Manager, Benefits & Wellness

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) seek a Senior Specialist, Benefits and Wellness ensuring that the department efficiently and effectively implements exciting and meaningful health and wellness programs that attract, motivate, and retain talent.  The incumbent ensures that PPFA’s benefits programs are competitive and relevant. This job reports to the Director, Benefits & Wellbeing in the People, Culture & Equity division of PPFA. The People, Culture & Equity team seeks to make PPFA a great place to work for all where our people and ways of working are an unbeatable strategic advantage to achieve the mission.

Purpose:

●To assess, evaluate and administer PPFA’s health and wellness program.

●To apply concepts and methods that will improve the colleague's experience with health and wellness benefits provided by PPFA.

●To support the implementation of any new platforms or technologies that administer PPFA’s health and wellness programs.

Engagement:

●Leverages operational excellence and analytical insights in the design of benefits and wellness programs that help attract, develop and retain top talent.

●Conduct periodic analysis of benefit costs, administration and design.

●Improve employee experience in enrolling and utilizing the health & wellness program.

●Interact with vendors and external partners that deliver or support the health & wellness programs. 

●Assist in the development of open enrollment processes, including communications, vendor coordination, and meetings.

●Assist in the development, coordination, communication and vendor coordination of wellness events and meetings.

Delivery:

●Integrate ITT Service Standards in daily work activity. 

●Develop and deliver a holistic wellness approach that addresses the Financial, Psychological, Nutritional, and Physical needs of the employee population. 

●Oversee the design and implementation of a transformation of the benefits service delivery model.

●Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure administration of benefit plans and programs are maintained.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

●5 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in growing and dynamic organizations. 

●Experience in benefits administration and compliance regulations. 

●An Undergraduate Degree in Human Resources Management, Organization Development, or Management Sciences preferred.

●Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation.

●Track record of managing projects and programs to successful completion.

●Strong facilitation, follow up and customer service skills.

●High proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

●A deep commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission of promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health

Travel: 0-5% May be required to travel to Washington, D.C. for coordination of events once or twice per year.

Total offer package to include generous vacation + sick leave + paid holidays, individual/family provided medical, dental and vision benefits effective day 1, life insurance, short/long term disability, paid family leave and 401k. We also offer voluntary opt-in for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Transportation/Commuter accounts.   

We value a truly diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  We're committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

PPFA participates in the E-Verify program and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Roles that are denoted as NYC, DC, or both will work a hybrid schedule, requiring 2-3 days per week in the office unless the role is denoted as onsite, which requires working onsite full time or 5 days per week.