Senior Benefits Strategy & Compliance Leader

Baldwin Group Colleague, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baldwin Group seeks a Manager, Benefits to lead strategy, administration, and compliance of U.S. benefits for approximately 5,000 colleagues.

You will deliver a competitive, cost-effective, and compliant benefits experience that supports colleague well-being and retention, and you will turn benefits data and market insights into clear recommendations for executive leadership. As The Baldwin Group is also a benefits broker, you will work closely with our internal benefits brokerage team and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field; equivalent experience.
• 8+ years progressive experience in employee benefits or total rewards.
• 5+ years managing health-related and wellness programs, vendors, budgets, or teams.
• 5+ years managing 401(k) and similar financial wellness programs, including plan administration.
• 3+ years managing ancillary benefits (life, disability, and voluntary) and related vendors.
• Working knowledge of federal and state benefits regulations.
• Experience with Workday or a comparable HRIS platform.
• Strong analytical, communication, and vendor negotiation skills.
• Preferred: CEBS, CBP, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and plan design: Develop and execute a U.S. benefits strategy for health, welfare, 401(k) and leaves.
• Annual cycle: Lead annual planning, renewals, and open enrollment; evaluate plan design.
• 401(k) and ancillary benefits: Oversee 401(k) plan, recordkeeper, and ancillary offerings.
• Administration: Oversee day-to-day benefits administration and data accuracy in Workday.
• Financial management: Manage benefits budget, analyze claims and utilization, identify cost opportunities.
• Compliance and risk: Oversee ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA compliance with legal partners.
• Vendor management: Partner with internal brokerage team on renewals, market analysis, and negotiations.
• Reporting: Build benefits dashboards and present insights to CCO and executives.
• Communications: Lead benefits communications and open enrollment materials.
• Partnership and growth: Collaborate on acquisitions and benefits integration for new firms.
• Team leadership: Coach and develop a team of benefits analysts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Vendor negotiation

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Baldwin Group seeks a Manager, Benefits to lead strategy, administration, and compliance of U.S. benefits for approximately 5,000 colleagues.

You will deliver a competitive, cost-effective, and compliant benefits experience that supports colleague well-being and retention, and you will turn benefits data and market insights into clear recommendations for executive leadership. As The Baldwin Group is also a benefits broker, you will work closely with our internal benefits brokerage team and