Benefits Manager

Imprimis Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Imprimis Group in Houston, TX seeks a Benefits Manager to design, implement, and manage comprehensive employee benefits programs, ensuring competitive and compliant offerings.

The role emphasizes vendor management, open enrollment, regulatory compliance, and data accuracy in HRIS, with collaboration across HR and leadership to align benefits with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in benefits administration or total rewards.
• Strong knowledge of benefits compliance regulations (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA).
• Experience managing vendor relationships and benefits renewals.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, UKG, Paycom, or similar).
• Experience in multi-state or high-growth environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans
• Lead annual open enrollment process, including planning, communication, and system coordination
• Evaluate and recommend benefits strategies to remain competitive in the market while managing costs
• Manage relationships with brokers, carriers, and third-party vendors
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, etc.)
• Analyze benefits utilization, trends, and costs; provide reporting and recommendations to leadership
• Partner with HR and leadership teams to align benefits offerings with employee needs and company goals
• Support employee education and communication efforts regarding benefits programs
• Maintain accurate benefits data and ensure system integrity within HRIS/payroll platforms

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Vendor management experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Workday

UKG

Paycom

Job description

Direct Hire- Onsite- Houston, TX- $100K-125K

Position Overview

The Benefits Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization’s employee benefits programs. This role ensures competitive, compliant, and cost-effective offerings that support employee wellbeing and align with business objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, vendor management experience, and a deep understanding of benefits strategy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans
• Lead annual open enrollment process, including planning, communication, and system coordination
• Evaluate and recommend benefits strategies to remain competitive in the market while managing costs
• Manage relationships with brokers, carriers, and third-party vendors
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, etc.)
• Analyze benefits utilization, trends, and costs; provide reporting and recommendations to leadership
• Partner with HR and leadership teams to align benefits offerings with employee needs and company goals
• Support employee education and communication efforts regarding benefits programs
• Maintain accurate benefits data and ensure system integrity within HRIS/payroll platforms

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in benefits administration or total rewards
• Strong knowledge of benefits compliance regulations (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA)
• Experience managing vendor relationships and benefits renewals
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, UKG, Paycom, or similar)
• Experience in multi-state or high-growth environments
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills