Benefits Manager

Accountabilities:

• • Lead the administration and ongoing management of employee benefits programs, ensuring effective execution and alignment with organizational needs.
  • Own the full lifecycle of annual open enrollment, including strategy development, vendor coordination, implementation, employee communications, and post-enrollment audits.
  • Coordinate with benefits providers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of benefits programs.
  • Support the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of medical and other employee benefit plans.
  • Apply hands-on expertise in medical plan structures, including self-funded, fully insured, and level-funded arrangements.
  • Monitor benefits operations, identify opportunities for process improvement, and help ensure a high-quality employee experience.
  • Manage benefits-related communications and provide clear guidance to employees and stakeholders throughout the benefits lifecycle.

  Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience managing employee benefits programs in a corporate HR environment.
  • Direct, hands-on experience leading a transition from a level-funded or fully insured medical plan to a self-funded plan.
  • Proven experience owning the complete open enrollment process, from strategy and vendor coordination through employee communications and post-enrollment auditing.
  • Strong understanding of benefits administration, medical plan structures, vendor management, and benefits operations.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain benefits information clearly to employees and internal stakeholders.
  • Analytical and detail-oriented approach, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote environment.

  Benefits

  • Salary: $115,000–$130,000.
  • Work arrangement: Fully remote.
  • Employment: Full-time position.
  • Opportunity to take ownership of a broad benefits function and contribute to benefits strategy and employee experience.