Vice President Benefits

Join Ascension and lead the vision, strategy and execution of competitive, cost-effective benefit programs that support our mission and our people.

• Responsible for the strategy, development and on-going leadership of associate benefits plans; including health, welfare and retirement benefits.
• Leads the benefit team on designing, implementing and managing competitive, innovative and cost-efficient programs within the organization’s total rewards value proposition.
• Ensures operational excellence through continuous vendor improvement and streamlining processes, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory agencies.
• Directs the creation of an exceptional employee experience through innovative solutions, enabling associates and covered dependents to experience their benefits and well-being programs.
• Provides strategic consultation and partnership with leaders to ensure alignment of benefit strategy and plan design initiatives, directly supporting and enabling operational business goals and objectives.
• Develops and implements strategy for design and management of cost effective associate benefit programs that support the organization's mission, philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Designs, develops and recommends organization-wide benefit programs.
• Leads vendor selection, contract negotiations and relationships to ensure competitive and cost effective benefit programs.
• Manages finances related to benefits plan costs and operating budgets, ensuring plans meet organizational needs.
• Ensures the competitive position of the organization’s benefit structure, improving the health and well-being of our associates, while ensuring an exceptional experience.

• Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management.
• Additional Preferences: No additional preferences.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection.