Benefits & Leave Strategy Lead (Multi-State)

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Canaanville (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead design, administration, and continuous improvement of employee benefits and multi-state leave programs across OH, PA, DE, NC, SC, GA, FL. The role partners with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, Risk Management and external vendors to deliver compliant, cost-efficient programs and a positive employee experience.

The position oversees health and welfare, retirement and leave programs, with a focus on analytics, program delivery and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred (MBA or HR-related).
• Valid driver's license required.
• Certifications: CEBS, SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP or PHR / SPHR, CLMS.
• 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 including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, wellness, HSA/FSA, COBRA, retiree, tuition reimbursement and ancillary plans.
• Lead annual open enrollment, employee education, vendor coordination, and benefits communications, serving as escalation point for complex inquiries.
• Evaluate plan performance, market competitiveness, utilization and cost trends; implement improvements aligned with Total Rewards strategy.
• Manage relationships, contracts, and performance of brokers, carriers, third-party administrators, and benefits vendors for quality service and cost efficiency.
• Oversee self-funded plans, including claims funding, stop-loss coverage, reimbursements, and cost management.
• Oversee administration of all leave programs (FMLA, ADA, parental leave, state leaves, disability) ensuring compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree (MBA or HR-related) preferred

Tools

SAP

Benefit Focus

Job description

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead design, administration, and continuous improvement of employee benefits and multi-state leave programs across OH, PA, DE, NC, SC, GA, FL. The role partners with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, Risk Management and external vendors to deliver compliant, cost-efficient programs and a positive employee experience.

The position oversees health and welfare, retirement and leave programs, with a focus on analytics, program delivery and