Benefits & Leave Programs Lead

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Dover (DE); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Annual bonus opportunities

Competitive base salary

401(k) matching

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Benefits Manager to design, administer, and continuously improve employee benefits and multi-state leave programs in support of the Total Rewards strategy.

The role oversees health and welfare, retirement, and leave programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, vendor performance, and financial stewardship, with a focus on effective delivery and strong employee communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Master's degree (MBA or HR-related) preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CEBS/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certifications preferred.
• 5-8+ years of progressive experience in benefits and/or leave administration.
• Experience with multi-state leave management (FMLA, ADA, disability) required.
• Experience with billing reconciliation and financial oversight of benefit plans preferred.
• Experience in regulated industries (utilities, healthcare, manufacturing) preferred.
• Experience with SAP and Benefit Focus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer, and continuously enhance employee benefits programs across multiple states.
• Lead annual open enrollment, education, and communications; handle complex inquiries.
• Evaluate plan performance, market competitiveness, and cost trends; implement improvements.
• Manage relationships with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Oversee self-funded plans, including funding and stop-loss management.
• Oversee leave programs (FMLA, ADA, parental, state leaves) and disability processes.
• Coordinate with HR, Payroll, Risk Management, Safety, and leaders on leave and pay administration.
• Provide analytics, dashboards, and reports to leadership for cost containment.
• Ensure ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA compliance across programs.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Vendor management

Communication skills

Financial oversight

Multi-state leave management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Master's degree preferred

CEBS/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certifications preferred

Tools

SAP

Benefit Focus

Job description

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Benefits Manager to design, administer, and continuously improve employee benefits and multi-state leave programs in support of the Total Rewards strategy.

The role oversees health and welfare, retirement, and leave programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, vendor performance, and financial stewardship, with a focus on effective delivery and strong employee communications.