Senior Benefits & Total Rewards Manager

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

Job summary

Bell Partners Inc. is seeking a Benefits Manager to administer and continuously improve all employee benefit programs across medical, retirement, wellness, and voluntary offerings.

You will partner with employees, vendors, payroll and HR leadership to ensure competitive, compliant programs aligned with Bell’s Total Rewards strategy. The role emphasizes ERISA/ACA/COBRA compliance, open enrollment leadership, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in HR, business, or finance.
• Minimum 5–8 years progressive experience in benefits administration and retirement plans.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee all employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, FSA/HSA, COBRA).
• Oversee 401(k) plan administration and vendor management.
• Lead Open Enrollment planning, communications, testing, and education.
• Serve as relationship manager with brokers, carriers, and third-party admins.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, IRS, DOL and related regs.
• Manage Form 5500 filings and annual plan notices.
• Develop communications, enrollment guides, and benefit summaries.

Skills

Benefits administration

Retirement plans

ERISA/ACA/COBRA

Vendor management

Workday

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or Finance

CEBS/PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred

5-8 years benefits administration experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

Bell Partners Inc. is seeking a Benefits Manager to administer and continuously improve all employee benefit programs across medical, retirement, wellness, and voluntary offerings.

You will partner with employees, vendors, payroll and HR leadership to ensure competitive, compliant programs aligned with Bell’s Total Rewards strategy. The role emphasizes ERISA/ACA/COBRA compliance, open enrollment leadership, and effective communication.