Benefits Strategy & Retirement Programs Lead

Jobtailor; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior benefits leader to design and manage comprehensive employee benefit programs in Wisconsin. You will partner with HR and finance to forecast costs, oversee open enrollment, and ensure retirement plan compliance with ERISA, ACA, and HIPAA rules.

The role requires a CEBS certification and a minimum of ten years in benefits administration, including retirement plans. You will work with HRIS, payroll, and benefits teams to optimize processes and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• CEBS certification required.
• Minimum of ten years of progressive experience in benefits administration with direct knowledge of retirement plans and compliance.
• Broad knowledge of employee benefits and ability to read plan documents.
• Knowledge of ERISA, ACA, and HIPAA regulations.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and electronic records systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new initiatives to establish competitive and cost-effective benefits programs.
• Forecast benefit costs, analyze utilization data, and advise senior leadership on improvements.
• Oversee annual benefit plan renewal activities and support open enrollment.
• Ensure compliance testing and regulatory adherence across ERISA/ ACA requirements.
• Oversee 401(k) and pension plan administration and audits.

Skills

CEBS

Benefits Administration

Retirement Plan Compliance

Data Analysis

Employee Benefits Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll Systems

Electronic Record Systems

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior benefits leader to design and manage comprehensive employee benefit programs in Wisconsin. You will partner with HR and finance to forecast costs, oversee open enrollment, and ensure retirement plan compliance with ERISA, ACA, and HIPAA rules.

The role requires a CEBS certification and a minimum of ten years in benefits administration, including retirement plans. You will work with HRIS, payroll, and benefits teams to optimize processes and data accuracy.