Senior Benefits Manager

Alpha Executive Search; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Executive Search seeks a Sr. Benefits Manager specializing in LOA, disability, and workers’ compensation to lead multi-state programs and vendor relationships. You will own leave programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive process improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in a leadership capacity, strong expertise in FMLA/ADA, and experience with TPAs. 4 days in office with a flexible fifth day enables a hybrid work model across multiple states.

Qualifications

• 5+ years at the Manager/Sr. Manager level with leadership experience.
• SME-level expertise in LOA, WC, disability, absenteeism, and multi-state regulatory compliance (CA preferred).
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, state/local leave laws, and return-to-work practices.
• Experience leading teams and managing third-party vendors/TPAs.

Responsibilities

• Lead LOA, WC, disability, and absence programs and manage vendors/TPAs.
• Serve as senior escalation point for complex LOA and regulatory issues across multiple states.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve processes, and strengthen the employee experience.

Skills

Leadership

LOA Expertise

Workers' Comp

Disability

Absenteeism

Regulatory Compliance

FMLA

ADA

Vendor Management

Cost Analysis

Workforce Systems

ADP

Workday Absence

Return-to-Work

Multistate Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Sr. Benefits Manager – Leave, Disability & Workers’ Compensation

Lead the strategy. Improve the process. Make an impact.

We’re looking for a Sr. Benefits Manager who is a true SME in Leave of Absence (LOA), Workers’ Compensation, disability, and absence management to lead programs that impact both employees and the business.

You’ll own LOA, FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, STD/LTD, state/local paid leave, and company leave programs, while overseeing vendors, claims, compliance, return-to-work/accommodation strategies, and a team of experienced professionals.

You’ll also be the go-to expert and senior escalation point for complex LOA, disability, WC, compliance, and absenteeism issues across a multi-state workforce, including California. A key focus will be identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve processes, and strengthen the employee experience.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years at the Manager/Sr. Manager level with demonstrated leadership experience.
• SME-level expertise in LOA, Workers’ Compensation claims, disability, absenteeism, and multi-state regulatory compliance, ideally including California.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, state/local leave laws, and return-to-work/accommodation practices.
• Experience leading teams and managing third-party vendors/TPAs.
• Proven ability to analyze costs and utilization and drive meaningful improvements.
• Experience with Workforce, ADP, Workday Absence, or similar systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical, creative, collaborative, and process/project management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; any field.
• 4 days/week in office; 5th day flexible/remote.