Manager, Benefits (Human Resources)

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Manager, Benefits to lead our benefits, LOA, retirement, and wellness programs and work with Payroll and HR leadership to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

You will oversee enrollment, audits, vendor relationships, and Open Enrollment while guiding teams, delivering training to new hires, and ensuring ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, ACA, and COBRA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field required.
• 6+ years of benefits administration experience (healthcare preferred).
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Benefits and LOA teams, setting goals and driving performance.
• Oversee daily operations of benefit plans, enrollments, and wellness programming.
• Partner with Payroll and HR leadership to ensure accurate payroll deductions and system configurations.
• Evaluate and recommend benefit plan designs and vendor relationships.
• Lead Open Enrollment planning and execution.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, ACA, COBRA, and other regulations.
• Manage retirement and pension plan administration and audits.
• Oversee LOA programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and return-to-work strategies.
• Deliver training and present benefits information to new hires and staff.

Skills

Benefits admin

Leadership

HRIS

Compliance

Payroll coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Master's degree preferred

CEBS certification (desired)

Job description

Manager, Benefits role at Kennedy Krieger Institute

Now Hiring: Manager, Benefits | Kennedy Krieger Institute | Baltimore, MD

Are you a strategic, people-focused benefits professional ready to make a meaningful impact? Join Kennedy Krieger Institute, a leader in improving the lives of children and young adults with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system. We’re seeking a Manager, Benefits to lead our benefits, wellness, retirement, and leave administration teams and help shape the future of employee wellbeing.

About the Role:

As the Manager, Benefits, you will oversee the administration and compliance of our Employee Benefit Plan, Retirement Plan, Leave of Absence (LOA) programs, Workers Compensation, and Wellness initiatives. You’ll collaborate closely with Payroll, Business Solutions, and HR leadership to ensure our programs are effective, compliant, and aligned with our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Benefits and LOA teams, setting goals and driving performance.
• Oversee daily operations of benefit plans, including audits, enrollments, and wellness programming.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate payroll deductions and system configurations.
• Evaluate and recommend benefit plan designs and vendor relationships.
• Lead Open Enrollment planning and execution.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, ACA, COBRA, and other regulations.
• Manage retirement and pension plan administration and audits.
• Oversee LOA programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and return-to-work strategies.
• Deliver training and present benefits information to new hires and staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or similar certification desired.
• 6+ years of benefits administration experience (healthcare industry preferred).
• 2+ years of supervisory experience required.

Minimum pay range

USD $72,770.26/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $129,818.62/Yr.