Strategic Benefits Manager: Budgeting & Vendor Oversight

Grand River Health; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 4,902,000 - 7,001,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO from day one

Job summary

Grand River Health is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead the benefits program strategy, administration, and ongoing evaluation in Rifle, Colorado. You will oversee budgets, renewals, vendor relations, and regulatory compliance while enabling strong employee education and communication.

The role requires 3–5 years in benefits administration, a relevant degree, and leadership experience. You will collaborate cross-functionally to balance costs with employee needs within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in benefits administration, including benefits strategy, vendor management, and budget oversight preferred.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of employee benefits programs, plan design, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state employment and benefits regulations, including ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, project management, and organizational skills with the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to quickly become proficient in organizational HRIS and related administrative systems within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversees strategy, administration, and ongoing evaluation of the organization’s employee benefits programs.
• Provides leadership for benefits communications, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance.
• Leads annual renewal processes, vendor negotiations, and cost-containment initiatives.
• Manages benefits budgets, cost forecasts, and financial analyses using claims data and market benchmarks.
• Ensures open enrollment processes and employee education efforts are effective.
• Monitors compliance with ACA, COBRA, HIPAA and related regulations.

Skills

Benefits administration

Budgeting & forecasting

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

HRIS proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Grand River Health is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead the benefits program strategy, administration, and ongoing evaluation in Rifle, Colorado. You will oversee budgets, renewals, vendor relations, and regulatory compliance while enabling strong employee education and communication.

The role requires 3–5 years in benefits administration, a relevant degree, and leadership experience. You will collaborate cross-functionally to balance costs with employee needs within a supportive,