Benefits Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: The Benefits Manager will oversee the company’s employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans and leave policies. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute a long-term benefits and wellness strategy aligned to business needs.
• Oversee plan design for health, welfare, retirement, wellness, and leave programs, ensuring compliance and cost stewardship.
• Monitor market trends, claims data, and benchmarking to recommend enhancements and future plan strategies.
• Lead administration of defined benefit, defined contribution, and cash balance plans.
• Manage FMLA, disability programs, and ADA accommodations.
• Manage data analytics, reporting, and HRIS workflows, including open enrollment.
• Lead vendor selection, performance management, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee budget management, ACA/state reporting, RDS, nondiscrimination testing, and regulatory compliance.

Knowledge and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources or related field preferred.
• Or associate’s degree in HR or equivalent, plus 5 – 8 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of total rewards, benefits compliance, Section 125, and retirement plan administration.
• Certified Benefits Professional, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR designation (preferred).

Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in Human Resources and/or Benefits Management. 
• Five (5) years of experience specifically in Benefits Administration.
• Demonstrated experience creating comprehensive health, retirement, perks and wellness programs.
• Experience with vendor management, negotiation, and budgeting.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, open enrollment management, vendor negotiations, and metrics reporting.
• Experience navigating ADA interactive processes, medical documentation assessment, and disability/FMLA program structures.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive strategy.
• Proven vendor management, negotiation, and budgeting experience.
• Exceptional communication and partnership skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a high pressure and demanding environment.
• Ability to multi-task, i.e., pick-up where left off when interrupted.
• Good organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing / walking – low level Environment - Office
• Sitting – High level 
• Lifting – up to 25 lbs.     
• Visual concentration – high level

SCHEDULE: 40 Hours per week