Interim Senior Total Rewards Manager (1099 Contractor)

• The Interim Senior Manager will evaluate policy, practice and procedures related to Total Rewards, HR policy, and Organization needs consistent with RBH Total Rewards philosophy and mission
• Champion the communication of the Total Rewards philosophies, programs, and processes throughout the organization.
• Provide strategic human resources counsel to business leadership in the areas of employee benefits, leave management and workplace accommodation programs, plans, compliance, and rewards and recognition.
• Collaborate in the development of specific action plans to address Total Rewards initiatives and HR specific goals to meet RBH needs.
• Partner with respective teams to understand legislative changes affecting our business.

• Proactively monitor and review employee benefit offerings to analyze trends and external benchmarks and make appropriate recommendations regarding changes to be made to maintain competitive market position. Includes: Survey sourcing and participation, Prospective gathering of market-specific and geographic data for use in planning and analysis for new market entry. Analysis to assess DEI initiatives.
• Works with insurance brokers and investment planners to create competitive and design, cost-effective benefits packages, programs, and policies.
• Advise management on benefit program initiatives and recommended changes: Provide an executive summary on financial impact, with detailed analysis, as well as equity and perception impact
• Develop written communication materials and communication processes to document and share benefit actions with leaders and employees.
• Communicate effectively with Administration Team, directors, supervisors, and employees regarding benefit programs and related questions and issues.
• Regularly re-evaluate vendors in search of cost-saving opportunities and determine necessity for renegotiation.

• Implement and administer benefit plans and programs to ensure effective and compliant management of resources. Includes the management of the employee benefit programs, employee benefits policies, employee benefit plans and supporting software applications.
• Manage applicable benefits vendor relationships including RFPs, contract negotiations, and performance.
• Partners with vendors, brokers, and Rogers internal team to facilitate plan implementation and ongoing administration, Including communication, plan implementation, employee education, and enrollment for insurance and retirement plans.
• Planning, communication, facilitation, and auditing of benefits Open Enrollments and special enrollments.
• Create, implement, and maintain accessible and reliable systems, processes, policies, and resources that enable accurate and timely administration of benefit processes while maintaining RBH requirements, privacy of personal health information, and employee confidentiality.

• Monitor communication, administration and adherence to employee benefit plan, policy and programs and mandated employee benefit programs and plans.
• Monitors legal and regulatory changes for all markets in which we operate to maintain awareness of emerging regulatory requirements, pending policy, standards and requirements affecting benefit plans. Includes: employee group, entity type, and geography specific regulations for all employee benefit plans, programs and policies.
• Conduct period audits to ensure ongoing administration is compliant with regulations in all areas of operation.
• Coordinates with vendors, audit and internal team to assure timely and complete audit preparation, regulatory reporting and 5500 preparations.

• Plan and administer Employee Recognition and Wellness plans and programs that align with the organization's people strategies and effectively manage financial resources.
• Proactively monitors and analyzes engagement and recognition market trends, assesses applicability for RBH.
• Performs analysis of ROI on initiatives
• Researches and recommends best practices and programs
• Participates in the planning and facilitation of events and activities

• Gather, monitor and present Total Rewards data and metrics to support business decisions.
• Partner with appropriate teams to manage and implement software and system changes and technology.

• Communicate goals to fellow staff members.
• Demonstrate measurable goal achievement.
• Maintain department policies and procedures.
• Include requirements and guidelines from external agencies (i.e., Joint Commission, Federal, State, and other regulatory guidance.)
• Maintain and/or communicate to appropriate party function backlog at a set time.
• Educate new staff regarding regulations or requirements of those functions that relate to their areas or departments, as directed.
• Demonstrate acceptance and training of student interns in the department, as directed.

• Involve self in the learning and application of standards relevant to the Human Resources department.
• Participate in in-services, seminars and other meetings to increase involvement and awareness of regulations.
• Involve self in the education of other disciplines regarding the department's regulations.

• Demonstrate punctuality and preparedness.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Demonstrate good organizational skills.
• Contribute in a positive, solution-focused manner.
• Attend Human Resources department meetings as needed, actively participate in discussions, recognize and contribute to activities leading to improvement.

• Gain an understanding of the performance improvement process.
• Apply the performance improvement model to your department's activities.
• Participate and/or create performance improvement teams that lead to improvement in other hospital areas.
• Educate and involve self in the hospital and department improvement plans.

• Demonstrate organizational skills that promote timely response to all inquiries and to task completion.
• Communicate with all individuals in a positive and professional manner.
• Attempt to resolve individual issues with peers in a positive, calm manner, with a focus on solution.
• Communicate concerns and provide solutions for the same.
• Attend outside seminars and/or educational classes to promote professional growth.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude toward parties outside the hospital (provider relations representatives, managed care contractors, visitors, vendors, etc.).
• Comply with the hospital's policies and procedures, including human resources, infection control, and employee health policies and programs.
• Project a professional image by wearing appropriate, professional attire.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• Training is 2 weeks in-person in Oconomowoc
• Post-training, role can assume a hybrid schedule of up to 4 days in-office with a minimum of 1 day remote.
• Anticipated Start Date: November 2025

Additional Details:
This is a 1099 contract role for an initial 4-6 month engagement, with potential for extension or temp-to-perm placement based on mutual fit.

Additional Job Description:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Healthcare or related field or related field required.

• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) and SPHR / PHR certification preferred.

• Minimum of five (5) years employee benefits administration experience, including two (2) years in a leadership or advisory capacity with specific responsibility plan design and analysis

• Experience in a health care setting preferred

• Strong knowledge of total reward strategies and benefits programs.

• Analytical skills

• Exceptional communication skills, including formal presentations.

• Effective collaboration and relationship-building skills.

• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.

• Computer proficiency and advanced Microsoft Office skills are required.

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee share program
• Life/disability insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)