York
Reports to:
Director, Human Resources
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.
What Will You Do
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) are ideal
Strong HRIS benefit module skills, Dayforce - 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
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work‑life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.
American National is an established, stable, and successful multi‑line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. With focus on our organization’s values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.
Hiring Practices The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other opportunities at American National.
American National’s recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application(s) by logging into their account. Learn more about our company, by following us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram
Equal Opportunity Employment American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
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