Sr. Benefits Analyst- Health & Welfare Operations
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We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep details like specific programs, regulations, etc.
We need to ensure we don't duplicate lines.
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Intro: "Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own. We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Benefits Analyst to join our People Experience Benefits team in Newport Beach, CA."
That's About the role.
Responsibilities: Under "How You’ll Help Move Us Forward" bullet list (though not bullet but sentences). We need to convert to list items.
List items:
- Own the operational delivery and administration of Health & Welfare benefit programs, serving as the primary subject matter expert and accountable for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, spending accounts, voluntary benefits, and wellbeing programs.
- Provide oversight of Health & Welfare vendor partnerships, including governance, performance management, service delivery, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex and high-priority benefits matters, including employee appeals, claims and eligibility disputes, vendor escalations, and sensitive employee situations, partnering with Shared Services, vendors, Legal, Payroll, and HR stakeholders to drive resolution and mitigate operational and compliance risks.
- Lead Annual Enrollment operations end-to-end, including project planning, systems configurations, testing, vendor coordination, integrations, employee communications, audit controls, and issue resolution.
- Analyze benefits data, operational metrics, employee feedback, and vendor performance to identify trends, mitigate risks, and develop recommendations for leadership.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including HR partners, Finance, Communications, and Legal, to optimize Benefits.
- Oversee operational reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics across all Health & Welfare programs and vendor partners, leveraging data and trends to evaluate service delivery, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
- Lead compliance activities for employee benefit programs, ensuring adherence to applicable federal and state regulations, including ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA, and Section 125 requirements.
- Lead operational projects and benefit implementations, driving successful execution, stakeholder alignment, and continuous process improvement.
- Oversee benefits-related audits, reconciliations, and financial controls, such as HSA, disability, billing, and carrier funding processes.
- Collaborate with HRIS, Payroll and IT teams to oversee integrations of benefits data between Workday and external vendors, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and resolving any related issues.
- Assist with vendor contracting processes including risk ranking and due diligence.
- Provide oversight of company time off policies and programs, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policy governance, and operational effectiveness.
- Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and legislative changes affecting health and welfare benefits.
That's responsibilities.
Requirements/Qualifications: Under "The Experience You Bring". List items:
- 5+ years of experience managing Health & Welfare vendor partnerships, including governance, performance management, service delivery, contract oversight, and issue resolution.
- Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end Annual Enrollment operations, including project planning, system configuration, testing, vendor coordination, communications, and issue management.
- Strong knowledge of Health & Welfare benefits regulations and compliance requirements, including ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA, Section 125, and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Monitor and understand health and welfare benefits regulations and compliance requirements. (This seems redundant; but we keep as is.)
- Proficiency in benefits systems and MS Office Suite, with strong Excel skills.
- Working knowledge of Workday and Alight systems preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends and risks, develop insights, and make actionable recommendations.
- Excellent communication, consultation, and relationship management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with employees, vendors, leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and successfully lead initiatives while collaborating across teams and functional areas.
- Experience administering and interpreting company time off policies and programs, ensuring consistent application and compliance.
Also maybe include "Base Pay Range" as Pay section.
Pay: "$103,140.00 - $126,060.00". Also note: "The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay." We'll keep that prose.
Benefits: Under "Your Benefits Start Day 1". Content:
"Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered."
Then list:
- Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
- Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
- Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
We need to keep as list items.
Schedule: Hybrid position requiring four days per week in the office. Also location Newport Beach, CA maybe in About. We'll add schedule section: "This is a hybrid position requiring four days per week in the office."
We should not repeat job title. No extra.
Now produce HTML:
About the role
Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own. We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Benefits Analyst to join our People Experience Benefits team in Newport Beach, CA.
Responsibilities
- Own the operational delivery and administration of Health & Welfare benefit programs, serving as the primary subject matter expert and accountable for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, spending accounts, voluntary benefits, and wellbeing programs.
