Benefits Manager

Soni is partnering with a publicly traded real estate organization to hire a Benefits Manager to take ownership of their employee benefits function. The Benefits Manager will oversee the full lifecycle of employee benefits programs, including health & welfare and retirement plans, while serving as the key point person on a major transition to a self-funded structure.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and administer all employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, retirement, etc.)
• Lead and support the transition from fully insured to self-funded benefits
• Oversee open enrollment and ongoing benefits lifecycle activities
• Partner with brokers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective plan management
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and other regulations
• Support employee inquiries and provide guidance on benefits offerings
• Maintain and enhance benefits processes, reporting, and documentation
• Utilize HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now or similar) for administration and reporting
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in benefits administration or management
• Experience working with self-funded benefits plans
• Experience supporting multi-state employee populations (~300 employees)
• Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS systems
• Strong understanding of benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, etc.)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and own the function
  
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting a transition from fully insured to self-funded benefits
• Experience in a public company environment
• Exposure to retirement plan administration
• Process improvement mindset
  
  
  

Compensation: $90-120K Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.

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