Benefits Manager

Monroechamber; Fall River (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroechamber in Fall River, WI is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead our employee benefits strategy. This role focuses on managing a self-funded medical plan and coordinating dental, vision, disability, and life offerings, while serving as a main liaison among employees, leadership, brokers, TPAs, PBMs, and vendors.

You will ensure ACA/ERISA compliance, develop education programs, and drive wellness initiatives, with a strong emphasis on data analysis to improve plan performance and enrollment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of benefits administration experience with self-funded health plans.
• Strong understanding of benefits compliance (ACA, ERISA).
• Vendor negotiation and relationship management.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and strategic direction of employee benefits programs
• Manage and enhance a self-funded medical plan while coordinating dental, vision, disability, and life offerings
• Serve as the liaison between employees, leadership, brokers, TPAs, PBMs, and other vendors
• Ensure compliance with ACA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, and related regulations
• Develop employee communication and education programs
• Lead wellness and well-being initiatives
• Analyze claims, utilization, and plan performance data to identify opportunities for improvement
• Manage benefits enrollment processes and employee support

Skills

Self-funded health plans

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Benefits Manager Wage: Based on Experience

Our client’s organization in Fall River, WI is experiencing tremendous growth and are looking for a talented Benefits Manager to help lead the next phase of their employee benefits strategy. This newly created role is ideal for a benefits professional who has experience with self-funded medical plans and is excited by the opportunity to influence strategy, improve employee experience, and build scalable programs for a growing workforce. You'll help shape benefits programs that support employees while driving business objectives, all within a growing organization committed to investing in its people.

Benefits Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead the administration and strategic direction of employee benefits programs
• Manage and enhance a self-funded medical plan while coordinating dental, vision, disability, and life offerings
• Serve as the key liaison between employees, leadership, brokers, TPAs, PBMs, and other vendors
• Ensure compliance with ACA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, and related regulations
• Develop employee communication and education programs
• Lead wellness and well-being initiatives
• Analyze claims, utilization, and plan performance data to identify opportunities for improvement
• Manage benefits enrollment processes and employee support

Requirements for Benefits Manager:

• 3+ years of benefits administration experience with self-funded health plans required
• Strong understanding of benefits compliance requirements
• Vendor management and negotiation experience
• Excellent analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills
• HRIS and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• SHRM or CEBS certification preferred