Benefits and Wellbeing Manager

NextGenEnergyJobs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodard & Curran is seeking an experienced leader to oversee all benefits and wellbeing programs, manage enrollment, and collaborate with the HR team to deliver strategic programs that support a healthy, engaged workforce.

The role requires CEBS or equivalent certification (preferred) and strong vendor management, analytical, and communication skills to navigate regulatory requirements and evolving benefits landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 8–10 years in Benefits, or 14+ years relevant experience.
• CEBS or other equivalent certification preferred.
• Self-insured benefit plan experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills for stakeholder relationships.
• Strong vendor management and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of all benefit programs and plans (Health & Wellbeing, Disability, Leave, Absence, Retirement, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits).
• Lead 401K committee and resolve Benefits & Wellbeing questions.
• Manage Well-Being Program and Benefits & Wellbeing team; coordinate with HR.
• Oversee open enrollment, HRIS configurations, onboarding, and vendor compliance.
• Drive strategy and project management across benefits programs.

Skills

Benefits management

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business, Human Resources, or related field

CEBS certification preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of all benefit programs and plans, including Health & Wellbeing Plans, Integrated Disability, Leave, and Absence Management programs, Retirement Plans, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits Program, Member of the 401K Committee, and address and resolve employee Benefits & Wellbeing questions.
• Overall Management of Well-Being Program
• Manage Benefits & Wellbeing Team and Partner with Larger HR Team
• Open Enrollment, ongoing HRIS Configurations and Acquisition Analysis and Onboarding
• Vendor Management & Compliance
• Strategy & Project Management

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 8 – 10 years of progressively responsible experience in Benefits, or a minimum of 14 years of relevant experience.
• CEBS or other equivalent certification preferred.
• Self-insured benefit plan experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems.
• A can-do approach to handling shifting priorities in a constantly changing organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative style to effectively build relationships with HR business partners, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and any other key stakeholders.
• Strong operational execution and vendor management skills.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal laws/regulations regarding employment and employee benefits.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills and demonstrated familiarity and understanding of Outlook or other email.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.