Florida-based Benefits Leader - Strategy & Compliance

The Baldwin Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baldwin Group in Florida seeks a seasoned Benefits Manager to lead strategy, administration and compliance of U.S. benefits for about 5,000 colleagues.

You will collaborate with the Chief Colleague Office and internal benefits team to deliver competitive, cost-effective programs that support wellbeing and retention. Key responsibilities include annual planning and open enrollment, 401(k) governance, benefits administration in Workday, budget management, and regulatory compliance, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field (experience considered).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in employee benefits or total rewards.
• 5+ years managing health-related and wellness programs, vendors, budgets, or teams.
• 5+ years managing 401(k) and similar financial wellness programs, including plan administration.
• 3+ years managing ancillary benefits (life, disability, and voluntary) and voluntary benefits programs, vendors, budgets, or teams.
• Working knowledge of federal and state benefits regulations.
• Experience with Workday or a comparable HRIS platform.
• Strong analytical, communication, and vendor negotiation skills.
• Preferred: CEBS, CBP, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and annual cycle: plan design, renewals, and open enrollment.
• Oversee 401(k) plan, recordkeeper, and ancillary benefits.
• Manage day-to-day benefits administration and data accuracy in Workday.
• Manage the benefits budget and identify cost-containment opportunities.
• Ensure ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA compliance with internal/legal partners.
• Partner with internal benefits brokerage for renewals, market analysis, and carrier negotiations.
• Build dashboards and present insights to executive leadership.
• Lead benefits communications and education for colleagues.

Skills

Benefits strategy

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Data analysis

Leadership

HRIS Workday

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Baldwin Group in Florida seeks a seasoned Benefits Manager to lead strategy, administration and compliance of U.S. benefits for about 5,000 colleagues.

You will collaborate with the Chief Colleague Office and internal benefits team to deliver competitive, cost-effective programs that support wellbeing and retention. Key responsibilities include annual planning and open enrollment, 401(k) governance, benefits administration in Workday, budget management, and regulatory compliance, with