Senior Specialist, Benefits

Abbott

Abbott Park, Illinois, United States
Base: $78,000.00 – $156,000.00; bonus/equity: not ...
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Retiree health operations management
Medicare and medicare advantage knowledge
Open enrollment strategy execution
Abbott is seeking a Senior Specialist in Benefits to oversee retiree health operations, manage open enrollment strategies, and lead case management for benefits-related issues. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with retiree programs, particularly Medicare, and strong analytical skills to support continuous improvement in benefits administration

Job Summary

  • This role owns day-to-day retiree health operations ensuring accurate eligibility and seamless service delivery for active and retiree populations.
  • The position requires leading case management research and resolution while partnering with vendors like Businessolver to ensure timely issue resolution.
  • Candidates will analyze plan utilization data to build dashboards and provide actionable insights for leadership reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Abbott is seeking a Senior Specialist in Benefits to oversee retiree health operations, manage open enrollment strategies, and lead case management for benefits-related issues. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with retiree programs, particularly Medicare, and strong analytical skills to support continuous improvement in benefits administration.

Salary

Base: $78,000.00 – $156,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Security to help you and your family live full lives

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Retiree health operations management
  • Medicare and Medicare Advantage knowledge
  • Open Enrollment strategy execution
  • Vendor performance evaluation
  • Invoice reconciliation and validation
  • Utilization data analysis and reporting

Nice-to-have

  • M&A integration project support
  • Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration
  • Advanced Excel analytical skills
  • Strong verbal presentation skills
  • Independent work in fast-paced environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 4-6 years benefits operations experience
  • Hands-on Medicare program experience
  • Experience supporting Open Enrollment delivery
  • Proficiency with advanced Excel functions

Work Rights

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