Role: HR Benefits Manager
Worksite Location: Remote
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Lead Benefits Analyst to provide strategic oversight and end-to-end support for complex employee benefit programs across health, welfare, and retirement plans.
We are looking for someone who goes beyond day-to-day benefits administration.
The strongest candidates will have experience owning complex benefits programs, managing vendors, analysing benefits data, supporting regulatory compliance, and leading significant initiatives such as plan changes, implementations, RFPs, or Open Enrolment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the strategy, planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement of assigned benefit programs.
Manage strategic relationships with benefits vendors, including governance, RFPs, contract negotiations, performance reviews, and escalations.
Lead benefits initiatives including plan redesigns, implementations, harmonization efforts, and Open Enrolment readiness.
Perform advanced data analysis, modelling, benchmarking, trend analysis, and scenario evaluation to provide recommendations to leadership.
Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable federal and state benefits regulations.
Interpret regulatory changes and support compliance updates, audit readiness, and risk mitigation.
Identify benefits-related risks and root causes and develop long-term remediation strategies.
Partner closely with Finance, Legal, HR Technology, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
Qualifications
Relevant professional experience with a Bachelor's degree.
Strong knowledge of health, welfare, and retirement benefit programs.
Strong knowledge of major benefits regulations, including COBRA, ACA, ERISA, IRS requirements, and HIPAA.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, particularly for data analysis and presentation.
Experience working with HRIS/HR management systems.
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