Company Overview:

As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit integrated health care delivery systems, we are deeply committed to enhancing the health and well-being of the individuals and communities we serve. We achieve this through strong leadership, educational excellence, medical innovation, and an unwavering pursuit of quality care.

The hospitals within BJC HealthCare bring with them a rich legacy of decades-long service, delivering compassionate care to patients and families throughout Missouri and Illinois. Grounded in collaboration and driven by discovery, we are dedicated to supporting healthier lifestyles for all. At BJC, we believe that everyone deserves access to exceptional health care—delivered with compassion, integrity, and excellence.

Position Summary: Manager, Employee Benefits
This role is responsible for leading the strategy, administration, communication, and ongoing improvement of BJC’s health and welfare, retirement, and employee well-being programs. The manager will guide a team of benefits professionals and work closely with HR and organizational leaders to ensure BJC’s benefits remain competitive, compliant, and supportive of employee needs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead benefit-related programs and initiatives, including wellness campaigns and annual enrollment.
Collaborate with HR Operations to design effective processes and materials that enhance the employee experience.
Manage a team, including recruitment, training, workload management, performance evaluations, and professional development planning.
Monitor and manage departmental budgets, responding to business needs that may affect financial performance.
Evaluate current benefits offerings and develop recommendations based on market research, industry trends, and employee feedback.
Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to employee benefits.
Oversee the administration of existing benefit programs, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with organizational goals.

Qualifications
Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field
5–10 years of experience in benefits or HR administration
2–5 years of people management experience

Preferred:

10+ years of progressive experience in benefits leadership
5–10 years of supervisory experience
CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) certification

BJC Total Rewards
At BJC, we invest in your well-being—physically, emotionally, socially, and financially. Eligible employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including:

Medical, dental, vision, life, and legal services (coverage begins the first of the month following your hire date)
Employer-paid disability insurance*
Pension and 403(b) retirement plans funded by BJC
401(k) with company match
Tuition assistance starting day one
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Flexible spending accounts (health care and dependent care)
Combined Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, personal days, holidays)
Adoption assistance

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Benefits Manager

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