Benefit Manager

About the role

The Benefits Manager will oversee the day-to-day administration and ongoing improvement of employee benefit programs while also identifying opportunities to enhance communication, employee engagement, recognition efforts, wellbeing initiatives, and the overall employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the administration and ongoing improvement of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, voluntary benefits, and related programs
• Manage relationships with benefits brokers, vendors, carriers, and external partners to ensure strong service delivery and program effectiveness
• Lead annual open enrollment planning, communication, employee education, system readiness, and execution
• Partner with HR, payroll, and internal teams to ensure accurate eligibility, enrollment, deductions, and employee data
• Conduct benefits audits, reporting, and issue resolution to support accuracy and compliance
• Serve as a resource for employees and leaders by providing clear, accessible benefits information and support
• Translate complex benefits information into employee-friendly communications and resources
• Evaluate current programs and recommend improvements based on employee feedback, utilization, and business needs
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance communication, and create a stronger employee experience as the organization grows

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Benefits Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• 5+ years of experience in benefits, total rewards, HR operations, or a related HR function
• Experience administering employee benefit programs within a multi-state workforce
• Experience partnering with benefits vendors, brokers, carriers, and external partners
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives such as open enrollment and employee programs
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage confidential information and competing priorities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across employees, leaders, vendors, and HR partners
• Self-motivated, curious, and proactive with a mindset focused on continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Benefits Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• 5+ years of experience in benefits, total rewards, HR operations, or a related HR function
• Experience administering employee benefit programs within a multi-state workforce
• Experience partnering with benefits vendors, brokers, carriers, and external partners
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives such as open enrollment and employee programs
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage confidential information and competing priorities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across employees, leaders, vendors, and HR partners
• Self-motivated, curious, and proactive with a mindset focused on continuous improvement

Skills

• Strong project management skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication
• Continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

• $80,000–$85,000 base salary
• 10–15% annual bonus opportunity

Pay

• $80,000–$85,000 base salary

Schedule

• Remote position
• Candidates located in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area or Midwest region are preferred