Benefits Manager: Open Enrollment & 401(k) Lead

Financial Additions; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Additions is assisting a client in Addison, Texas, seeking a seasoned Benefits Manager to oversee administration and compliance of employee benefits programs, including medical, life, disability, and retirement plans. The role partners with brokers and vendors, supports annual enrollment, and serves as payroll backup.

You will lead open enrollment, manage billing and audits, prepare Form 5500 filings, and maintain accurate benefit cost records in ADP.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of benefits management experience.
• Strong knowledge of benefits administration, compliance, and 401(k) plans.
• Experience with external brokers and self-funded plans.
• Proficiency with ADP; ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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

ADP Payroll

Broker management

Advanced Excel

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

HR Additions is assisting a client in Addison, Texas, seeking a seasoned Benefits Manager to oversee administration and compliance of employee benefits programs, including medical, life, disability, and retirement plans. The role partners with brokers and vendors, supports annual enrollment, and serves as payroll backup.

You will lead open enrollment, manage billing and audits, prepare Form 5500 filings, and maintain accurate benefit cost records in ADP.