Employee Benefits Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the daily administration of medical, dental, vision, life, retirement, and voluntary benefits.

• Provide support and act as a backup for the Leave Specialist.

• Serve as the main contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits, qualifying life events, and dependent eligibility verifications.

• Collaborate with HRIS and payroll teams to ensure correct premium deductions, carrier feeds, and data integrity.

• Simplify complex benefit plan designs, policy changes, and coverage details into clear and engaging communications.

• Lead the development of new hire benefits onboarding materials and conduct weekly New Hire Benefit presentations.

• Track new hire inquiries to enhance employee understanding and appreciation of their benefits package.

• Promote ongoing process improvements through the use of technology and AI tools.

• Manage the logistics of annual Open Enrollment, including system configurations, testing, vendor coordination, communications, toolkits, and informational sessions.

• Execute other assigned tasks as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in HR, benefits, or corporate communications, specifically managing employee benefit programs.

• In-depth knowledge of HSAs, FSAs, High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs), 401(k), COBRA, and leave administration.

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in Workday Benefits Administration is preferred.

• A technical understanding of Workday business processes, open enrollment setup, coverage updates, integration troubleshooting, and custom report creation is preferred.

• Outstanding writing, editing, and storytelling skills.

• Ability to convert complex, technical benefits terminology into straightforward and engaging language.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision plan with low or no premium.

• Generous paid time off.

• $100 monthly mobile or internet stipend.

• Stock options available for all employees.

• Bonus eligibility for all positions excluding Director and above.

• Commission eligibility for Sales roles.

• Parental leave program.

• 401K program.