Job Title

Benefits Specialist, USA Benefits (Cambridge, MA or Nashville, TN)

Job Description

As the Benefits Specialist, USA Benefits, you will be a member of the Philips People Business Services Rewards Team within the global People Function, supporting the day-to-day operations of the U.S. Health & Wellness programs.  This includes ensuring compliance with regulations, vendor oversight, market analysis, and project management. 

Your role (but not limited to):

• Leading and supporting projects related to the USA Benefits programs, including medical, Rx, dental, vision, retiree health, disease/condition management and other wellbeing programs. Fostering strong relationships with advisors, third-party administrators, and other vendors. 

• Managing regulatory reporting and compliance activities, including filing Form 5500, plan document management, plan audits, and required notices. Participating in benchmarking surveys and preparing competitive analyses. Coordinating periodic audits and conducting plan reconciliations to monitor service provider performance and ensure operational excellence.

• Supporting and responding to questions from employees, managers, or People Partners that require specialized knowledge of company programs and plans. Collaborate with Philips legal, privacy and procurement teams to support plan administration

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired 3+ years’ experience in areas such as Benefits Administration, Health &Wellness (H&W) Consulting, Rewards Management, and Human Resources

• Your skills include: Knowledge of U.S. benefits plans, with specific experience in health plans/wellness programs, Strong analytical and quantitative skills, Strong attention to detail, Strong vendor management skills, Strong written and verbal communication skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to manage time, meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities simultaneously, the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent.

• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position. 

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an office role.

About Philips 

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.  

• Learn more about our business.  

• Discover our rich and exciting history.  

• Learn more about our purpose.  

• Learn more about our culture. 

Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in Nashville, TN is $90,000 to $142,000.

The pay range for this position in Cambridge, MA is $100,000 to $159,000.

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.    

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives, may be offered.  Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.  Details about our benefits can be found here. 

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. 

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position.  For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Cambridge, MA (preferred) or Nashville, TN.

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.