Benefits Manager

Department: Human Resources

Location: Austin, Texas

Compensation: $120,000 - $130,000 / year

Description

Benefits Manager | Employee Benefits, Total Rewards & HR ProgramsInnovetive Petcare | Austin, TX
Join a Team That’s Passionate About Pets — and PeopleAt Innovetive Petcare, we believe exceptional pet care begins with exceptional people. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, our growing network of 80 veterinary hospitals across 17 states is united by one mission: delivering best-in-class support to the veterinary professionals who care for pets and the communities they serve every day.

We are seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to lead and optimize our employee benefits and total rewards programs for more than 2,600 team members nationwide. This is a highly visible leadership role ideal for a strategic HR professional who is passionate about employee wellness, benefits administration, compliance, and enhancing the overall employee experience.

This is a hybrid position - candidate must reside in or around Austin area and commute into office at least 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

As our Benefits Manager, you will oversee the design, administration, communication, and continuous improvement of all employee benefits programs, including:

• Manage medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, and retirement benefits programs
• Lead annual Open Enrollment, including employee communications, presentations, and education sessions
• Oversee benefits enrollment, eligibility, billing reconciliation, and vendor administration
• Manage the company 401(k) retirement plan and related compliance processes
• Lead ACA administration, audits, and annual reporting requirements
• Partner with brokers and vendors on renewals, compliance, plan design, and enhancements
• Analyze monthly benefits plan performance, utilization, and cost trends
• Recommend program improvements that support employee well-being and business goals
• Develop employee communication campaigns to increase awareness and engagement with benefit offerings
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the Benefits Administrator
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA
  
  

Qualifications

• 5 years of Benefits Manager, Benefits Administration, or Total Rewards experience
• Strong expertise in health and welfare plans, retirement plans, and leave administration
• Deep knowledge of ACA compliance, benefits regulations, and reporting
• Previous leadership or people management experience
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with Paycom HRIS strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
  
  

Why Join Innovetive Petcare

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employee health, wellness, and financial well-being
• Highly visible role with direct partnership across leadership teams
• Fast-growing organization with evolving HR and benefits programs
• Collaborative, people-first culture focused on continuous improvement
• Meaningful work supporting veterinary teams who make a difference every day

Apply TodayIf you are a proactive Benefits Manager or Total Rewards leader who enjoys building high-impact programs and delivering exceptional employee experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Innovetive Petcare and help support the teams who care for pets across the country.