Benefits Manager

About the role

Lumina Foundation is an independent, private foundation committed to creating opportunities for learning beyond high school for all. The Benefits Manager serves as the organization’s primary lead for benefits administration, total rewards operations, and related people operations processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive, employee-centered administration of Lumina’s benefits programs while delivering a high-touch experience that helps employees confidently navigate complex offerings and resources.
• Lead the day-to-day administration of Lumina’s health and welfare, retirement, and ancillary benefit programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a high-quality employee experience.
• Support onboarding and new hire transition processes by ensuring employees receive clear, accessible guidance regarding benefits enrollment, systems access.

Requirements

A minimum of five years of relevant experience, including direct, hands-on ownership of employee benefits administration (health and welfare and retirement programs), with a track record of managing programs end-to-end and improving processes or systems.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience with benefits administration software and systems
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to employee benefits
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Skills

• Expertise in benefits administration and HR operations
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(k)
• Pension
• Vacation and sick time
• Paid leave
• Employer-paid group life
• Long-term disability insurance

Pay

$96,000 - $105,000

Schedule

Hybrid based in Indianapolis, IN