Benefits Manager

Naaahrrva; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD, is seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to lead the employee benefits and retirement programs within a mission-driven healthcare organization.

You will oversee leave administration, workers' compensation, wellness initiatives, and compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, collaborating with Payroll and HR to enhance benefit offerings and enrollment. A strong strategic mindset and proven leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 6+ years of employee benefits administration experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage health, welfare, retirement, wellness, and leave of absence programs.
• Lead and develop Benefits and Leave Administration team members.
• Oversee benefits enrollment, audits, reporting, and vendor management.
• Administer FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and return-to-work programs.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and related regulations.
• Partner with Payroll, HR, and business leaders to optimize benefits processes and employee communications.
• Lead annual Open Enrollment planning and implementation.
• Evaluate and recommend benefit plan enhancements to support organizational goals.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leadership

Compliance knowledge

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

CEBS certification

Master's degree

Job description

Benefits Manager

Baltimore, MD

Lead Benefits Strategy for a Mission-Driven Healthcare Organization

Join Kennedy Krieger Institute, a nationally recognized healthcare and research organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults with neurological, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal disorders.

We are seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to oversee employee benefits, retirement plans, leave administration, workers' compensation, and wellness programs. This role is ideal for a strategic HR professional who combines compliance expertise with a passion for delivering a best-in-class employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage health, welfare, retirement, wellness, and leave of absence programs
• Lead and develop Benefits and Leave Administration team members
• Oversee benefits enrollment, audits, reporting, and vendor management
• Administer FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and return-to-work programs
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and related regulations
• Partner with Payroll, HR, and business leaders to optimize benefits processes and employee communications
• Lead annual Open Enrollment planning and implementation
• Evaluate and recommend benefit plan enhancements to support organizational goals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 6+ years of employee benefits administration experience
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits regulations and compliance requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) or related certification
• Healthcare industry experience

Compensation range: $72,770 - $129,819 annually