Benefits Manager

Bemis Manufacturing Company; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bemis Manufacturing Company in Sheboygan Falls, WI is seeking a Benefits Manager to design and administer wellness, health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement programs, ensuring accurate enrollment and regulatory compliance.

You will analyze benefits data, negotiate with brokers and carriers, lead open enrollment, and advise employees on eligibility and plan provisions while collaborating with HR, brokers, carriers, and vendors to support strategic decision-making and employee

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field; equivalent combination may be considered.
• 7+ years of experience in benefits administration and program implementation; cost improvement.
• CEBS certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of wellness programs, health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement savings plans.
• Research and evaluate benefit plan offerings, utilization trends, claims data, budget impacts, market practices, and regulatory changes.
• Negotiate and coordinate contracts with brokers, third-party administrators, and service providers.
• Recommend plan improvements, cost-sharing, carrier options, and benefit solutions.
• Participate in wellness initiatives, support total rewards projects, and assist retention efforts.
• Serve as escalation point for complex claims issues and policy questions.
• Lead annual open enrollment cycles and update system configurations.
• Reconcile benefit invoices and ensure compliance with carrier agreements.

Skills

Benefits administration

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

HR policy understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field

CEBS certification preferred

Tools

HRIS platforms

Advanced data analytics/spreadsheet tools

Job description

At Bemis Manufacturing Company, you’re not just joining a team—you’re becoming part of a family that’s been crafting innovation, quality, and tradition for over 120 years. Rooted in Sheboygan Falls, WI, we’re driven by a commitment to creating products that make a difference in everyday life while fostering an environment where our employees can thrive, grow, and achieve their personal and professional goals.

When you join Bemis, you’re stepping into a workplace where your ideas are valued, your contributions are recognized, and your potential is limitless. We believe in empowering individuals to make meaningful impacts—on our products, our customers, and our community. Together, we’ll shape the future while honoring our legacy.

Are you ready to make your mark and build a career that truly matters?

Join us at Bemis Manufacturing Company, where your passion meets purpose.

Position Summary:

The Benefits Manager designs, implements, oversees, and administers of all company wellness, insurance, and retirement programs. This role ensures accurate enrollment, regulatory compliance, effective employee service, and competitive plan offerings. Provides recommendations and guidance on benefit eligibility, coverage, claims, plan provisions, and related policies while collaborating with employees, managers, brokers, carriers, and vendors. Analyses employee benefits data and creates metrics to support strategic policy and program decisions.

The incumbent will live the corporate values of treating people with dignity and respect, practicing leadership, driving continuous improvement, acting with a sense of urgency, promoting innovation, fighting for consensus, and managing through teams.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Manage operations of wellness programs, health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement savings plans
• Research and evaluate benefit plan offerings, utilization trends, claims data, budget impacts, market practices, and regulatory changes
• Evaluate, negotiate, and coordinate contracts with insurance brokers, third-party administrators, and service providers
• Recommend plan improvements, cost-sharing approaches, carrier options, and benefit solutions that support organizational goals and employee needs
• Participate in wellness program initiatives, partner with HR on retention, and support total reward projects
• Serve as an escalation point to resolve complex claims issues, answer policy and plan questions, advise employees on benefit eligibility, coverage, policies, and procedures
• Lead annual open enrollment cycles, update system configurations, and organize staff informational sessions
• Reconcile benefit invoices and resolve discrepancies with carriers, brokers, vendors, and internal systems
• Maintain complete adherence to compliance obligations and required reporting, audits, federal and state regulations, including ACA, ERISA, and COBRA guidelines

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field. Equivalent combination of education and relevant benefits experience may be considered
• 7+ years of experience in benefits administration, plan and programs implementing plan, and cost improvement
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) highly preferred
• Strong organizational, logical reasoning, and detail-oriented capabilities
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Strong proficiency with HRIS platforms and advanced data analytics/spreadsheet tools
• Deep knowledge of benefits regulations, compliance processes, filing requirements, and confidentiality practices
• Ability to partner effectively with employees, managers, brokers, carriers, vendors, and clients
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaborate well with others

Bemis Manufacturing Company does not offer employment-based sponsorship for work authorization, including H-1B, TN, or any other visa status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.