Benefits Manager

Benefits Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to lead the design, implementation, and administration of our employee benefits programs. This role will play a key part in enhancing the employee experience, ensuring compliance, managing vendors, and aligning benefits strategy with overall business objectives.

If you’re analytical, people-focused, and passionate about building competitive benefits programs that attract and retain top talent, we’d love to connect.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee day-to-day administration of health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), and wellness programs
• Lead annual open enrollment process from planning through execution
• Manage relationships with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators
• Evaluate and benchmark benefit offerings to ensure market competitiveness
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, and other federal/state regulations
• Partner with HR and Finance on benefits budgeting and forecasting
• Analyze utilization and cost data to recommend plan improvements
• Respond to employee inquiries and resolve complex benefits issues
• Develop employee communications and educational materials

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive benefits administration experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience managing open enrollment and vendor negotiations
• Advanced Excel and HRIS experience (Workday, ADP, UKG, or similar preferred)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred
• CEBS, SHRM-CP/SCP, or PHR/SPHR a plus