Human Resources Benefits Manager

The Role

Midmark is seeking a Human Resources Benefits Manager to provide operational and strategic leadership for enterprise benefits, wellness, and time off programs in partnership with the Benefits and Compensation Director. This role supports the design and governance of benefit programs, leads enterprise wellness initiatives, and ensures accurate and compliant delivery of mandatory benefits administration and HR reporting.

What You'll Do

Benefits Administration & Program Leadership

• Lead and develop a benefits and compliance support team responsible for day-to-day benefits administration and execution
• Oversee annual open enrollment and ongoing enrollment processes, including systems, communications, and execution integrity
• Support the design, governance, and ongoing evolution of benefit programs in partnership with the Benefits and Compensation Director
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for benefits and wellness vendors, brokers, and consultants

Wellness & Teammate Engagement

• Develop and execute benefits communication and engagement strategies to increase teammate awareness, understanding, and utilization of benefits and wellness programs
• Lead enterprise health and wellness initiatives, including program direction, vendor coordination, measurement, and continuous improvement
• Analyze benefits and wellness data to support decision-making, cost management, and program improvements

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and FMLA
• Own enterprise-wide benefits and HR compliance reporting, including AAP, EEO-1, Pay Data, VETS-4212, and related filings
• Provide governance and oversight for time off programs, including PTO and leave administration, through auditing, process support, and HR partnership
• Serve as escalation point for complex benefits, wellness, and compliance issues

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Payroll, HRIS, Legal, and Finance to ensure data accuracy and operational alignment
• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic insights to HR and business leaders on benefits trends and compliance matters
• Participate in enterprise HR initiatives and cross-functional projects as needed

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 6+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration or human resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience leading HR programs, compliance reporting, and developing HR talent
• Benefits-related certification (CEBS, PHR, or similar) preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of employee benefits, wellness programs, and regulatory compliance
• Strong understanding of HR and benefits compliance reporting requirements
• Proven people leadership and talent development capability
• Strategic and analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and trends
• Working knowledge of HRIS and benefits administration systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence leaders
• Ability to manage complex vendor and cross-functional relationships
• High level of discretion handling confidential and sensitive information