Senior Benefits Manager

PeopleReady; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organization is seeking a Senior Benefits Manager to oversee employee benefits programs and lead a team of benefits professionals. This role offers the opportunity to impact employee well-being significantly, manage key benefits functions, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Ideal candidates should have extensive benefits experience and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

6 paid holidays

20 days of Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Company-matching 401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• At least eight years of benefits experience, with over five years in management.
• Experience managing a team of benefits professionals.
• Professional benefit certification preferred (e.g., PHR, CEBS).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team ensuring seamless administration of employee benefit programs.
• Manage activities in the Total Rewards benefits function.
• Oversee compliance and administer the open enrollment process.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong project management

Empathy and emotional intelligence

Comprehensive knowledge of benefits policies

Leadership and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP

Oracle HCM

Alight

Job description

Overview

As the Senior Benefits Manager, you will step into a dynamic role where your expertise will directly support the well-being of our employees while fueling business success. This position oversees the design, implementation, and administration of comprehensive employee benefits programs, encompassing health insurance, retirement and deferred compensation plans, life insurance, disability, point solutions, and wellness initiatives.

This is your chance to join a purpose-driven organization that values agility, collaboration, and growth. You will thrive in an environment where you can tackle complex challenges, learn new skills, and have an impact on your team, our people, and the broader communities we serve.

Location : Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead a team of benefits professionals to ensure seamless administration and delivery of employee benefit programs.

• Manage daily activities in the Total Rewards benefits function.

• Support and lead the employee benefits programs and initiatives (including health insurance, life insurance, profit sharing, disability, or retirement plans) to create an attractive and competitive benefits program.

• Collaborate with Total Rewards leadership on recommendations and policies to ensure that benefit offerings align with organizational goals and employee needs.

• Develop service level agreements to establish a results-driven service model, serve as the primary point of contact for escalations, and oversee quality assurance.

• Identify opportunities, lead automation, and efficiency initiatives and projects.

• Ensure business continuity through cross-training and process documentation of key processes for all benefit areas.

• Oversee compliance by leveraging your experience and best practices and partnering with our benefit brokerage team.

• Administer the open enrollment process, which includes strategic communication, comprehensive employee education, system modifications and testing, and ensuring the successful transmission of enrollment data to vendors or administrators.

• Assist with audits, annual testing, required filings, recordkeeping, and internal control documentation.

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree and at least eight years of benefits experience, including over five years of management experience.

• Direct responsibility for a team of benefits professionals and experience managing a benefits broker relationship.

• Professional benefit certification preferred (e.g., PHR, CEBS, GPHR, etc.)

• Excellent communication skills, including explaining and educating others about benefit offerings while considering their varying levels of understanding of benefit programs and adjusting the content as needed to ensure the information is conveyed accurately.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

• Comprehensive knowledge of benefits policies, trends, laws, regulations, and relevant system tools & technologies.

• Experience in a global and publicly traded organization preferred.

• Experience with ADP, Oracle HCM, or Alight preferred.

Leadership Competencies

• Intentional Collaboration & Synergy Building- Demonstrated ability to cultivate purposeful collaboration and synergies among internal and external stakeholders through a strategic and thoughtful approach.

• Empathy and Emotional Intelligence—Demonstrate empathy and emotional intelligence to better understand employee concerns about benefits and sensitive situations, approaching interactions with compassion.

• Adaptability - The ability to adjust to changes in vendors, regulations, and employee needs while thriving in fast-paced environments filled with uncertainty.

• Candor - Comfortable working in a culture that values transparency and is committed to sharing and receiving meaningful feedback for collective improvement.

• Service mindset: This mindset emphasizes prioritizing the needs of others, fostering a culture of service, and empowering individuals to perform at their best. By leading through example, it inspires mutual support and respect and creates a positive environment where everyone feels valued.

Salary Range

$115,000 - $135,000 annually, depending on experience and geographic location plus eligibility for an annual bonus, subject to plan terms.

Please note that actual compensation offered may vary based on local pay requirements, and will meet or exceed state-specific minimum wage or salary thresholds.

Benefits and Well-Being

We offer a competitive benefits package, including 6 paid holidays, 1 paid floating holiday and up to 20 days of Paid Time Off per year, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Company-matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Program, in addition to other programs and perks. More details about our benefits can be found here. (Benefits information not linked in this refined description.)

TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the application or interview process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact your Recruiter directly, Employee Relations at [e-mail], or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant’s individual accessibility needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Since opening our first office over 30 years ago, TrueBlue has been dedicated to connecting people and work, changing lives, transforming businesses, and benefiting communities around the world. . Whether serving a small business on Main Street or a Fortune 500 company, we work hard to find the talent they need to succeed. Our well-known, established brands – PeopleReady, PeopleManagement (SIMOS, StaffManagement, and Centerline Drivers), and PeopleScout, each have a unique focus to serve our customers’ varied needs.

As the world of work changes, so does TrueBlue. We are well-positioned with tremendous strengths and assets, including a unique combination of strong and established brands, proprietary technology, an expansive geographic presence, and a passionate team serving our customers every day.

TrueBlue is The People Company™, and our shared values guide our success. We are Optimistic, believing in solutions through innovation and collaboration; Passionate, dedicated to making a positive impact; Accountable, empowering people to take responsibility; Respectful, valuing diverse views and teamwork; and True to who we are and to the needs of our clients. We are committed to making a lasting impact as we continue to adapt to the changing world of work.