Senior Benefits & Total Rewards Manager

Bell Partners Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Partners, a leader in apartment communities across North America, is seeking a Benefits Manager to administer and optimize our employee benefits programs. You will partner with brokers, carriers, and internal teams to ensure compliant, cost-effective plans aligned with our Total Rewards strategy.

Responsibilities include Open Enrollment leadership, 401(k) plan governance, annual reporting, and vendor management, while maintaining excellent employee communications and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field required.
• CEBS, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in benefits administration, retirement plans, vendor management, and total rewards.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee all employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, FSA/HSA, COBRA, and leave).
• Manage administration of the Company 401(k) plan, including eligibility, contributions, compliance testing, audits, fiduciary committee support, and vendor management.
• Lead annual Open Enrollment planning, communications, system testing, employee education, and implementation.
• Serve as primary relationship manager for brokers, consultants, carriers, recordkeepers, and third-party administrators.
• Coordinate vendor performance reviews, contract renewals, RFPs, and market studies.

Skills

Benefits administration

ERISA knowledge

ACA compliance

Communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Workday

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

HR certifications (CEBS/PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) preferred

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

HRIS

Job description

Bell Partners, a leader in apartment communities across North America, is seeking a Benefits Manager to administer and optimize our employee benefits programs. You will partner with brokers, carriers, and internal teams to ensure compliant, cost-effective plans aligned with our Total Rewards strategy.

Responsibilities include Open Enrollment leadership, 401(k) plan governance, annual reporting, and vendor management, while maintaining excellent employee communications and data analytics.