Job Description

**CTG is seeking to fill a Senior Benefits Consultant opening for our client in Pleasanton, CA.** **Location:** Remote **Duration:** 5 months **Duties:** + Support the strategic direction, administration, and vendor oversight of all U.S. Health Care Benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, and Retiree Medical plans. + Set priorities to ensure high-performing vendor partnerships that enhance the employee experience. + Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations related to group insurance plans. + Collaborate with legal and external resources to stay current with legislation affecting health benefits and implement required changes. + Partner on the development and execution of benefit communications to drive awareness, engagement, and compliance. + Lead annual and ongoing health benefits initiatives, collaborating with the broader Total Rewards team. + Drive continuous improvement efforts by streamlining processes, identifying cost savings, and proposing innovative program enhancements. **Key Areas of Focus:** **Vendor and Plan Management** + Lead vendor relationships and manage budgets with all Health Care Plan Vendors (e.g., UnitedHealthcare, Surest, Kaiser, OptumRx, VSP, Via Benefits). + Monitor vendor performance through regular status meetings, reviews, and audits. + Identify trends and opportunities to improve employee health outcomes and reduce costs. + Partner with Procurement on RFP/RFI processes and lead new vendor implementations as needed. **Project Management** + Co-manage implementation of new benefit plans or changes, especially during Annual Enrollment. + Act as Subject Matter Expert for benefits communications and educational materials. + Serve as the primary contact for health plan audits and compliance controls. + Manage special projects as assigned. **Skills:** + Strong strategic thinking and innovation capabilities. + Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills. + Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal. + Ability to drive collaboration across teams and lead complex initiatives independently. + Skilled in process mapping and efficiency improvements. + Proven multi-tasking and time management abilities. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel. + Self-motivated and detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability. **Experience:** + Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Employee Benefits, with a focus on Health Care Plan administration. + Experience with vendor management, benefits compliance, and project leadership is essential. **Education:** + BA/BS in a related field preferred, or equivalent experience. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role. **To Apply:** To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact **Laura Dominguez** at **Laura.Dominguez@ctg.com** . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! **The expected base salary for this position ranges from $ 48.00 to $50.00 per hour.** Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered. **About CTG** CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit . Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified company across many of our global operations. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.

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