Sr. Manager, Benefits (R0447565) - Tyson Foods - Springdale, Arkansas

SouthWest Benefits Association; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plans

Paid time off

Affordable health benefits

Job summary

A leading benefits organization in Springdale, Arkansas is seeking a Sr. Manager, Benefits to lead the management and strategy of the organization’s health and welfare benefit programs. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in benefits management, overseeing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to enhance employee engagement through effective program implementation. The position includes managing a team and may require some travel.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in benefits or health and welfare plan management.
• Experience managing benefit vendors and consultants.
• Ability to develop effective employee-facing benefits communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead management, strategy, and administration of health and welfare benefit programs.
• Oversee health plan performance and vendor relationships.
• Manage and develop a high-performing benefits team.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Benefit management

Stakeholder partnership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workday

SAP

Job description

Sr. Manager, Benefits (R0447565) - Tyson Foods - Springdale, Arkansas

Full Time

HR

Springdale, Arkansas

05 Mar 2026

Summary: This position is responsible for leading the management, strategy, and administration of the organization’s health and welfare benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits. The role oversees health plan performance and vendor relationships while partnering with internal stakeholders to design, implement, and continuously improve competitive, cost-effective, and compliant employee health programs. Key responsibilities include benefits strategy and planning, vendor evaluation and negotiation, data analysis and trend monitoring, employee communications, and benefits policy management. This role leads initiatives to enhance employee engagement, optimize program effectiveness, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive operational excellence while managing and developing a high-performing benefits team.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in benefits or health and welfare plan management, including responsibility for medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits.

Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop effective employee-facing benefits communications.

Computer Skills: Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite. Experience supporting benefits administration platforms such as Workday or SAP

Special Skills:

• Proven experience managing benefit vendors and consultants, including evaluation, contract negotiation, and performance management
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience using data to evaluate plan performance, cost trends, and program effectiveness
• Working knowledge of health and welfare benefits regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience leading projects, driving operational improvements, and implementing benefit or system changes
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Supervisory: This position will have direct reports.

Travel: Some travel may be required for this position.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.