Benefits Manager

About the role

AmeriVet is a rapidly growing veterinary services organization committed to supporting veterinarians and care teams. The Benefits Manager oversees enterprise-wide benefits operations and ensures compliance across various programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for self-funded medical plans, overseeing plan design, administration, vendor management, and performance optimization.
• Lead enterprise-level oversight of benefits operations, including health & welfare plans, self-funded medical plans, 401(k)/retirement plans, and leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, state leave).
• Manage strategic vendor relationships (TPAs, carriers, recordkeepers, and leave administrators), ensuring proactive communication, accountability, and service optimization.
• Oversee inbound and outbound file transmissions between HRIS (Workday), payroll, and third-party administrators to ensure compliance and operational continuity.
• Partner with HRIS and IT teams to enhance Workday functionality, improve data flows, and support system upgrades or implementations.
• Administer and govern self-funded plans, including coordination with TPAs, stop-loss carriers, and internal stakeholders to ensure cost control and compliance.
• Ensure compliant administration of leave of absence programs, including policy alignment, vendor oversight, and regulatory adherence across multiple states.
• Drive process improvements based on internal audits, compliance reviews, and organizational findings.
• Ensure adherence to applicable federal and state regulatory requirements (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA) through strong documentation and governance practices.
• Partner cross-functionally to align benefits operations with company-wide strategic initiatives.
• Analyze reporting and data trends to identify risks, gaps, and optimization opportunities.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, including oversight of complex, multi-state or multi-site environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Demonstrated experience managing self-funded health plans, including vendor/TPA coordination and cost management strategies.
• Experience overseeing 401(k)/retirement plans, including vendor management, compliance, and audit support.
• Strong experience overseeing leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, state-specific leaves), including vendor management and compliance.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Benefits and Absence Management, including configuration, integrations, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Experience managing third-party vendor relationships with a focus on service-level accountability.
• Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting benefits administration.
• Proven ability to translate organizational findings into strategic process improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional partnership skills.