Remote Senior Benefits Strategy Leader

Macmillan Learning; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmillan Learning is seeking a Senior Manager of Benefits to shape strategy, oversee administration, and lead a small team including a benefits administrator and a part-time coordinator. This remote role is tied to the New York office and emphasizes delegation, process building, and escalation on complex issues.

The role requires 8+ years in benefits management, strong regulatory knowledge, and experience with HRIS and benefits platforms.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in benefits management, spanning strategy and administration.
• Experience at a mid to large employer.
• Proven ability to benchmark, design plans, and support talent attraction/retention.
• Knowledge of benefits compliance and regulatory requirements; advise leadership on risk.
• Understanding of benefits administration systems, data feeds, and integration technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve benefits strategy to support talent attraction and retention.
• Benchmark market data to inform plan design, funding, and policy decisions.
• Partner with brokers and Communications on benefits branding and materials.

Skills

Benefits strategy

Vendor management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Benefits platforms

Data integration

Job description

Macmillan Learning is seeking a Senior Manager of Benefits to shape strategy, oversee administration, and lead a small team including a benefits administrator and a part-time coordinator. This remote role is tied to the New York office and emphasizes delegation, process building, and escalation on complex issues.

The role requires 8+ years in benefits management, strong regulatory knowledge, and experience with HRIS and benefits platforms.