- Provide oversight of Health & Welfare vendor partnerships, including governance, performance management, service delivery, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex and high-priority benefits matters, including employee appeals, claims and eligibility disputes, vendor escalations, and sensitive employee situations, partnering with Shared Services, vendors, Legal, Payroll, and HR stakeholders to drive resolution and mitigate operational and compliance risks.
- Lead Annual Enrollment operations end-to-end, including project planning, systems configurations, testing, vendor coordination, integrations, employee communications, audit controls, and issue resolution.
- Analyze benefits data, operational metrics, employee feedback, and vendor performance to identify trends, mitigate risks, and develop recommendations for leadership.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including HR partners, Finance, Communications, and Legal, to optimize Benefits.
- Oversee operational reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics across all Health & Welfare programs and vendor partners, leveraging data and trends to evaluate service delivery, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
- Lead compliance activities for employee benefit programs, ensuring adherence to applicable federal and state regulations, including ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA, and Section 125 requirements.
- Lead operational projects and benefit implementations, driving successful execution, stakeholder alignment, and continuous process improvement.
- Oversee benefits-related audits, reconciliations, and financial controls, such as HSA, disability, billing, and carrier funding processes.
- Collaborate with HRIS, Payroll and IT teams to oversee integrations of benefits data between Workday and external vendors, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and resolving any related issues.
- Assist with vendor contracting processes including risk ranking and due diligence.
- Provide oversight of company time off policies and programs, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policy governance, and operational effectiveness.
- Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and legislative changes affecting health and welfare benefits.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience managing Health & Welfare vendor partnerships, including governance, performance management, service delivery, contract oversight, and issue resolution.
- Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end Annual Enrollment operations, including project planning, system configuration, testing, vendor coordination, communications, and issue management.
- Strong knowledge of Health & Welfare benefits regulations and compliance requirements, including ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA, Section 125, and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Monitor and understand health and welfare benefits regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency
for prose. We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep details like specific programs, regulations, etc. We need to ensure we don't duplicate lines. Let's extract content. Intro: "Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own. We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Benefits Analyst to join our People Experience Benefits team in Newport Beach, CA." That's About the role. Responsibilities: Under "How You’ll Help Move Us Forward" bullet list (though not bullet but sentences). We need to convert to list items. List items: - Own the operational delivery and administration of Health & Welfare benefit programs, serving as the primary subject matter expert and accountable for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, spending accounts, voluntary benefits, and wellbeing programs. - Provide oversight of Health & Welfare vendor partnerships, including governance, performance management, service delivery, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives. - Serve as the primary escalation point for complex and high-priority benefits matters, including employee appeals, claims and eligibility disputes, vendor escalations, and sensitive employee situations, partnering with Shared Services, vendors, Legal, Payroll, and HR stakeholders to drive resolution and mitigate operational and compliance risks. - Lead Annual Enrollment operations end-to-end, including project planning, systems configurations, testing, vendor coordination, integrations, employee communications, audit controls, and issue resolution. - Analyze benefits data, operational metrics, employee feedback, and vendor performance to identify trends, mitigate risks, and develop recommendations for leadership. - Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including HR partners, Finance, Communications, and Legal, to optimize Benefits. - Oversee operational reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics across all Health & Welfare programs and vendor partners, leveraging data and trends to evaluate service delivery, compliance, and operational effectiveness. - Lead compliance activities for employee benefit programs, ensuring adherence to applicable federal and state regulations, including ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA, and Section 125 requirements. - Lead operational projects and benefit implementations, driving successful execution, stakeholder alignment, and continuous process improvement. - Oversee benefits-related audits, reconciliations, and financial controls, such as HSA, disability, billing, and carrier funding processes. - Collaborate with HRIS, Payroll and IT teams to oversee integrations of benefits data between Workday and external vendors, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and resolving any related issues. - Assist with vendor contracting processes including risk ranking and due diligence. - Provide oversight of company time off policies and programs, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policy governance, and operational