Senior Manager, Benefits Strategy at National Vision

Job SummaryThis role will lead the ongoing optimization of our employee benefits programs. This person will ensure benefit offerings serve as a recruiting and retention tool positively impacting the associate experience. This person will also be managing vendor relationships to drive value and efficiency with benefit offerings. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with deep knowledge of the benefits landscape and a track record of executing forward-thinking data-driven strategies.What Would You Do The Specifics.Strategic Planning & InsightsAnalyze current benefits plans utilization and employee feedback to recommend enhancementsEnsure the organization is taking advantage of all cost-saving opportunitiesBenchmark against industry peers and identify competitive opportunities in health welfare and wellness offeringsVendor & Financial ManagementManage relationships with insurance carriers brokers TPAs and wellness vendorsNegotiate contracts and renewals to ensure cost-effectiveness and service excellenceMonitor and manage benefits budgets forecasts and performance analyticsEmployee Experience & CommunicationDevelop and execute communication plans for benefits education open enrollment and life eventsPartner with internal stakeholders to ensure employees understand and maximize their benefitsUtilize employee feedback and engagement surveys to inform strategy and improvementsQualifications : Work Experience8 years progressive experience in employee benefits and/or financial analysis (Required)4-6 years benefits vendor management (Required)EducationFour-year college degree or equivalent Human Resources Management or Finance (Required)Additional SkillsProven success in developing and executing benefits strategy at a mid-to-large organization (Required)Strong data analysis financial acumen and project management skills (Required)Exceptional communication and influence skills with experience advising senior leadership (Required)Experience with benefits administration platforms and HRIS systems (e.g. Workday ADP bswift etc.) (Required) Additional Information : Taking Care of our People!We understand the importance of financial health and security and because of that we provide competitive compensation to all associates. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance 401k retirement savings with company match flex spending account paid personal time off paid company holidays parental leave employee eyewear discount and much much more. At National Vision we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs and access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.#LI-SH1We are an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin genetic information disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Marketing,Data Visualization,Tableau,Customer Segmentation,Microsoft Powerpoint,Investment Banking,Strategic Planning,Financial Modeling,Customer relationship management,Management Consulting,Google Suite,Analytics Experience: years Vacancy: 1