At Harris Health System, we champion better health for our patients, their families and our community, by connecting them to an integrated healthcare system that provides high-quality healthcare. Harris Health focuses on the delivery of primary care, wellness and prevention services to the residents of Harris County, Texas, through its extensive network of inpatient and outpatient facilities. Harris Health is a proud recipient of the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered medical homes. Harris Health's medical faculty and residents are provided by its nationally recognized medical school partners: Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Job Summary
Reporting to the Director, Total Rewards, the Manager, Benefits & HR Shared Services is responsible for day-to-day management of the HR Shared Services department, which encompasses administration of all employer sponsored Health & Welfare plans, Retirement plans, Leave Administration and Shared Services functions. Works directly with the Shared Services Supervisors to implement all processes tied to the annual Wellness Premium Incentive campaign, National Healthcare Reform initiatives and various Harris Health specialty programs. Also serves as a voting Committee member for both of the Board appointed retirement committees.

Minimum Qualifications
Degrees / Work Experience / School Education:
Bachelor's Degree In Human Resources, Business Administration or related (And) Seven (7) Years Work Experience in Benefits administration, to include Health & Welfare plans, Retirement plans, and Leave & Disability.

(Or)

High School Diploma or GED (And) Eleven (11) Years Work Experience in Benefits administration, to include Health & Welfare plans, Retirement plans, and Leave & Disability.

Licenses & Certifications: CEBS, CBP, SPRH or other certifications preferred

Management Experience: Five (5) years of supervisory experience in HR, Benefits or Leave & Disability administration.

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contract), Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking), Writing /Composing: Correspondence, Reports

Proficiencies: MS Word, Personal Computer

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Mathematics, Medical Terminology, Research, Statistical

Work Schedule: Flexible, Eligible for Telecommute

Equipment Operated: Computer, Fax Machine, Copy Machine, Windows Based Program
(i.e. Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Other Requirements: Occasional travel required