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Hennepin County's Human Resources department is seeking a Health and Wellness Manager. This position oversees the Total Rewards section that administers employee Health and Wellness programs including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Account, COBRA benefits administration, Trade Time for Fitness, employee assistance program, the annual health incentive, wellness trainings and activities, and the employee wellness platform.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Location and hours:
This position is remote. Remote workers may be required to come on-site 0 to 12 days a year for work meetings, trainings, or for any other reasons that their supervisor may deem necessary (may include additional days for onboarding and new employee training). Supervisors will provide as much advance notice as practicable. Based on business needs of this position, hires must live in or relocate to Minnesota.
New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.
About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as an Administrative Manager.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
- Develop goals and objectives for both the Health Benefits and the Wellness programs, utilizing internal and external data to define tasks that link healthcare utilization and Wellness activities that are inclusive and diverse.
- Lead programs’ strategic planning and workplan development, ensuring alignment with the HR Strategic Plan and Total Rewards strategies and workplans.
- Develop, recommend, and implement health benefits and Wellness policies, including plan coverage and design, with input of benefits consultant and County Attorneys’ Office.
- Develop and present Health and Wellness benefits information to administration, leadership, labor management, and other internal groups.
- Ensure county employees, their families, and retirees receive effective and timely customer service.
- Lead vendor relationship efforts, including Request For Proposal (RFP) processes, contracting, Board Action Recommendation (BAR) development, performance management, financial and contract terms accountability.
- Monitor self-insurance and Wellness programs’ budgets in coordination with leadership and Office of Budget and Finance.
- Select, train, and support Health & Wellness staff, ensuring they have the knowledge and resources necessary to facilitate benefits coverage and Wellness programs.
- Coordinate with Labor Relations, Office of Budget and Finance, benefits consultant, and Labor Management for meeting planning, consensus, and communications.
- Oversee large projects with countywide impact, including open enrollment and health benefits operations and communications.
- Ensure federal and state legal reporting requirements are completed on time.
- Serve on HR leadership teams.
Need to have:
- One of the following:
- Nine or more years of experience related to organizational operations or programs or a specialty area appropriate to the position.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, public health, or other field appropriate to the position and five or more years of experience related to organizational operations or programs or a specialty area appropriate to the position.
Nice to have:
- Experience with:
- Healthcare insurance.
- Wellness benefits.
- Vendor management.
- Contracting.
- Evaluation.
- Quality improvement.
- Project management.
About the department:
In Human Resources, we make it our mission to provide an employee experience that attracts and retains the best talent to serve our residents. HR programs and services are instrumental in realizing the county's stated organizational value: "Continuous development and engagement of our workforce to reflect innovation, creativity, and diversity in planning for the future."
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals - that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
jeffrey.smith-sharp@hennepin.us
Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't – including:
- Meaningful work
- Public service
- Competitive pay
- Work-life balance
- Generous benefits
- Opportunities to grow
- Commitment to your success
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Employee Benefits Summary
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) .
