About Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health, a Fortune 500 healthcare services and products leader, empowers pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare providers with innovative solutions. With over $205 billion in annual revenue, we touch millions of patients daily through our medical supply chain, pharmacy services, and specialty solutions. Our Human Resources team drives strategic talent initiatives, including cutting-edge benefits programs that attract top talent in a competitive market.

Role Overview

As Consultant, MSO Benefits, you'll play a pivotal role in managing benefits for Managed Service Organizations (MSOs) under direct supervision of the Manager, Benefits. This nationwide remote position involves coordinating day-to-day benefits plans, consulting on onboarding strategies, and partnering with HRIT, HRIS, HRBPs, Legal, and vendors. You'll handle communications for new hires and annual enrollment, ensure compliance, support M&A integrations, and serve as the key point of contact for provider groups. Ideal for benefits professionals passionate about healthcare HR, this role offers exposure to strategic design, administration, and financial management in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Your impact will span benefits strategy, administration, and compliance:

• Leverage industry best practices and benchmarking in wellness, work/life, health & welfare, and EAP to design competitive programs.
• Support US and MSO health, welfare, and retirement initiatives by reviewing trends, analyzing market dynamics, and advising leadership.
• Demonstrate expertise in regulatory environments like ERISA, IRS, DOL, SOX, and emerging legislation to maintain compliance.
• Partner with internal teams to gather and provide critical benefits data during M&A activities and integrations.
• Manage employee escalations, exceptions, appeals, and resolutions across benefits topics.

Benefit Administration Duties

• Collaborate with HRIS on plan setups, lead testing for annual enrollment.
• Oversee open enrollment processes, including plan designs, communications, and education.
• Process enrollments, changes, terminations; monitor claims and maintain records.

Financial Management

• Monitor budgets, process invoices, identify cost-savings for participating employers.
• Prepare financial reports and handle carrier relationships.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed, bring:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced degree a plus.
• 5+ years in benefits, compensation, finance, HR, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years focused on US health, welfare, retirement, and MSO plans; finance/actuary experience advantageous.

Key Skills: Strong analytical and risk analysis; advanced PowerPoint for executive presentations; team collaboration; fast-paced adaptability; independent multitasking with attention to detail; deep US health & welfare knowledge.

Benefits & Perks

Cardinal Health offers a market-competitive total rewards package:

• Comprehensive health, welfare, and retirement plans.
• Wellness and work/life programs, including EAP.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible remote work nationwide.
• Generous PTO, parental leave, and employee discounts.

Career Growth

This role is a launchpad for HR leaders. Gain hands-on MSO experience, M&A exposure, and strategic consulting skills. Advance to senior benefits roles, HRBP positions, or total rewards leadership. Cardinal Health invests in your growth through mentorship, training, and cross-functional projects in our thriving healthcare ecosystem.

Why Join Us

At Cardinal Health, you'll contribute to life-saving healthcare while enjoying a collaborative, innovative culture. Our benefits expertise directly supports business strategies, ensuring competitive edge. Nationwide flexibility, premium perks, and a fast-paced environment reward quick learners. Join a team anticipating long-term HR needs in a $200B+ industry leader.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this role remote? Yes, US-Nationwide-FIELD allows flexible remote work.

Q: What MSO experience is needed? Minimum 3 years in US benefits with MSO focus preferred.

Q: Does it involve travel? Primarily remote; occasional stakeholder meetings possible.

Q: What's the reporting structure? Direct supervision under Manager, Benefits.

Q: How does this support M&A? Participate in due diligence, integration planning for acquired entities.

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