Benefits Manager

Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Practice; Berea (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Practice is seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to oversee health, welfare, retirement, and LOA programs, blending hands-on administration with strategic program enhancements. You will serve as the go-to resource for employees, guiding plan design changes and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and continuous process improvements to elevate the employee experience.

Qualifications

• Experience administering health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs.
• Strong data analysis and reporting abilities for benefits data.
• Ability to partner with HR leadership to improve benefits programs.
• Knowledge of federal and state leave and benefits requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer health, welfare, retirement, and leave-of-absence programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and an exceptional employee experience.
• Serve as the primary resource for employees regarding benefits, retirement plans, leave programs, and related questions.
• Partner with Human Resources leadership to evaluate, recommend, and implement enhancements to benefits strategies, plan design, and employee offerings.
• Manage compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including leave administration, benefits reporting, and required documentation.
• Analyze benefits data, costs, and utilization trends to identify opportunities for process improvements, efficiencies, and program enhancements.

Skills

Benefits administration

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Employee relations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Join a well-established, mission-driven organization with a long history of stability, strong leadership, and a people-first culture. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced benefits professional who enjoys both hands-on administration and strategic program improvement. The Benefits Manager will play a key role in ensuring employees have access to competitive, high-quality benefits while helping the organization evaluate and enhance its offerings to support continued growth and employee well-being.

The organization offers an outstanding work/life balance, comprehensive benefits, generous vacation and PTO programs, and a collaborative environment where employees are valued and supported. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys serving as a trusted resource for employees, leveraging data to drive decisions, and identifying opportunities to improve processes, benefits, and overall employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer health, welfare, retirement, and leave-of-absence programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and an exceptional employee experience.
• Serve as the primary resource for employees regarding benefits, retirement plans, leave programs, and related questions.
• Partner with Human Resources leadership to evaluate, recommend, and implement enhancements to benefits strategies, plan design, and employee offerings.
• Manage compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including leave administration, benefits reporting, and required documentation.
• Analyze benefits data, costs, and utilization trends to identify opportunities for process improvements, efficiencies, and program enhancements.

This is a great opportunity to join a quality organization and make a meaningful impact.