Benefits Strategy Manager

Ascension

. Partner directly with the VP of Benefits to design and execute a unified, multi-year strategy integrating retirement, health, and population wellness initiatives .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,399 - $127,404 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee benefits design, retirement plan administration, and health and wellness initiatives while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive organizational change and enhance employee satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Benefits DesignRetirement Plan AdministrationHealth And Wellness InitiativesOrganizational Change ManagementAgile Workflow Implementation

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Hard Skills

Benefits Strategy DevelopmentKPI TrackingProcess ImprovementData AnalysisCommunication Campaigns

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationConsultationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Digital ToolsSurvey Data AnalysisFocus Groups

Industry Keywords

Employee Satisfaction MetricsOpen EnrollmentLegacy Process ModernizationBenefits Literacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner directly with the VP of Benefits to design and execute a unified, multi-year strategy integrating retirement, health, and population wellness initiatives
Serve as the Benefits department's primary liaison and consultant across enterprise teams, including IT, Finance, HR Operations, Legal, and Payroll
Build communication campaigns for open enrollment, life events, and education to boost benefits literacy
Use focus groups, survey data, and associate feedback to identify gaps, refine offerings, and elevate employee satisfaction metrics
Collaborate with internal partners and vendors to set KPIs, track plan metrics against financial goals, and benchmark against market trends
Facilitate operational transformation by implementing agile workflows, process improvements, and digital tools to replace legacy practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required
3 years of leadership or management experience preferred
Progressive experience in employee benefits design, retirement plan administration and health/wellness initiatives
Experience driving organizational change, modernizing legacy processes, and improving associate experience/satisfaction