Benefits Manager

HR Additions; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Additions is seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to oversee administration and regulatory compliance for employee benefits programs in the United States. The role includes managing health, welfare, and retirement plans, coordinating with brokers and vendors, and supporting enrollment and payroll processes.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in benefits management, strong knowledge of compliance and 401(k) plans, and proficient ADP/Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of benefits management experience.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits administration, compliance and 401(k) plans.
• Experience working with external brokers and self-funded plans.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, life, disability, supplemental, and 401(k) plans.
• Manage benefits enrollment, billing, carrier feeds, audits, and compliance reporting.
• Prepare Form 5500 filings and support 401(k) audits and testing.
• Reconcile benefits costs and maintain accurate records through ADP.
• Partner with brokers, carriers, and payroll stakeholders to ensure seamless operations.
• Lead annual open enrollment and employee benefits communications.
• Review and approve payroll transactions and provide payroll backup support.

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Open enrollment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Excel

Job description

HR Additions has a client seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to oversee the administration and compliance of the company's employee benefits programs. This role manages health, welfare, and retirement plans, partners with brokers and vendors, supports annual enrollment, ensures regulatory compliance, and serves as a backup for payroll operations. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented HR professional who excels in benefits administration, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Position: Benefits Manager

Job Type: Direct Hire

Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000 (Dependent on Qualifications)

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, life, disability, supplemental, and 401(k) plans.
• Manage benefits enrollment, billing, carrier feeds, audits, and compliance reporting.
• Prepare Form 5500 filings and support 401(k) audits and testing.
• Reconcile benefits costs and maintain accurate records through ADP.
• Partner with brokers, carriers, and payroll stakeholders to ensure seamless operations.
• Lead annual open enrollment and employee benefits communications.
• Review and approve payroll transactions and provide payroll backup support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of benefits management experience.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits administration, compliance and 401(k) plans.
• Relevant experience working with external brokers and self-funded plans.
• Proficiency with ADP; ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to cross-train team members, share knowledge effectively