Humana is coming to campus to hire for a wide range of positions ranging from corporate communications, to human resources, to marketing, to financial operations and auditing. Positions are open nation-wide as well as international. Hurry and sign up on IUCareers.com for your interview; the deadline is October 14th. Please see descriptions below.
Info Session:
Tuesday, October 23, 2007, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Career Development Center (10th and Jordan)
Humana: – we're more than a health benefits company.
We're a group of people with a unique state of mind.
Why? Because when our consumers aren't thinking about their health benefits, we are. We're committed to developing state-of-the-art products, services, and technologies – so when consumers have to think about their health benefits, they have confidence and peace of mind to make informed decisions.
Department Descriptions
Corporate Communications
Think you’d enjoy working with the media? Then Corporate Communications could be your team. Help to develop messaging and programs to drive sales; benchmark our communications successes; or draft communications for members, providers, brokers, employer groups, and your fellow Humana associates.
Human Resources
At Humana, Human Resources is at the leadership table—driving strategy, programs, and processes impacting our 23,000+ associates. And since many of our products are piloted internally, HR plays a key role in company strategy and product development. This team is responsible for the associate experience as a whole. This includes associate engagement, ensuring operations aligned to the values and purpose of Humana, leveraging human capital, building a winning culture, and driving organizational effectiveness. Infusion candidates have the opportunity to join any one of HR’s diverse departments including (but not limited to!): HR Communications, Learning, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, and Compensation.
Innovation Center
If you like change and forward thinking, check out the Innovation Center. This group drives product design, creates ways to improve the consumer experience, oversees research and analytics, and identifies growth opportunities and business partnerships, domestically and internationally. Innovation enables Humana to be a global leader in health behavior change by creating products and services that enable individuals to take control over their health care.
Marketing
Critical to the success and sale of our products and services, Humana’s Marketing department is responsible for articulating our brand message through every touchpoint with our customers, consumers and partners. Here you will find strategists, writers, project managers, researchers, graphic artists, Internet experts, and print production specialists working to determine whether a product will sell and who is likely to buy it. On this team, Infusion participants will be using their creativity and a keen eye for detail to contribute to Marketing’s smaller teams for Sales Support, Consumer Communication, the Web, Field Marketing, Senior Products, and more.
Actuarial
As an actuary, you are responsible for coming up with premium rate formulas based on geographical location, prior claims experience, age/sex demographics and industry and determining policy rates, reserves, and dividends.
Clinical Guidance Organization
The Clinical Guidance Organization guides consumers to effective use of healthcare, resulting in improved outcomes and health and lower costs; to increase consumer confidence in their ability to navigate the healthcare system, use their benefits effectively, and become engaged in managing their own health; and to increase trust in Humana as a resource and partner to our members in their efforts to take a more active role. We create and deliver programs, services and tools that provide consumers with choice, transparency, independence and guidance in their health and healthcare decisions, delivering results that simultaneously satisfy the needs of our business customers.
Provider Networking Contracting
Provider Network Contracting is an integral part of Humana’s product development and sales initiatives. This team is responsible for negotiating provider fee arrangements with healthcare providers, with the goal of offering Humana members and associates a broad and deep network of care providers at reasonable discounts. Provider Contractors focus on the scope of our network, the effectiveness of the care provided, and the clarity and ease of use for our members. If you enjoy relationship building, negotiations, and analytics, here’s your opportunity. You’ll gain deep exposure to such groups as Network Operations, Sales, Clinical, and more to gain an integrated understanding of the business. Your first year with this group will be a combination of training and hands-on experience. Through the Contracting University program you will receive coaching on executive image, negotiation, etc. – a foundation for a spectacular career.
Corporate Development/Mergers & Acquisitions
The Corporate Development / Mergers & Acquisitions department evaluates potential investments and combinations, both strategic and financial, with the goal of advancing the mission of Humana and its partners. Associates are expected to stay abreast of changes in the marketplace and identify opportunities for development. Financial and strategic analyses, as well as communication with senior management and investment professionals, are performed daily to evaluate opportunities and advise appropriately. Potential candidates often possess a background in finance, accounting, or corporate strategy, and exhibit an attention to detail and intellectual honesty.
Corporate Proposal Center
As part of the front-end of the sales process, the Corporate Proposal Center completes Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) for commercial groups which have over 300 members and group Medicare. The Corporate Proposal Center partners closely with Humana's sales team, underwriting, pharmacy, and clinical areas to offer the most competitive proposal possible while serving as a liaison for all departments involved in the proposal process. In addition, the Corporate Proposal Center is responsible for developing and assembling the finished product that is delivered to potential customers.
Financial Operations
The Financial Operations department is structured in teams of individuals who provide financial reporting and support to field office operations. The team reports financial results from field offices to Humana’s senior management. Finance also supports in matters associated with new product offerings, development of pricing for products, evaluating provider networks and contracts, etc. As a financial analyst with this group, you would develop and utilize analytical tools to identify key operating metrics, identify cost trends and recommend corrective actions, and more.
Internal Audit
Infusion candidates looking to work in the Internal Audit department have a unique opportunity to see how all of the departments and components of Humana Inc. work together. They will become the company experts on Humana’s various systems, processes, and procedures—making them an invaluable resource for the communication of best practices and the resolution of business issues. By joining Internal Audit, you will examine selected processes or approaches that may cause risk to the company and evaluate them for continued use.
Information Technology
Humana’s IT department provides the technology expertise for business applications, as well as project management services for major initiatives to deliver projects on time and within budget. This group also provides security governance to the company—protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Humana’s business, technical, and customer information. Those who take on IT Project Manager roles facilitate, mentor, coach, educate, and consult throughout the organization. The IT department is looking for individuals with excellent prioritization and management skills, as well as technical expertise.
Product Development
The Product Development team aggressively pursues new product ideas that support the core strategic direction of Humana. Humana relies on them to identify and develop new ideas for products and services to offer members and associates. The Product Development team is looking for individuals with high energy and focus to work with internal departments and external vendors in order to create the next best thing to keep Humana strong.
Service Operations/Account Installation
This department offers more to associates and members than the traditional customer service organization. This team manages a full spectrum of service functions to achieve the goal of providing guidance and perfect service. When you join Service Operations or Account Installation, you will help set up customer accounts, manage the renewal process, build solutions to help members choose the right benefit plans for their needs, process enrollment, reconcile accounts, and more. If you want to be sure customers get the service they deserve, this could be a great place for you.
Strategic Consultancy
This group provides direction and project expertise for our customers as they plan, prioritize, and implement Humana’s mission-critical initiatives. This team plays a key role in affirming and validating the appropriate execution of Humana’s strategy. Our talented group of consultants helps to initiate and plan the strategic efforts, oversee the plan’s implementation, and assists in closing the project upon completion. To be successful in Strategic Consulting, we encourage associates to be engaged in exploring all possibilities of a project. We look for candidates with variety in their academic and professional backgrounds.
Large Group Underwriting
This group proposes rate fees appropriate for a client’s risk and in-line with the profit objectives of Humana. We evaluate competitive data, anticipate and react to changing market conditions, and add value with consulting and competitive strategies. We evaluate risks and determine adverse selections (quote or decline) and establish competitive rates and service fees. Large Group Underwriting focuses on balance of competitive sales results & profitable growth. As an underwriter, your role would be to ensure there is a reasonable spread of risk among covered members, that the rate is consistent with the risk, and that the premiums are competitive and profitable.
