Benefits Manager

Strategic Benefits Leadership Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to lead the administration and strategic direction of a comprehensive employee benefits program. This is a high-visibility opportunity to partner closely with HR leadership and evaluate, enhance, and potentially rebuild the organization’s benefits strategy.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, analytical, and hands-on benefits professional who can balance day-to-day administration with long-term program strategy and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead administration of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, leave, wellness, and other benefit programs.
• Partner with HR leadership to evaluate the effectiveness, competitiveness, and cost of existing programs and recommend improvements.
• Analyze utilization, participation, employee feedback, and market trends to identify opportunities for program enhancements.
• Lead annual renewals, including plan design, financial analysis, vendor evaluation, negotiations, and recommendations.
• Manage relationships with brokers, consultants, carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Oversee benefits budgets, forecasts, reporting, billing, and financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA/CFRA, ADA, and other applicable regulations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and escalation point for complex benefits matters.
• Lead and develop a team of two benefits professionals.
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, Finance, Recruiting, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of progressive benefits or total rewards experience.
• Strong experience managing comprehensive employee benefits programs and annual renewals.
• Knowledge of applicable benefits laws and regulations.
• Experience with vendor management, plan design, budgeting, analytics, and negotiations.
• Proven people leadership experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Workday experience strongly preferred.
• CEBS, CBP, SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or similar certification preferred.
• Law firm or professional services experience preferred.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for someone who wants to be more than a benefits administrator. You will have the opportunity to assess the current benefits program, identify gaps, challenge the status quo, and help shape a modern, competitive benefits strategy that supports both employees and the organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $160,000 – $180,000 based on experience
• Performance-based incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and additional perks

Why choose Addison Group?

• Pay: We negotiate high salaries using US Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Administrative job openings lead to potential permanent employment
• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
• Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.