Benefits Manager

**This position will require someone to be 100% Onsite out of the Albertville, AL Facility**

Title: Benefits Manager

Location: Albertville, AL – 100% Onsite

Duration and hire type: Direct Hire

Overview: Sterling Engineering/Staffing is currently looking for a Benefits Manager for one of our clients in the Albertville, AL area. Sterling has a rich history of delivering top talent to our clients. We are a nationwide Staffing Firm with over 100 clients and works primarily with Fortune 1000 corporations.

Target Salary: $100-140K plus 20% STIP Bonus

Benefits: Benefits from Day 1 and almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 Paid Holidays, 2 Weeks Vacations, 401(k), etc.

Job Description:

The Benefits Manager is responsible for the design, governance and administration of employee benefits across all locations where Progress Rail operates. The role ensures a competitive, compliant and cost-effective offering that supports employee well-being, retention and engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the benefits strategy in alignment with corporate goals and tailored to regional and cultural needs
• Partner with Broker to benchmark programs against industry standards and best practices utilizing data to drive the decision-making process
• Partner with the Compensation, Finance and Wellness teams to align the benefits offering to corporate objectives
• Track cost trends, utilization and ROI to make data driven decisions in the benefit offering to identify potential cost savings, efficiency and improved employee satisfaction
• Partner with Legal, Compliance and local HR teams to monitor and implement regulatory updates and ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, GDPR and country-specific laws
• Manage relationships with benefit broker and vendors to ensure a mutually positive working experience and employee experience
• Oversee the coordination between Payroll and Service Center teams to ensure seamless data integration and reporting
• Lead the annual Open Enrollment design, renewal and execution
• Collaborate with the Communications team, Broker and vendors to develop an annual strategy to educate, engage and drive behaviors related to benefits programs.
• Partner with the Wellness team to improve health related behaviors in the workforce
• Lead the Benefit and Leave of Absence teams to ensure accurate, efficient and effective administration of programs
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Education and Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree Business, Human Resources or related field of study
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an HR leadership and Benefit role
• HR Certification such as CEBS preferred

Qualifications and Experience:

• Knowledge of benefit practices
• Global experience is a plus
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze market data and make informed decisions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with individuals at all levels
• Sound judgment and confidentiality

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.