effectiveness. - Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and legislative changes affecting health and welfare benefits. That's responsibilities. Requirements/Qualifications: Under "The Experience You Bring". List items: - 5+ years of experience managing Health & Welfare vendor partnerships, including governance, performance management, service delivery, contract oversight, and issue resolution. - Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end Annual Enrollment operations, including project planning, system configuration, testing, vendor coordination, communications, and issue management. - Strong knowledge of Health & Welfare benefits regulations and compliance requirements, including ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA, Section 125, and applicable state and federal regulations. - Monitor and understand health and welfare benefits regulations and compliance requirements. (This seems redundant; but we keep as is.) - Proficiency in benefits systems and MS Office Suite, with strong Excel skills. - Working knowledge of Workday and Alight systems preferred. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends and risks, develop insights, and make actionable recommendations. - Excellent communication, consultation, and relationship management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with employees, vendors, leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization. - Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and successfully lead initiatives while collaborating across teams and functional areas. - Experience administering and interpreting company time off policies and programs, ensuring consistent application and compliance. Also maybe include "Base Pay Range" as Pay section. Pay: "$103,140.00 - $126,060.00". Also note: "The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay." We'll keep that prose. Benefits: Under "Your Benefits Start Day 1". Content: "Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered." Then list: - Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents - Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off - Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program - Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation We need to keep as list items. Schedule: Hybrid position requiring four days per week in the office. Also location Newport Beach, CA maybe in About. We'll add schedule section: "This is a hybrid position requiring four days per week in the office." We should not repeat job title. No extra. Now produce HTML:
About the role
Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own. We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Benefits Analyst to join our People Experience Benefits team in Newport Beach, CA.
Responsibilities
- Own the operational delivery and administration of Health & Welfare benefit programs, serving as the primary subject matter expert and accountable for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, spending accounts, voluntary benefits, and wellbeing programs.
- Provide oversight of Health & Welfare vendor partnerships, including governance, performance management, service delivery, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex and high-priority benefits matters, including employee appeals, claims and eligibility disputes, vendor escalations, and sensitive employee situations, partnering with Shared Services, vendors, Legal, Payroll, and HR stakeholders to drive resolution and mitigate operational and compliance risks.
- Lead Annual Enrollment operations end-to-end, including project planning, systems configurations, testing, vendor coordination, integrations, employee communications, audit controls, and issue resolution.
- Analyze benefits data, operational metrics, employee feedback, and vendor performance to identify trends, mitigate risks, and develop recommendations for leadership.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including HR partners, Finance, Communications, and Legal, to optimize Benefits.
- Oversee operational reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics across all Health & Welfare programs and vendor partners, leveraging data and trends to evaluate service delivery, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
- Lead compliance activities for employee benefit programs, ensuring adherence to applicable federal and state regulations, including ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA, and Section 125 requirements.
- Lead operational projects and benefit implementations, driving successful execution, stakeholder alignment, and continuous process improvement.
- Oversee benefits-related audits, reconciliations, and financial controls, such as HSA, disability, billing, and carrier funding processes.
- Collaborate with HRIS, Payroll and IT teams to oversee integrations of benefits data between Workday and external vendors, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and resolving any related issues.
- Assist with vendor contracting processes including risk ranking and due diligence.
- Provide oversight of company time off policies and programs, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policy governance, and operational effectiveness.
- Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and legislative changes affecting health and welfare benefits.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience managing Health & Welfare vendor partnerships, including governance, performance management, service delivery, contract oversight, and issue resolution.
- Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end Annual Enrollment operations, including project planning, system configuration, testing, vendor coordination, communications, and issue management.
- Strong knowledge of Health & Welfare benefits regulations and compliance requirements, including ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA, Section 125, and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Monitor and understand health and welfare benefits regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency