Senior Benefits Manager | Hybrid (50/50) & 401(k) Expert

Touchstone Communities; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health allowance

Medical plans

Life insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Touchstone Communities is seeking a Benefits Manager to administer and optimize employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement plans.

The candidate will manage eligibility, enrollments, and regulatory compliance (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA), support 1095 reporting, and coordinate Form 5500 filings. Strong communication and vendor collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in employee benefits administration and compliance
• Strong knowledge of 401(k) plan management, compliance testing, and audits
• Experience with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA and related regulations
• Attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage all employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, retirement, wellness, voluntary benefits)
• Handle eligibility, enrollments, changes, and terminations
• Ensure regulatory compliance (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, 1095 reporting)
• Assist with Form 5500 preparation and filings
• Maintain accurate benefits records and documentation
• Lead 401(k) plan compliance activities, audits, testing, and reporting
• Coordinate with plan administrators and vendors
• Serve as primary benefits contact and educate team members
• Develop benefit communications and educational resources
• Collaborate with payroll and HR on benefits data management
• Build partnerships with carriers and vendors

Skills

Benefits administration

ERISA knowledge

ACA compliance

HIPAA compliance

401(k) plan management

vendor management

benefits communications

analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/benefits or related

HR certification (preferred)

Tools

ERP/HRIS systems

Form 5500 experience

Job description

Touchstone Communities is seeking a Benefits Manager to administer and optimize employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement plans.

The candidate will manage eligibility, enrollments, and regulatory compliance (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA), support 1095 reporting, and coordinate Form 5500 filings. Strong communication and vendor collaboration skills are essential.