Benefits Manager

Eversheds Sutherland US LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Discretionary merit bonuses

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is a global law practice providing legal services across industries. This hybrid Benefits Manager role supports employee and partner benefits programs, wellness initiatives, and leave administration, reporting to the Senior Benefits Manager.

The position emphasizes collaboration with brokers, vendors, and internal HR partners. Requirements include 8+ years in HR with a focus on benefits and leave management, strong communication skills, and a 4-year degree in

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in a Human Resources department with focus on benefits and leave management.
• Experience in a multi-office professional services organization or law firm is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and administration of employee and partner benefit programs and policies.
• Analyze current benefit offerings and benchmark against comparable organizations.
• Serve as primary resource for employees regarding benefit plans, enrollment, eligibility and issues.
• Conduct benefits orientation and enrollment support for new hires.
• Manage COBRA administration and compliance.
• Coordinate and administer parental, disability and FMLA leaves.
• Oversee the wellness program and employee well-being initiatives.
• Assist with benefits budgeting, forecasting and cost analysis.
• Organize and administer open enrollment.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accurate reporting and disclosures.

Skills

Benefits management

Leave management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is part of a global law practice providing legal services to a broad range of clients, from small and mid‑sized businesses to the world’s leading multinational organizations. The firm combines deep local knowledge with global reach, supporting clients across industries and jurisdictions. Eversheds Sutherland is recognized for its collaborative culture, commitment to client service, and delivery of practical, commercially informed legal solutions.

Position Summary

The Benefits Manager, under the direction of the Senior Benefits Manager, administers and supports the Firm's employee and partner benefit programs, wellness initiatives, leave programs, and benefits budget. The role serves as a key resource for employees, providing guidance on benefit plans, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, managing benefits communications and open enrollment, overseeing leave administration, and partnering with brokers and vendors to deliver competitive and cost-effective benefits programs.

In addition to the key responsibilities outlined below, the Benefits Manager will actively support a variety of Human Resources initiatives, projects, programs, events, and operational needs. The role is expected to work collaboratively across the HR function and provide support on department priorities as directed by the Office HR Manager and Senior Benefits Manager. Responsibilities may be added, modified, or reassigned to meet evolving business and organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and administration of employee and partner benefit programs, policies and procedures, ensuring programs remain competitive and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Analyze current benefit offerings, benchmark against comparable organizations, and recommend enhancements or changes as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary resource for employees regarding benefit plans, enrollment, eligibility, and benefits-related issues.
• Conducting benefits orientation and enrollment support for new hires.
• Managing COBRA administration and compliance.
• Coordinate and administer Parental Leave, Disability Leave, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other leave related programs.
• Oversee the Firm's wellness program and employee well-being initiatives.
• Assist with benefits budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and monitoring program expenditures to support effective financial management of benefit programs.
• Organize, manage and administer the Open Enrollment process.
• Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery, regulatory compliance, and a positive employee experience.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required benefits-related reporting, filings, and disclosures.
• Review summary plan descriptions, plan documents, employee communications, and related materials to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive experience working in a Human Resources department with special focus on benefits and leave management.
• Experience in a similarly sized, multi-office professional services organization or law firm is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads
• Ability to present ideas in a business-friendly and user-friendly language
• Effective organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office with proficiency in HRIS
• Confidentiality and diplomacy

Education:

• A 4-year college degree is required, preferably in Business or Human Resources, from an accredited college or university

This is a hybrid role, and the salary ranges for this position vary depending on the geographic location and other factors such as experience, internal equity, market data, and job-related considerations. The compensation for this position is $115,000 - $140,000, with offers contingent upon the various factors. The firm’s compensation strategy includes not just a base salary but also comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, discretionary merit bonuses, life and disability insurance, retirement plans and tailored learning opportunities.

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.

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