Overview *****REMOTE OPPORTUNITY WITH TRAVEL REQUIRED***** Are you a visionary leader with a passion for creating innovative benefits and wellness strategies that truly make a difference? Here's your chance to step into a high-impact role as where you’ll drive meaningful initiatives to enhance employee experience and well-being across our organization. The Vice President of Benefits and Employee Wellness is a strategic leader responsible for creating, implementing, and managing comprehensive benefits and wellness programs. These programs aim to attract and retain top talent, promote employee well-being, and support the organization's strategic goals. This role champions innovative employee benefits, compensation, and employee value proposition (EVP) aligned with the organization's mission, values, and business objectives. Responsibilities include managing benefits operations, ensuring compliance, handling vendor relationships, and developing employee communication strategies. This position also designs wellness initiatives that cultivate a healthy work environment. We’re more than just a workplace; we’re a community that values well-being, inclusion, and innovation. As a key member of our leadership team, you’ll have the opportunity to lead transformational change while making a positive impact on thousands of lives. Ready to redefine the future of employee wellness? Let’s shape it together! Responsibilities + Benefits Program Design and Management: + Design and manage a comprehensive benefits program that meets the diverse needs of the workforce and supports the organization's talent strategy. + Evaluate and benchmark benefits offerings against industry standards and best practices. + Negotiate with vendors and service providers to secure competitive pricing and quality services. + Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to employee benefits. + Seek and maintain cost-effectiveness and financial sustainability of the benefits program. + EVP Development and Implementation: + Lead the development and implementation of a strong EVP that clearly articulates the unique value the organization offers to its employees. + Conduct thorough research and analysis to understand employee needs, preferences, and industry trends. + Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure the EVP is aligned with the organization's overall strategy and brand identity. + Employee Engagement Communication and Education: + Create and implement communication strategies to educate employees about benefits options, wellness programs, and enrollment processes. + Foster a culture of open communication and feedback to ensure employee needs are met and concerns are addressed. + Measure and track employee satisfaction with the EVP and benefits program. + Financial Management: + Develop and manage the benefits and wellness budget, including forecasting costs, tracking expenditures, and identifying opportunities for cost savings. + Analyze financial data and create reports to inform decision-making and strategy adjustments + Monitor and analyze program costs and utilization to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. + Ensure the program is financially sustainable and provides value to the organization. + Team Leadership: + Lead and develop a high-performing team of benefits professionals fostering a collaborative and high performing work environment. + Provide training, development, and guidance to ensure team members are knowledgeable about industry trends, compliance requirements, and best practices. + Data Analysis & Reporting: + Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to benefits utilization, employee health, and wellness program effectiveness. + Conduct regular analysis to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and return on investment (ROI) of benefits and wellness initiatives. + Vendor Management: + Manage relationships with external vendors, brokers, and consultants, ensuring they meet contractual obligations and deliver high-quality services. + Evaluate vendor performance and explore new partnerships that align with the organization’s evolving needs. + Compliance & Risk Management: + Ensure all benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations, and handle audits, reporting, and filings as necessary. + Stay informed about industry trends, legislative changes, and best practices in benefits and wellness to proactively address potential compliance risks. + organization. + Strategic Planning: + Develop and implement a strategic vision for benefits administration and employee wellness programs in alignment with the company's overall HR strategy and business objectives. + Conduct regular market analysis to ensure benefits and wellness programs are competitive, cost-effective, and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Qualifications + Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree and or relevant certifications (e.g. CEBS, PHR, SPHR) preferred. + 10+ years of experience in benefits administration, employee wellness, or a related HR function, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.Job Skills: + Strong knowledge of employee benefits, wellness programs, and related regulations (e.g., ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA). + Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and budgeting skills. + Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively educate and engage employees. + Proven experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating benefits contracts. + Ability to lead a team, manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing business needs. Key Competencies: + Strategic Thinking + Leadership and People Management + Financial Acumen + Communication and Employee Engagement + Vendor and Stakeholder Management + Data Analysis and Reporting + Compliance and Risk Management Key Performance Indicators: + Employee satisfaction with the EVP and benefits program. + Attraction and retention of top talent. + Compliance with applicable laws and regulations. + Employee engagement and productivity. Posted Salary Range USD $175,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr. Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively “Genesis”) has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.