Benefits Manager

Wingstop Restaurants Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

Volunteer day

Competitive bonus structure

Employee stock purchase plan

Health savings or flexible spending

401k plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Education assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead administration of employee benefits, ensuring competitive, compliant programs and cost-effectiveness. You will oversee vendor partnerships, analyze program performance, and guide communications to employees.

The role requires strong analytics, communication, and relationship-management skills, with a focus on improving benefits offerings and supporting a growing restaurant workforce.

Qualifications

• Oversee administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, and FMLA and related regulations.
• Manage relationships with benefits vendors and providers, negotiating contracts and service levels.
• Analyze benefits data and trends to assess effectiveness and inform improvements.
• Develop and implement benefits communications for employees.
• Monitor and manage the budget for employee benefits to maintain cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare reports on benefits utilization and trends for management.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of employee benefits programs.
• Ensure legal compliance across benefit plans and vendors.
• Negotiate contracts with providers and monitor service delivery.
• Analyze data to drive program improvements and cost savings.
• Communicate changes and educate employees about benefits.
• Manage the benefits budget and reporting to leadership.
• Support employees with benefits questions and issues.

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Data analysis

Communication skills

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business

Tools

HRIS software

Benefits management software

Job description

We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business. It’s been our mission to Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we’re just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It’s flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry.

Above all else - our success is largely due to our people and our core values, or what we call The Wingstop Way of being entrepreneurial, service-minded, fun, and authentic. We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave-worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.

JOB SUMMARY

The Benefits Manager will lead the administration and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs, ensuring they remain competitive, cost-effective, and compliant with all applicable regulations. This role will manage vendor partnerships, analyze program performance, oversee benefits communications, and serve as a trusted resource for employees. The ideal candidate combines deep benefits expertise with strong analytical, communication, and relationship-management skills.

WHAT WE'LL NEED

• Program Management: Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee perks.
• Compliance: Ensure all benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, and FMLA.Vendor
• Management: Manage relationships with benefits vendors and providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring service delivery meets organizational standards.
• Data Analysis: Analyze benefits data and trends to assess the effectiveness of programs and make recommendations for improvements.
• Communication: Develop and implement communication strategies to educate employees about available benefits and changes to programs.
• Budget Management: Monitor and manage the budget for employee benefits, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining competitive offerings.
• Reporting: Prepare reports for management on benefits utilization, trends, and recommendations for enhancements.
• Employee Support: Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits, addressing concerns and providing guidance.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
• Experience: 5-7 years of experience in benefits administration or human resources, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of benefits laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in HRIS and benefits management software

WHO YOU ARE

No job is too small. You recognize that the real work happens in the restaurants, and everything we do should support their success. You stay humble, roll up your sleeves, and always look for ways to help. You learn from others and contribute wherever you can.

You care deeply about doing great work and driving results. You’re curious, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to improve. You don’t just point out problems—you bring solutions, ideas, and perspectives that move the team forward.

You take full responsibility for your work and see things through to completion. You aren’t afraid to fail because you know that failure is a part of learning and growth. You take action, move fast, and keep pushing forward.

You lead with empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence. You collaborate effectively, fostering a culture of trust and constructive feedback. You understand the importance of teamwork and ensure that your actions build others up rather than break them down.

You push yourself and others to be better. You embrace healthy conflict, knowing that great ideas and strong teams emerge from honest, constructive conversations. You believe that leaders create leaders and are committed to fostering a culture of growth, challenge, and continuous improvement.

BENEFITS

• Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees
• One paid volunteer day of your choice
• Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles
• Team member stock purchase planHealth savings or flexible spending account options
• 401k - (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation)
• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided
• Education AssistanceWellness reimbursement program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave

Fun Is The Best Flavor:

• Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office
• Discount on Wingstop gift cards
• Onsite game room

Wingstop provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.