Benefits Strategy Leader — Senior Manager

SEIU; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 109,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

SEIU (Service Employees International Union) in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Benefits Manager to lead the organization’s benefits, leave administration, and wellness strategy. This role reports to the Director of People, Talent and Human Resources and drives a comprehensive benefits program across the workforce.

The ideal candidate has 5-7+ years of progressive benefits experience, strong knowledge of HRIS platforms (Workday, ADP, UKG, Paylocity), and a proven ability to align benefits with

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits administration platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG, Paylocity).
• Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state benefits regulations.
• Deep expertise in benefits administration, compliance, and vendor management.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a comprehensive employee well-being strategy and benefits programs.
• Oversee benefits operations, leave administration, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure policy compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA and related laws.
• Partner with leadership to align benefits with organizational goals and culture.
• Act as senior escalation point for complex benefits issues and executive inquiries.

Skills

Benefits administration

Vendor management

Compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Workday

ADP

UKG

Paylocity

Job description

SEIU (Service Employees International Union) in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Benefits Manager to lead the organization’s benefits, leave administration, and wellness strategy. This role reports to the Director of People, Talent and Human Resources and drives a comprehensive benefits program across the workforce.

The ideal candidate has 5-7+ years of progressive benefits experience, strong knowledge of HRIS platforms (Workday, ADP, UKG, Paylocity), and a proven ability to align benefits with