Benefits Program Manager

About the role

The Benefits Program Manager at DaVita is responsible for the strategic management and implementation of comprehensive benefit programs and portfolio. This role involves co-managing these programs with the Director of Benefits, focusing on health, wellness, and the overall well-being of DaVita teammates and their families.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary project manager and relationship owner for various benefit vendors.
• Monitor program execution, strategy, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the annual setup, administration, and ongoing management of the wellness incentive program.
• Coordinate file testing with external vendor partners, manage eligibility file integrations, and oversee the screening appeal and investigation process.
• Support the broader population health strategy by leveraging data and metrics to assess program effectiveness and recommending and implementing programmatic changes.
• Partner with internal teams (Communications, Legal, IT, Operations, People Services, and external brokers) to drive initiatives forward.
• Ensure alignment of wellness programs with larger People Services (HR) and company goals.
• Collaborate with the internal communications team to design, develop, and distribute engaging program communications.
• Present and educate teammates and leadership on new and existing benefit initiatives.
• Handle complex teammate inquiries, special projects, and Open Enrollment support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education/Health Promotion, Health Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of experience working for a mid-size to large employer in a benefits, wellness, or population health capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional), CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist), or relevant HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR).

Essential Behaviors, Skills, And Attitudes

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple vendor initiatives simultaneously.
• Very strong written and oral communication skills, including presentation and public speaking experience.
• Strong relationship management skills with a demonstrated ability to work autonomously while successfully collaborating cross-functionally across a large organization.
• Proven experience driving change, while effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong ability to analyze metrics and translate data into action to support program strategy and improvements.
• Forward-thinking, compliance-minded, and capable of autonomous decision-making with a strong focus on innovation and thinking outside the box.
• Thrives and enjoys working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment alongside a highly tenured team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.
• Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more.
• Professional development programs: On-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform.

Pay

The salary range for the role is $78,000.00 - $119,000.00/year. Location-specific minimum wage details can be found at DaVita.jobs/WageRates.