Benefits Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Oversee and enhance employee benefits programs, which include health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, wellness, and leave initiatives.

• Act as a reliable resource for employees by offering guidance and education on benefits, leave programs, and related HR policies.

• Organize annual open enrollment, educate new hires about benefits, and maintain ongoing employee benefits communications.

• Handle benefits and leave administration, encompassing eligibility, enrollments, claims, data accuracy, and employee support.

• Collaborate with HR, payroll, HRIS, finance, brokers, carriers, and vendors to ensure precise and effective benefits administration.

• Ensure compliance of benefits programs with relevant federal, state, and local regulations and assist with necessary reporting and filings.

• Analyze benefits data, invoices, payroll deductions, and utilization to identify trends, ensure accuracy, and facilitate cost-effective decisions.

• Manage Workers’ Compensation and leave of absence processes in coordination with employees, managers, and external partners.

• Aid in the formulation of benefits policies, procedures, communications, and employee wellbeing initiatives.

• Provide leadership and mentorship while contributing to benefits strategy, vendor management, and program design.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in benefits administration.

• Preferably 2–3 years of experience in a senior, lead, or management-level benefits role.

• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations and compliance requirements.

• Experience in managing brokers, vendors, benefits platforms, and benefits programs.

• Proficiency in analyzing benefits data and making informed recommendations based on trends and costs.

• Strong organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• A customer-focused approach to supporting employees.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Familiarity with HRIS and benefits administration systems.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through capabilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adhere to deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Capability to maintain strict confidentiality when dealing with sensitive employee information.

• HR or benefits certification, such as CEBS, CBP, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP, is a plus.

• A quiet, secure home office equipped with reliable high-speed internet.

• HIPAA-compliant handling of sensitive information.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health benefits

• Dental benefits

• Vision benefits

• Life insurance benefits

• Disability benefits

• Retirement benefits

• Wellness programs

• Leave programs

• New hire benefits education

• Employee benefits communications

• Employee wellbeing initiatives