Benefits Manager

CFS; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

403(b)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Paid sick time

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Paid holidays (12+ Floating Holidays)

Job summary

CFS in Columbus, OH is seeking a Benefits Manager to own the full employee benefits portfolio with significant autonomy and visibility. You will serve as the primary benefits subject matter expert for employees, leadership, and external partners, and lead strategic initiatives including open enrollment, plan enhancements, and vendor transitions.

You will influence retirement plan governance and wellness programs and partner with HR leadership on policy improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Health, or a related field.
• 3+ years of employee benefits administration experience.
• Experience with retirement plan administration or wellness/health programs.
• Knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer medical, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, and wellness programs.
• Lead annual open enrollment, benefits communications, and new hire benefits orientation.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and related regulations.
• Manage vendor and broker relationships, renewals, audits, and benefit program implementations.
• Monitor claims activity, reconcile benefit invoices, and support budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Health, or a related field

Job description

Benefits Manager

Columbus, OH

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Own and oversee the full employee benefits portfolio with significant autonomy and visibility.
• Serve as the primary benefits subject matter expert for employees, leadership, and external partners.
• Lead strategic initiatives including open enrollment, plan enhancements, and vendor transitions.
• Play a key role in retirement plan governance and benefits program decision-making.
• Influence employee wellbeing through wellness programs and engagement initiatives.
• Partner closely with HR leadership on organizational projects and policy improvements.
• Work across a broad range of benefits disciplines including health, retirement, leave administration, and compliance.
• Strong benefits package including healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, generous paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition assistance.

Key Responsibilities for the Benefits Manager:

• Administer medical, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, and wellness programs.
• Lead annual open enrollment, benefits communications, and new hire benefits orientation.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and related regulations.
• Manage vendor and broker relationships, renewals, audits, and benefit program implementations.
• Monitor claims activity, reconcile benefit invoices, and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Oversee leave administration, workers' compensation, and retirement plan governance.

Qualifications for the Benefits Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Health, or a related field.
• 3+ years of employee benefits administration experience.
• Experience with retirement plan administration, wellness programs, or health-related programs.
• Knowledge of benefits compliance regulations including ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and HIPAA.

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Benefits include:

• Generous paid vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403(b)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Paid sick time
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays (12+ Floating Holidays)

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