What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Manager, Benefits position at Worthington Steel?
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At Worthington Steel, our people are at the center of everything we do. We believe in creating fulfilling work and opportunities to grow — not just for our business, but for our people.
We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Benefits to lead our Benefits and People Center teams. This position plays a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and communicating programs that enhance the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of our employees.
About the Role
As the Senior Manager, Benefits, you’ll be responsible for the strategy, operations, and continuous improvement of Worthington Steel’s Benefits and People Center functions. You’ll manage a dedicated team, oversee vendor relationships, maintain compliance with regulations, and partner across HR and business functions to ensure our programs reflect our people-first philosophy.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and develop the Benefits and People Center teams, ensuring exceptional service and continuous improvement
- Oversee design, management, and communication of all benefits programs, including health and welfare, wellness, leave/disability, relocation, life insurance, and retirement plans. Use data insights to identify trends, forecast needs, and enhance service delivery
- Provide strategic direction for the annual Open Enrollment process, including evaluating and selecting benefit vendors, leading change management and implementation of new plans or systems
- Partner with HR and Total Rewards leadership to align benefit programs with company goals and total-rewards strategy
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets while identifying cost-savings and process efficiencies
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other federal/state regulations; lead audits and filings as needed
- Drive engaging employee communications that make complex benefit information easy to understand
- Champion a people-first approach, ensuring every program supports Worthington Steel’s culture
What You Bring
- Proven people leader with strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Expertise in benefits program design, administration, and compliance (ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, FMLA)
- Skilled in vendor management, budgeting, and interpreting benefits financial data
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, or related field of study (or equivalent experience)
- 5 years leading HR, Benefits, HR Shared Services, or Total Rewards team; 4 years of general benefits experience
- Retirement and M&A experience preferred
- CEBS or CBP certification preferred
Why Worthington Steel
- People-first culture that values inclusion, safety, and development
- Opportunities to make an impact in a growing, industry-leading company
- A Total Rewards philosophy focused on your well-being — at work and beyond
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and the stability of a company with a proud 70-year legacy