Benefits Manager

The Benefits Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of the company’s employee benefits programs. This role ensures programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals while enhancing employee engagement and retention. The Benefits Manager partners closely with HR leadership and external vendors to deliver high-quality, cost-effective benefits solutions.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day management and administration of employee benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and ancillary offerings.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement enhancements to benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and alignment with employee needs and market trends.
• Partner with brokers and vendors to negotiate contracts, manage relationships, and ensure cost-effective, high-quality service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to benefits administration (e.g., ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA).
• Oversee and administer leave of absence programs, ensuring consistency, compliance, and positive employee experience.
• Conduct benefits benchmarking and market analysis to support program design and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to align benefits offerings with broader total rewards and employee engagement strategies.
• Support compensation and total rewards initiatives as needed, including data analysis and program implementation.
• Develop and deliver employee communications and educational sessions to increase understanding and utilization of benefits programs.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of benefits policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Partner with HR to support performance management and employee engagement initiatives where benefits play a role.
• Ensure accurate and timely benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and vendor integrations.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 5 years of experience in benefits administration or total rewards.
• Experience working with benefits vendors, brokers, and HRIS systems.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local benefits regulations.,
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Operates in a professional and/or business casual office environment.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, photocopiers/scanners, and smartphones.
• Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
• Ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds 
• Must be able to adhere to process protocol
• Strong work ethics of integrity and honesty striving for excellence in all activities employing accompanying communication.
  
  

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.  Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.