Benefits Manager

Spring Education Group; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Benefits Manager to oversee a competitive benefits program while ensuring compliance with regulations. This hybrid role involves managing health, dental, vision, and 401(k) offerings, while advising leadership on trends and opportunities. You will lead a dedicated benefits team, optimize processes, and utilize data-driven insights for strategic decision-making. If you're passionate about human resources and want to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in benefits administration, including health and retirement plans.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with discretion for confidential info.

Responsibilities

• Manage benefits programs including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Ensure compliance with regulations and oversee vendor relations.
• Analyze benefit utilization and prepare strategic reports.

Skills

Group benefits administration

401(k) plan administration

Leave of absence management

ADA accommodations

Workers’ compensation programs

Federal and state regulations knowledge

Team management

Vendor relations

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Tools

Dayforce

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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As the Benefits Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring a competitive and compliant benefits offering, maintaining alignment with all relevant regulations and policies, and advising leadership on emerging trends and opportunities for continuous improvement. This position reports to the Senior Director of Benefits & Wellness.

**This is a hybrid role based out of our Scottsdale, AZ office.**

Key Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in group benefits and 401(k) plan administration
• Experience with leaves of absence (LOA), ADA accommodations, and workers’ compensation programs
• Deep knowledge of federal and state regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, etc.)
• Leadership experience in team management and vendor relations
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis

Key Responsibilities:

Benefits Program Oversight

• Manage all benefits programs including health, dental, vision, 401(k), leave of absence/accommodations, and workers’ compensation
• Ensure offerings are competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals
• Oversee leave of absence and workers’ compensation administration, working with third-party vendors
• Manage eligibility, enrollment, employer matching, loans, compliance testing, audits, and participant communications
• Supervise benefits team to ensure high-quality service
• Lead annual Open Enrollment process

Benefits Operations & Compliance

• Handle daily operations such as enrollments, COBRA, vendor file transfers, invoice processing, and audits
• Maintain legal and internal policy compliance
• Build relationships with carriers and vendors for service excellence

Data-Driven Insights

• Analyze benefit utilization and costs, prepare reports for strategic decisions

Process Optimization

• Document processes, develop employee materials, and improve procedures

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
• At least 5 years in benefits administration, including health and retirement plans
• Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in Word and PowerPoint
• Experience managing LOA and workers’ compensation
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Discretion with confidential information
• Benefits platform experience (Dayforce preferred)
• Professional certifications like CEBS or CBP are a plus

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industry: Human Resources Services