Senior Benefits & Leave Programs Manager

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Athens (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Competitive base salary

Career growth

Bonus opportunities

Wellness initiatives

401k/retirement plan

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead design, administration, and continuous improvement of multi-state benefits and leave programs. The role partners with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and external vendors to ensure regulatory compliance and optimal program delivery.

You will oversee health and welfare, retirement, and leave programs, drive employee communications and analytics, and support cost management and process improvements across the Total Rewards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR, business, or related field.
• MBA or HR-related advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading multi-state benefits programs and vendor relationships.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA and leave laws.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer, and enhance employee benefits programs across multiple states.
• Lead annual open enrollment and benefits education while coordinating with vendors.
• Analyze plan performance, costs, and trends to drive improvements.
• Oversee leave programs (FMLA/ADA) and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, Risk, and external partners.

Skills

Benefits strategy

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related

MBA or HR-related preferred

Tools

SAP

Benefit Focus

HRIS

Job description

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead design, administration, and continuous improvement of multi-state benefits and leave programs. The role partners with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and external vendors to ensure regulatory compliance and optimal program delivery.

You will oversee health and welfare, retirement, and leave programs, drive employee communications and analytics, and support cost management and process improvements across the Total Rewards