Rewards Program Manager Job Phoenix area,Arizona USA,Business

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise:
Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Rewards Program Manager

As a Rewards Program Manager at APS, you'll shape the health and benefits programs that support the wellbeing of our employees and their families. Your work ensures that our offerings align with corporate strategy, remain competitive, and provide real value to the people who help power Arizona. This role plays an essential part in our commitment to doing what is right for our employees and our state by designing sustainable, thoughtful programs that prioritize care, equity, and longterm health.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a deep understanding of employee needs, you will help advance APS's vision of a sustainable energy future supported by a healthy and engaged workforce.

What your day would be like

Develop, recommend, and administer health, welfare, and wellness programs that support employee wellbeing and company goals.
Assess program performance and identify opportunities to improve value, cost effectiveness, and accessibility.
Partner with leaders, vendors, and HR teams to implement benefit plan updates and ensure a smooth employee experience.
Support longterm planning by helping define the strategic direction of health programs.
Monitor trends, employee needs, and market best practices to keep APS's offerings competitive and forward thinking.

Who we're looking for

Experienced benefits professional with a strong understanding of health and welfare programs.
Analytical thinker who can evaluate program performance and recommend improvements.
Strong communicator who collaborates well across teams and builds trust with internal and external partners.
Someone who embodies the APS Promise-innovative, inclusive, accountable and committed to helping employees thrive.
A relationshipbuilder with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for employee wellbeing.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance or other job-related field from an accredited college or university
PLUS eight (8) years of professional level experience in benefits plan design, administration and negotiation.
In lieu of bachelor's degree, combination of college coursework and/or experience in benefits plan design, administration and negotiation equal to 12 years required.
Ability to effectively consult and negotiate with all levels of management for solutions to complex problems.
Demonstrated strong analytical skills with the ability to perform independent in-depth analysis and research.
Good project management skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Knowledge of federal and state employee benefit laws required.
Oracle experience preferred.
CEBS or CBP certification preferred.

Major Accountabilities

Develops, recommends, implements and administers the health and welfare-related benefit programs, plans and policies. Responsible for financials, plan compliance, communications, vendor management and contract management. Assists in establishing long term objectives for the programs.

Administers benefit programs for active, represented and retiree populations in conjunction with HR Services.

Conducts financial analysis for recommendation of budgets, accruals, plan changes, annual contributions and costs. Partners with financial analyst and business partners to ensure all requirements are met.

Produces written and oral presentations of data, analysis and business information which enables effective decision making by business unit and company executives.

Leads the design, cost/benefit analysis and communication of benefit programs in proposal and rollout stage. Participates in negotiation of vendor contracts.

Develops and facilitates presentations and related training on benefit topics including annual enrollment, vendor changes and plan introduction and change.

Completes benchmark analysis, survey participation, evaluation and comparison with other companies to align with industry best practices. Provides change recommendations to management when appropriate.

Defines and develops key performance indicators with integrated program metrics, tracks delivery against program objectives and leads improvement initiatives.

Communicates regularly with theHR Services to provide benefit updates including plan changes, vendor changes and policy changes. Provides benefit training to the HR Service Team as needed.

Collaborates with and manages relationships with insurance brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators. Monitor service providers by ensuring compliance and evaluating various types of fees and services.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the…


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