HR Benefits Manager

Our client, a leading healthcare organization committed to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive work environment, is hiring a Human Resources Benefits Manager. This pivotal role offers an opportunity for a seasoned benefits professional to lead and shape the organization's employee benefits programs across multiple sites. The HR Benefits Manager will play an essential part in ensuring competitive, compliant, and cost-effective benefits offerings that enhance employee satisfaction, retention, and organizational success. This position requires a proactive leader capable of managing complex benefits portfolios in a dynamic healthcare setting, working closely with senior HR leadership, finance teams, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full lifecycle of employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, disability, life insurance, wellness, and leave initiatives.
• Continuously evaluate and improve benefits strategies to maintain competitiveness and manage costs effectively.
• Lead open enrollment processes, ensuring accurate communication, employee education, and seamless execution.
• Act as the primary contact with benefits brokers, carriers, and third-party vendors; negotiate contracts and coordinate renewals.
• Maintain compliance with relevant federal, state, and local laws such as ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA.
• Collaborate with Finance on benefits budget planning, analysis of utilization data, and trends to inform strategic decisions.
• Manage leave of absence programs, including FMLA, disability, and workers’ compensation coordination.
• Develop and communicate benefits policies and updates clearly and professionally to employees.
• Supervise and develop benefits team members, fostering a high-performance service-oriented environment.
• Support HRIS systems management related to benefits administration, ensuring data accuracy and process efficiency.
• Partner with HR leadership on total rewards and workforce planning initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive benefits management experience, preferably within healthcare.
• Extensive knowledge of health benefit plans and welfare programs.
• Strong understanding of benefits compliance laws including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and FMLA.
• Experience negotiating with brokers and carriers.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and benefits administration platforms.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make strategic improvements.
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.

Some of the Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Supportive leadership dedicated to employee development and wellbeing.
• On-site work schedule supporting a collaborative company culture.

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.

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