Benefits Operations Supervisor

at State of Vermont in Montpelier, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Department of Human Resources (DHR) is seeking a Benefits Operations Supervisor. This position supervises and provides oversight for the benefit programs that cover over 24,000 state employees, retirees, and dependents. These programs include a self-funded medical plan, a self-funded dental plan, a retail and mail order prescription drug program, a fully insured life insurance plan, a long-term disability plan, an employee assistance benefit, and a flexible spending account plan. Additionally, the Supervisor serves as an advisor to the directors of HRIS and Benefits on the day-to-day occurrences within the division and overall benefit plan matters, including strategic recommendations regarding benefit plan design, union bargaining initiatives, and best practice implementation of State mandates. This position also has key responsibilities in bidding, implementation, and oversight of the benefit vendor contracts.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Conflicting opinions on operational problems may be anticipated. Multiple competing priorities and tight deadlines are a frequent occurrence.