Manager, Benefits (Remote)
Stryker, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
What You Will Do
The Manager, Benefits has responsibility for driving the design, vendor strategy, and administration for assigned U.S. medical plans and global expatriate health benefit plans. In this role, you will act as an ethical and valuable fiduciary of all assigned plans, policies, regulations, and processes. You will develop communications designed to keep employees informed about company benefit plans and annual changes.
You will ensure that assigned programs are current with regard to trends, practices, costs, and regulatory requirements, and partner closely with Legal, Procurement, and external vendors to evaluate and implement solutions that align with business needs.
Manage the benefits strategy and lifecycle management for assigned medical and advocacy benefit plans, including fully insured programs, in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Partner with legal, procurement, and consultants to plan RFPs and vendor evaluations, including carrier and consultant partnerships, plan renewals, and contract negotiations for assigned plans.
Support the Senior Manager, Benefits with strategy, administration, and compliance oversight for self‑funded health plans.
Own and execute annual medical plan renewals, including financial analysis, plan design changes, stakeholder recommendations, and implementation.
Ensure programs stay current with market trends, best practices, regulatory requirements, and cost expectations.
Oversee compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., MHPAEA, PPACA, COBRA, PBM legislation).
Lead benefits communications related to plan changes, renewals, and ongoing programs; guide the development and review of employee‑facing materials.
Support benefit plan integrations during acquisitions, including compliant transitions and vendor alignment.
Monitor program and vendor performance, including costs, risk factors, SLAs, and continuous improvement opportunities.
Support HR Operations with research and escalation support related to complex benefits inquiries.
Required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 6+ years of additional work experience
8+ years of work experience including experience in health and welfare benefits plan design and strategy
Previous HR or role-related experience
Preferred
4+ years business-facing HR, HR COE, HR Operations, or role-related experience
8+ years' experience supporting health and welfare benefits plan design and strategy
Experience in multiple HR disciplines or client groups
Experience in health and welfare benefits plan design and strategy
CEBS certification or similar training
Pay Ranges
USN: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual
US5: $107,700 - $179,600 USD Annual
US10: $112,900 - $188,100 USD Annual
US15: $118,000 - $196,600 USD Annual
US20: $123,100 - $205,200 USD Annual
US30: $133,400 - $222,300 USD Annual
Benefits
Health benefits include:
Medical and prescription drug insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Critical illness insurance
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Personalized healthcare support
Wellbeing program
Tobacco cessation program
Financial benefits include:
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
401(k) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Short-term disability insurance
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The Manager, Benefits has responsibility for driving the design, vendor strategy, and administration for assigned U.S. medical plans and global expatriate health benefit plans. In this role, you will act as an ethical and valuable fiduciary of all assigned plans, policies, regulations, and processes. You will develop communications designed to keep employees informed about company benefit plans and annual changes.
You will ensure that assigned programs are current with regard to trends, practices, costs, and regulatory requirements, and partner closely with Legal, Procurement, and external vendors to evaluate and implement solutions that align with business needs.
Manage the benefits strategy and lifecycle management for assigned medical and advocacy benefit plans, including fully insured programs, in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Partner with legal, procurement, and consultants to plan RFPs and vendor evaluations, including carrier and consultant partnerships, plan renewals, and contract negotiations for assigned plans.
Support the Senior Manager, Benefits with strategy, administration, and compliance oversight for self‑funded health plans.
Own and execute annual medical plan renewals, including financial analysis, plan design changes, stakeholder recommendations, and implementation.
Ensure programs stay current with market trends, best practices, regulatory requirements, and cost expectations.
Oversee compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., MHPAEA, PPACA, COBRA, PBM legislation).
Lead benefits communications related to plan changes, renewals, and ongoing programs; guide the development and review of employee‑facing materials.
Support benefit plan integrations during acquisitions, including compliant transitions and vendor alignment.
Monitor program and vendor performance, including costs, risk factors, SLAs, and continuous improvement opportunities.
Support HR Operations with research and escalation support related to complex benefits inquiries.
Required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 6+ years of additional work experience
8+ years of work experience including experience in health and welfare benefits plan design and strategy
Previous HR or role-related experience
Preferred
4+ years business-facing HR, HR COE, HR Operations, or role-related experience
8+ years' experience supporting health and welfare benefits plan design and strategy
Experience in multiple HR disciplines or client groups
Experience in health and welfare benefits plan design and strategy
CEBS certification or similar training
Pay Ranges
USN: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual
US5: $107,700 - $179,600 USD Annual
US10: $112,900 - $188,100 USD Annual
US15: $118,000 - $196,600 USD Annual
US20: $123,100 - $205,200 USD Annual
US30: $133,400 - $222,300 USD Annual
Benefits
Health benefits include:
Medical and prescription drug insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Critical illness insurance
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Personalized healthcare support
Wellbeing program
Tobacco cessation program
Financial benefits include:
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
401(k) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Short-term disability insurance
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