Benefits Manager- Remote

The ideal candidate is a hands-on benefits specialist who can hit the ground running, operate independently, and take full ownership of benefits operations and vendor relationships in a fast-paced, remote environment. Vendor Management (Core Focus) Manage relationships across multiple benefits vendors simultaneously.

Benefits Manager
Remote, (with occasional onsite in Lehi, Utah)
3-month contract to hire
Pay Rate: $55.00 - $60.00per hr.

This Benefits Program Manager role is a backfill with an opportunity to stabilize and elevate the benefits function. The ideal candidate is a hands-on benefits specialist who can hit the ground running, operate independently, and take full ownership of benefits operations and vendor relationships in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer a comprehensive suite of U.S. employee benefits programs, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k)
  • Life and ancillary benefits
• Support and/or manage leave of absence programs (FMLA, disability, parental leave)
• Own end-to-end benefits operations, including:
  • Census file management
  • Monthly invoicing, billing, and reconciliation (core responsibility)
• Execute high-volume, recurring invoicing tasks with accuracy and consistency
• Identify and implement process improvements, particularly in invoicing and administrative workflows

Vendor Management (Core Focus)

• Manage relationships across multiple benefits vendors simultaneously
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor communication and issue resolution
• Conduct consistent follow-ups to resolve billing discrepancies and service issues
• Ensure accuracy of vendor invoicing and contract alignment
• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance and service delivery
• Support vendor implementations or transitions when applicable (preferred, but not required)
• Perform analytics and reporting, including:
  • Utilization tracking
  • Cost analysis and projections
  • Budget oversight
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and leadership
• Support and contribute to benefits-related projects and initiatives

Required Skills:

• Multiple years of dedicated benefits experience (not HR generalist background)
• Proven ownership of benefits programs and vendor management
• Experience supporting mid-to-large employee populations (~1,000+ employees)
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Benefits invoicing and reconciliation (required)
  • Vendor management and follow-ups
  • Census data management
• Strong knowledge of U.S. medical and welfare benefits
• Experience with:
  • Workday (Benefits module)
  • ADP (payroll)
• Strong analytical capability (reporting, cost analysis, projections)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Bonus Skills:

• Based in Utah or able to occasionally work on-site for onboarding/training
• Experience in a tech or fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting or leading vendor implementations or transitions
• Strong project management experience
• Experience driving process improvements or automation
• Experience managing leave of absence programs
• Exposure to complex or large-scale benefits environments