Manager, Total Rewards - Benefits

Premier Health Partners; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health Partners is seeking a strategic leader to manage Total Rewards - Benefits, overseeing operations, administration, and continuous improvement of benefits programs that support employees' health, well-being, and financial future.

In this highly visible role you will collaborate with senior leaders, HR partners, and brokers to optimize retirement plans, drive cost-effective solutions, and develop a high-performing team dedicated to engaging and retaining talent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Progressive leadership experience in benefits, total rewards, or compensation and benefits.
• Deep expertise in retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b), and deferred compensation programs.
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing teams.
• Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Proven ability to implement cost-saving strategies while enhancing the employee experience.
• Knowledge of benefits regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operations, administration, and enhancement of employee benefits programs.
• Oversee retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b), and deferred compensation programs.
• Manage relationships with brokers, consultants, recordkeepers, and other benefit vendors.
• Assist with negotiating contracts, evaluate vendor performance, and ensure service excellence.
• Develop cost-management strategies while maintaining competitive, employee-focused benefits.
• Partner with Finance, HR leadership, and key stakeholders on planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable benefits and retirement plan regulations.
• Analyze program performance, utilization trends, and market data to support informed decision-making.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to foster a culture of excellence.
• Drive employee benefits education and communication initiatives.

Skills

Benefits leadership

Retirement plans

Vendor management

Budgeting

Education

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

Job description

If you're passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences and influencing benefits strategy at an organizational level, Premier Health offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. As Manager, Total Rewards - Benefits, you will lead the operations, administration, and continuous improvement of benefits programs that support employees' health, well-being, and financial future.

This is an ideal role for a strategic benefits leader who thrives on balancing innovation with operational excellence. You'll oversee retirement programs, optimize vendor partnerships, develop cost-effective solutions, and lead a high-performing team while helping Premier Health remain a competitive employer of choice.

At Premier Health, our commitment to caring extends beyond our patients to the employees who make our mission possible. In this highly visible role, you'll collaborate with senior leaders, HR partners, and external vendors to deliver benefits programs that drive employee engagement, retention, and long-term financial wellness. Your work will directly influence the employee experience and strengthen the organization's ability to attract and retain top talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operations, administration, and enhancement of employee benefits programs.
• Oversee retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b), and deferred compensation programs.
• Manage relationships with brokers, consultants, recordkeepers, and other benefit vendors.
• Assist with negotiating contracts, evaluate vendor performance, and ensure service excellence.
• Develop cost-management strategies while maintaining competitive, employee-focused benefits.
• Partner with Finance, HR leadership, and key stakeholders on planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable benefits and retirement plan regulations.
• Analyze program performance, utilization trends, and market data to support informed decision-making.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to foster a culture of excellence.
• Drive employee benefits education and communication initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Progressive leadership experience in benefits, total rewards, or compensation and benefits.
• Deep expertise in retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b), and deferred compensation programs.
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing teams.
• Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Proven ability to implement cost-saving strategies while enhancing the employee experience.
• Knowledge of benefits regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.

Why Join Premier Health?

This is an opportunity to shape benefits programs that impact thousands of employees, contribute to organizational success, and support a mission focused on improving lives. If you're ready to bring strategic vision, leadership, and benefits expertise to an organization that values its people,