
Job Summary
As a Senior Benefits Consultant on the U.S. Benefits team, you’ll lead the administration and continuous improvement of Cardinal Health’s leave and disability programs while supporting benefits projects for our expanding Navista/MSO (Management Services Organization) population.
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day operations for Cardinal Health’s leave programs, including FMLA, short term and long-term disability, parental, and personal leaves.
Serve as the primary contact for the external leave vendor (e.g., MetLife), ensuring high quality service delivery and timely resolution of escalations.
Partner with HR Operations, Payroll, Legal, and Employee Relations to ensure compliant, consistent leave administration and accurate pay continuation.
Lead MSO-specific leave management efforts—configuring entity-specific processes, onboarding new practices, and aligning policies across multiple EINs.
Support reporting and project management for MSO benefits initiatives, including annual enrollment, plan onboarding, and vendor transitions.
Track milestones and deliverables to ensure timely execution of benefits projects and accurate communication to stakeholders.
Collaborate across HR, Finance, Legal, and Procurement to drive operational alignment and compliance.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and the employee experience.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field (Human Resources, Business, etc.) or equivalent work experience, preferred.
5+ years of experience in employee benefits, leave management, or HR operations within a complex or multi-entity organization preferred
Strong understanding of FMLA, ADA, and state leave regulations.
Proven experience managing third-party vendors and monitoring service-level performance.
Advanced Excel and >
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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