Benefits Manager

Veracity Ventures Inc.; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Veracity Ventures Inc. in Chillicothe, OH seeks an experienced Benefits Manager to lead administration, strategy, and continuous improvement of health and welfare benefits, retirement programs, leave management, and employee well-being initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of Total Rewards, this role serves as a subject matter expert and strategic partner to HR leadership and organizational leaders, delivering competitive and compliant programs to strengthen engagement and retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in benefits administration/Total Rewards or HR.
• Strong knowledge of health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, leave administration, and regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of Form 5500 and ACA reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across levels.
• Vendor management and contract management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day administration of health and welfare programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement savings, voluntary benefits).
• Partner with Total Rewards and HRIS to develop and execute benefits strategy and annual priorities.
• Lead annual open enrollment planning, implementation, communications, and education.
• Analyze market trends, utilization, costs, and employee feedback to identify improvements.
• Oversee benefits systems, processes, vendors, and service delivery.
• Manage retirement programs (403(b), 457(b), 457(f)) and other defined contribution plans.
• Support retirement plan governance, audits, and Form 5500 filings.
• Serve as SME for FMLA, ADA, leave programs; manage leave and disability with admins.

Skills

Benefits administration

Total Rewards

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation bonus

Benefits Manager – Total Rewards & Employee Benefits

Location: Chillicothe, OH
Job Type: Full Time

Lead Benefits That Make a Difference

We are seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to lead the administration, strategy, and continuous improvement of health and welfare benefits, retirement programs, leave management, and employee well-being initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of Total Rewards, this role serves as a key subject matter expert and strategic partner to HR leadership and organizational leaders. You’ll help deliver competitive, compliant, and employee-centered programs that strengthen engagement, support retention, and enhance the overall employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day administration of health and welfare programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement savings, and voluntary benefits.
• Partner with Total Rewards and HRIS leadership to develop and execute benefits strategy and annual priorities.
• Lead annual open enrollment planning, implementation, communications, and employee education.
• Analyze market trends, utilization, costs, and employee feedback to identify opportunities for program improvements.
• Oversee benefits systems, processes, vendors, and service delivery.
• Manage retirement programs, including 403(b), 457(b), 457(f), and other defined contribution plans.
• Support retirement plan governance, audits, fiduciary responsibilities, compliance, and Form 5500 filings.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, military leave, disability, and other leave programs.
• Partner with internal teams and third-party administrators to ensure effective leave and disability case management.
• Lead employee well-being initiatives and evaluate participation, outcomes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinate required filings, notices, plan documentation, and compliance activities.
• Monitor vendor performance and support contract negotiations, renewals, and cost optimization.
• Develop benefits communications, educational resources, and financial wellness programs.
• Provide guidance to leaders, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and employees on benefits and leave programs.
• Lead projects and collaborate across the organization to advance Total Rewards initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in benefits administration, Total Rewards, or Human Resources, including benefits strategy, planning, and operations.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, leave administration, and applicable regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of benefits compliance reporting, including Form 5500 and ACA reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Strong vendor management, negotiation, and contract management skills.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Required de-escalation training within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Healthcare HR/benefits experience.
• CEBS, CBP, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience with benefits analytics and data visualization.
• Knowledge of healthcare cost-containment and population health strategies.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy and directly influence the employee experience. If you’re a strategic benefits professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent collaboration and communication skills, we invite you to bring your experience to a team committed to supporting its people.