Senior Benefits Manager, Multi-Client PEO

Stratus HR; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Stratus HR is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead the design, administration, and compliance of employee benefits across our client base. You will partner with brokers, carriers, and client HR contacts to deliver competitive, compliant benefits at scale.

The role requires coordinating open enrollment, renewals, and plan design changes, while overseeing enrollment, billing, and reporting. Strong ERISA knowledge and vendor management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in employee benefits administration; PEO or multi-client HR outsourcing preferred.
• Experience leading a team is preferred.
• Knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of group benefits programs across multi-client PEO platform.
• Lead annual open enrollment planning, carrier renewals, and employee communications.
• Serve as primary contact for brokers and carriers; negotiate renewals and resolve eligibility issues.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and state/federal regulations across jurisdictions.
• Advise clients on plan selection, benchmarking, and benefits strategy.
• Oversee enrollment, eligibility, and billing reconciliation across HRIS and carrier systems.
• Coach and supervise benefits administrators; ensure quality oversight.
• Develop benefits communication materials such as SPDs and enrollment guides.
• Monitor trends and regulatory changes; adjust plans to stay competitive and compliant.
• Support audits and maintain accurate benefit documentation.

Skills

Benefits management

Team leadership

ERISA knowledge

ACA/ COBRA/ HIPAA

Vendor management

HRIS/Benefits platforms

Communication

Cost modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

Tools

Employee Navigator

BSwift

Job description

Stratus HR is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead the design, administration, and compliance of employee benefits across our client base. You will partner with brokers, carriers, and client HR contacts to deliver competitive, compliant benefits at scale.

The role requires coordinating open enrollment, renewals, and plan design changes, while overseeing enrollment, billing, and reporting. Strong ERISA knowledge and vendor management are essential for success.