Strategic Benefits Manager | Self-Funded Health Plans

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

Job summary

Global Industrial Company in Buford, GA, is seeking a seasoned Senior Benefits Manager to lead strategy, design, and financial planning for our health and welfare programs. This role focuses on self-funded plans, cost containment, and strong collaboration with Finance, HRIS, and Payroll.

You will oversee renewals, vendor relationships, and compliance across ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and multi-state leave laws, while guiding the organization toward best-in-class benefits and employee experience.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressive benefits experience, including self-funded medical plan management.
• 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.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (SuccessFactors or similar).
• Excellent communication skills, including executive-level presentations.
• Experience supporting industrial, distribution, or manufacturing populations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, design, and annual planning for all health & welfare programs.
• Own self-funded medical plan performance, including stop-loss strategy, network evaluation, and high-cost claimant oversight.
• Analyze claims trends, utilization, and cost drivers; develop recommendations for cost containment and population health improvement.
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and long-range cost modeling.
• Lead annual renewals, RFPs, and negotiations for medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, and voluntary benefits.
• Manage broker and carrier relationships, ensuring strong SLA performance and issue resolution.
• Evaluate PBM and stop-loss options to optimize cost and risk protection.

Skills

Benefits strategy

ERISA compliance

Vendor negotiations

Data analysis

HRIS (SuccessFactors)

Executive presentations

Industrial/manufacturing experience

Tools

SuccessFactors

Job description

Global Industrial Company in Buford, GA, is seeking a seasoned Senior Benefits Manager to lead strategy, design, and financial planning for our health and welfare programs. This role focuses on self-funded plans, cost containment, and strong collaboration with Finance, HRIS, and Payroll.

You will oversee renewals, vendor relationships, and compliance across ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and multi-state leave laws, while guiding the organization toward best-in-class benefits and employee experience.