Job Title:

Benefits ManagerEmployment Type:

Full-TimeOverviewAn established, multi-site organization is seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to oversee the strategy, administration, and ongoing enhancement of employee benefits programs. This role is well suited for a hands-on benefits professional who can balance day-to-day operations with broader planning initiatives, while ensuring employees receive accurate, responsive, and high-quality support.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in health and welfare plans, retirement administration, compliance, vendor management, and annual enrollment processes. This individual will also serve as a key internal resource for resolving complex benefits issues and improving operational effectiveness across benefits-related workflows.

Key ResponsibilitiesManage the administration of employee benefit offerings, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, and retirement plansLead the full annual enrollment cycle, including planning, system coordination, employee communications, implementation, and post-enrollment reviewAct as the primary internal expert for benefit-related questions, escalations, and issue resolutionOversee relationships with external brokers, carriers, retirement partners, and benefit vendors to ensure service quality and effective plan administrationMonitor benefits billing, reconciliations, payroll deductions, audits, and overall data accuracy across systemsAdminister 401(k) plan operations, including coordination with service providers, participant data review, compliance-related activities, and required reporting supportHelp ensure adherence to applicable benefits regulations and requirements, including ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISAPartner with HR leadership on renewal planning, cost analysis, vendor evaluations, plan recommendations, and process enhancementsCollaborate closely with Payroll and HRIS teams to maintain accurate deductions, eligibility rules, file feeds, and benefit system configurationIdentify opportunities to strengthen controls, streamline workflows, improve employee communication, and enhance the overall benefits experienceQualifications5+ years of progressive experience in employee benefits administrationStrong background managing health and welfare benefit programsDemonstrated experience leading open enrollment and handling complex benefits operationsExperience working with benefit brokers, carriers, retirement providers, and third-party vendorsKnowledge of applicable compliance areas such as ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISAExperience with benefits audits, reconciliations, payroll coordination, and data integrity oversightStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilitiesAdvanced communication skills and a service-oriented approach to employee supportBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered