Benefits Manager Jobs

A Benefits Manager in the human resources industry is responsible for designing, planning, and implementing corporate benefits programs, policies, and procedures. They manage compensation and benefits packages, ensuring they are competitive and compliant with legal requirements. They are also responsible for negotiating with vendors and brokers for services such as health insurance. They often manage wellness programs and retirement plans. They analyze current benefits trends to estimate impact on the company and its employees, and ensure that program implementation goes smoothly by coordinating with the HR and other relevant departments.

Important skills for a Benefits Manager include excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with HR software like HRIS or HRMS. Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws is crucial. Many Benefits Managers hold a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, and some roles may require a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or similar certification. Before becoming a Benefits Manager, a person might work as a Human Resources Generalist, Compensation and Benefits Specialist, or Human Resources Manager.

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Senior HR Benefits Manager

  • Mason City, IA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mason City, IA
  • 8 hours ago

Senior HR Benefits Manager Manufacturing Industry experience Compensation and benefits management Experience with HRIS Are you looking to make a career change to a stable company?...

Continuing Life

Payroll Manager

PRINCIPLE DUTIES: Maintain and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions...

Relationship Manager - Employee Benefits

  • Louisville, KY
  • 18 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 18 days ago

Group Benefit Support & Administration: Continually provide insurance expertise to your clients by managing benefit renewals, supporting Open Enrollment, and preparing quote proposals & benefit guides...

Benefits Manager

  • Avondale, AZ
  • 7 days ago
  • Avondale, AZ
  • 7 days ago

Open Enrollment Project Management Lead Open Enrollment annually from planning through execution, including vendor coordination, benefit communications, and system setup....

Total Rewards Manager

  • Farmington, NM
  • 15 days ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 15 days ago

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider-we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care....

Worker's Compensation Specialist

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 2 hours ago

POSITION PURPOSE The Workers Compensation Specialist is responsible for the comprehensive management of workers compensation claims from inception to resolution for The Raley's Companies. The...

Workday HRIS Benefits Analyst III

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 hours ago

Qualifications: Bachelors degree in human resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience). 5+ years of experience with HRIS administration,...

Associate Account Manager, Employee Benefits - Remote (Pacific Standard Time)

  • Washington, VT
  • 2 hours ago
  • Washington, VT
  • 2 hours ago

enrollment audits Participate in client presentations and strategic planning process Communicate clients renewal benefit package to clients COBRA TPA and FSA vendor Employee Engagement and Education...

Remote Work

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

  • Racine, WI
  • 2 hours ago
  • Racine, WI
  • 2 hours ago

Assists in coordinating employee recognition programs. Identify, prepare, and distribute monthly service awards for Home Office and Field employees....

Account Manager - Employee Benefits

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago

The next part of your journey is right around the corner with The Standard. A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a...

Senior Benefits Analyst (9 month LTE)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 hours ago

Ensure data integrity within our HRIS; develop system procedures, process mapping, guidelines and process documentation to drive consistency Manage annual open enrollment including scheduling of employee...

Benefits Coordinator

  • Bala Cynwyd, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Bala Cynwyd, PA
  • 2 hours ago

Analyst, Benefits Manager and others as part of the larger Benefits and Leave team....

The Adecco Group-Benefits Supervisor

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 2 hours ago

Assists with the execution of open enrollment. Develops communications and ensure all documents are updated annually. Assists with benefit projects, program implementation and design changes....

Employee Benefits Account Manager

  • Monroe, LA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Monroe, LA
  • 6 hours ago

Job Description: As a Employee Benefits Account Manager with our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the agency. You will: • Manage a book of business comprised of...

Payroll Manager

  • Toronto, ON
  • 6 hours ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 6 hours ago

PAYROLL MANAGER WHO WE ARE Welcome to KORT Payments, where innovation meets excellence! We specialize in providing a state-of-the-art omnichannel payments platform designed to make business...

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Introduction to Environmental Cost-Benefit Analysis
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This short course will develop your understanding of the cost structure and benefits of additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printers, as well as the competitive business advantages additive...
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ERBA (ESD.72) emphasizes three methodologies - reliability and probabilistic risk assessment (RPRA), decision analysis (DA), and cost-benefit analysis (CBA). In this class, the issues of interest...

Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Benefits Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.3%
Master's Degree
28.3%
Associate's Degree
8.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.3%
High School or GED
6.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Benefits Managers
4-6 years
57.1%
6-8 years
23.8%
8-10 years
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%



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