Benefits Manager (Hybrid/Remote) – Lead Health & Retirement

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico's HR Benefits team is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead the administration and strategic design of campus-wide benefits programs, including health, retirement, and leave offerings.

The role partners with internal stakeholders and vendors, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports ERP system implementation to improve processes, data integrity, and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage employee benefits programs.
• Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively summarize and present information.
• Maintain accurate records of employee benefits.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UNM policies, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new benefits programs and policies.
• Manages and oversees personnel.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Data reporting

Supervisory experience

MS Office tools

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The University of New Mexico's HR Benefits team is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead the administration and strategic design of campus-wide benefits programs, including health, retirement, and leave offerings.

The role partners with internal stakeholders and vendors, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports ERP system implementation to improve processes, data integrity, and employee experience.