Strategic Benefits Manager — Leader in Compliance & Design

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. in Peterborough, NH is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead the strategic development, implementation, and daily administration of our comprehensive benefits portfolio, including life, health, disability, leave management, wellness, and retirement programs.

You will ensure programs are equitable, highly competitive, legally compliant, and aligned with our business strategy, while mentoring the benefits team in day‑to‑day execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years' proven work experience in benefits and leadership roles.
• Last 3 years in a managerial, benefits-focused role.
• CEBS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & retention: design and manage a benefits strategy to attract/top talent.
• Data-driven analysis: monitor trends, regulations, and metrics for recommendations.
• Employee feedback: gather insights to evolve benefits approach.
• Legal compliance: ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, etc.
• Program execution: oversee annual open enrollments, onboarding, year-end audits.
• Process optimization: document HR procedures and educate regional HR managers.
• Vendor management: direct and negotiate relationships with benefits providers.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

HRIS/Payroll ADP

Vendor management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Change management

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

CEBS preferred

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. in Peterborough, NH is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead the strategic development, implementation, and daily administration of our comprehensive benefits portfolio, including life, health, disability, leave management, wellness, and retirement programs.

You will ensure programs are equitable, highly competitive, legally compliant, and aligned with our business strategy, while mentoring the benefits team in day‑to‑day execution.