Benefits Manager

LHH; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Benefits Manager to administer comprehensive employee benefits programs and serve as a trusted resource for benefits questions. This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and customer-focused service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include managing enrollments, life events, and open enrollment, while maintaining compliant records and collaborating with vendors to resolve issues. Prior HR/benefits experience and strong Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration, human resources, or a related function.
• Knowledge of employee benefits programs and applicable compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and provide timely, accurate guidance.
• Coordinate benefit enrollments, life event changes, terminations, and annual open enrollment activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Partner with benefit vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve enrollment and billing issues.
• Assist with benefits communications, employee education, and reporting.
• Support audits, reconciliations, and documentation related to benefits administration.
• Stay current on benefits trends and regulatory changes affecting employee benefits programs.

Skills

Benefits administration experience

Strong communication

Customer service mindset

Education

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

2+ years of benefits administration experience

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Benefits Manager to support our client with administration of employee benefits programs and provide exceptional service to employees. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has strong organizational skills, and is passionate about helping employees understand and maximize their benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and provide timely, accurate guidance.
• Coordinate benefit enrollments, life event changes, terminations, and annual open enrollment activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Partner with benefit vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve enrollment and billing issues.
• Assist with benefits communications, employee education, and reporting.
• Support audits, reconciliations, and documentation related to benefits administration.
• Stay current on benefits trends and regulatory changes affecting employee benefits programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration, human resources, or a related function.
• Knowledge of employee benefits programs and applicable compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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