Please contact your Administrator to change your authorization settings.
Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.
We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.
The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.
At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Develop and/or administer the organization's employee benefits programs to include medical/dental coverage, short and long- term disability, group life insurance, retirement and savings programs, employee wellness programs and FLSA administration.
The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will work remotely (100% from home). Preference for work hours will be EST hours.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD:
- Evaluate current programs through research, surveys, and analysis of benefit trends to ensure plans are competitive in the current market and provide value to Red Cross employees.
- Assess benefit plans and programs including Taft-Hartley plans for their cost-benefit, effect on the organization's financial statements and budgets, as well as the impact to employees and their wellbeing.
- Develop recommendations for implementation of new programs, benefit options and/orrevision of current plans and programs.
- With Red Cross Supply Management and outside consultants, manage Requests for Information (RFI) or Requests for Proposals (RFP) to identify vendors and partners to deliver revised or new plans and programs. Lead the implementation of program changes or new programs including appropriate communications for both regulatory and employee notifications.
- Assist internal Red Cross service teams and third-party administrators regarding benefit administration issues including consultation regarding eligibility, plan provisions, contribution policies, enrollment, and legislative requirements.
- Manage assigned program and/or project implementation and make significant contributions to department goals and planning efforts.
- Provide technical support and expertise to senior leadership, including corporate governance (Benefit Plan Committee and the Compensation Committee of the Board of Governors)
The salary range for this position is $75,000 - 95,000.
This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.
Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of related Health and Welfare experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Skills & Abilities: Ability to work on a team.
Travel: May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system.
* Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:
- Strategic health, welfare and retirement planning experience.
- Benefits administration experience working in a large national organization.
- CEBS certification
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.
Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with 5% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
*LI-POST
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Interested in Volunteering?
Life's emergencies don't stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.
Visit to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights