Senior Benefits Strategy Lead - Plan Design Client Delivery

Vetted Solutions; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Senior Manager of Employee Benefits to lead design and management of complex client benefit plans. You will analyze costs, mitigate expenses, procure vendors, and benchmark industry practices, while serving as the main client contact and coordinating with internal teams.

Senior roles involve leading plan design, mentoring junior staff, driving project success, and contributing to market activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in employer benefit strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree; professional designations preferred (CPA/EA/JD/LLM/MBA).
• Experience managing large client engagements and teams.
• Deep knowledge across benefits, regions, carriers, and relevant technology.
• Strong analytical, consultative, and project management skills with excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support development of employee benefit plans, including analysis, design, and vendor selection.
• Manage client relationships, lead project teams, and provide technical expertise.
• Ensure project budgeting, and risk management.
• Contribute to business development and market activities.
• Mentor junior staff and foster team growth.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Consultative approach

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA designation

MBA

JD/LLM

Job description

Vetted Solutions in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Senior Manager of Employee Benefits to lead design and management of complex client benefit plans. You will analyze costs, mitigate expenses, procure vendors, and benchmark industry practices, while serving as the main client contact and coordinating with internal teams.

Senior roles involve leading plan design, mentoring junior staff, driving project success, and contributing to market activities.