Strategic Benefits Leader—Self-Funded Plans and Compliance

Global Industrial Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Industrial Company seeks a seasoned Benefits Manager to lead strategic design and financial management of health and welfare programs for a diverse workforce. You will own plan performance, vendor relations, and renewal negotiations, while guiding HRIS coordination and compliance across multi-state requirements.

The role emphasizes data-driven cost containment, open enrollment leadership, and collaboration with Finance and HR teams to drive value and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressive benefits experience.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and multi‑state compliance.
• Experience with vendor negotiations, renewals, and RFPs.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret claims and financial data.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, design, and annual planning for health & welfare programs.
• Own self-funded medical plan performance, including stop-loss strategy, network evaluation, and high-cost claimant oversight.
• Lead annual renewals, RFPs, and negotiations for multiple benefits programs.
• Oversee day-to-day benefits administration, eligibility, life events, and HRIS/carrier coordination.

Skills

Benefits management

ERISA compliance

Vendor negotiations

Data analysis

HRIS experience

Tools

SuccessFactors

Job description

Global Industrial Company seeks a seasoned Benefits Manager to lead strategic design and financial management of health and welfare programs for a diverse workforce. You will own plan performance, vendor relations, and renewal negotiations, while guiding HRIS coordination and compliance across multi-state requirements.

The role emphasizes data-driven cost containment, open enrollment leadership, and collaboration with Finance and HR teams to drive value and employee well-being.