Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Benefits Manager will oversee the company’s employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans and leave policies. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop and execute a long-term benefits and wellness strategy aligned to business needs. • Oversee plan design for health, welfare, retirement, wellness, and leave programs, ensuring compliance and cost stewardship. • Monitor market trends, claims data, and benchmarking to recommend enhancements and future plan strategies. • Lead administration of defined benefit, defined contribution, and cash balance plans. • Manage FMLA, disability programs, and ADA accommodations. • Manage data analytics, reporting, and HRIS workflows, including open enrollment. • Lead vendor selection, performance management, and contract negotiations. • Oversee budget management, ACA/state reporting, RDS, nondiscrimination testing, and regulatory compliance. Requirements Knowledge and Education • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources or related field preferred. • Or associate’s degree in HR or equivalent, plus 5 – 8 years’ experience. • Knowledge of total rewards, benefits compliance, Section 125, and retirement plan administration. • Certified Benefits Professional, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR designation (preferred). Experience • A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in Human Resources and/or Benefits Management. • Five (5) years of experience specifically in Benefits Administration. • Demonstrated experience creating comprehensive health, retirement, perks and wellness programs. • Experience with vendor management, negotiation, and budgeting. • Experience with HRIS platforms, open enrollment management, vendor negotiations, and metrics reporting. • Experience navigating ADA interactive processes, medical documentation assessment, and disability/FMLA program structures. Skills and Abilities • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive strategy. • Proven vendor management, negotiation, and budgeting experience. • Exceptional communication and partnership skills • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Ability to work in a high pressure and demanding environment. • Ability to multi-task, i.e., pick-up where left off when interrupted. • Good organizational skills. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Standing / walking – low level Environment - Office • Sitting – High level • Lifting – up to 25 lbs. • Visual concentration – high level SCHEDULE: 40 Hours per week