Senior Manager, Health & Wellness

The Senior Manager, Health & Wellness will focus on the day-to-day management of U.S. health and insurance programs and will participate in the design and development of the future benefits strategy. The position requires extensive experience in benefits administration, vendor management and compliance. The position will work closely with leadership to design, implement and management benefit plans which align to Chobani's mission and ensure a competitive and sustainable program for our employees.

This role will be onsite in our SoHo office 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday) with the option to WFH on Fridays.

• Benefits Program Management: Oversee Chobani's insurance plans including, health insurance, dental, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) plans, etc.
• Policy Design & Evaluation: Recommend and evaluate benefits policies and vendors to ensure they meet our growing needs, are competitive, cost-effective and comply with legal requirements (e.g., ERISA).
• Open Enrollment: Manage the annual benefits open enrollment process, collaborating with vendors and employees to ensure an outstanding experience.
• Vendor Management: Work with external partners, including our broker to successfully manage vendor performance, identify priorities, trends and opportunities.
• Internal Stakeholder Partnership: Work with internal stakeholders (HR, Legal, Finance, etc.) for alignment and compliance.
• Engagement: Enhance opportunities to engage with and communicate to employees and serve as a resource to employees
• Analytics: Identify ways to measure outcomes of and improve health programs and events
• Compliance: Ensure all benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including timely reporting and documentation.
  

• Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in benefits administration and plan design
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manager external partners, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of benefits-related regulations and compliance requirements.
• Project Management: Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward employees always.