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. Requirements 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