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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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...

Benefits Analyst - Senior

  • Calgary, AB
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  • Calgary, AB
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Introduction Discover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you...

Benefits Specialist

  • Wilmington, DE
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  • Wilmington, DE
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Leads the setup, timeline, coordination with outside vendor partners, and testing of system requirements to administer plans, manages annual open enrollments and ensures seamless of day-to-day benefit...

Benefits Manager - Revo Health

  • Bloomington, MN
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  • Bloomington, MN
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compliance reports to ensure benefits are offered to eligible employees Audit strategies to ensure compliance New physician onboarding Benefit plan presentations for new hires and during the annual open...

Associate Benefits Analyst, Employee Benefits

  • San Diego, CA
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  • San Diego, CA
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Maintain HUB Values including HIPPA and ACA Compliance. Ensures were meeting HUB turn-around times as outlined in the KPIs....

Benefits Specialist

  • Madison, AL
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  • Madison, AL
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Benefits Administration Platform Management: Develop a strong understanding of the companys benefits administration platform, including inbound and outbound data flows, benefit plan configuration and...

HR / Payroll Benefits Coordinator - Skilled Nursing Facility

  • Tigard, OR
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  • Tigard, OR
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Duties and Responsibilities: Perform benefits administration, maintain personnel files and assist in employee relations. Maintain human resource information system (HRIS) records and reports....

Workers Compensation Manager

  • Columbus, OH
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  • Columbus, OH
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Communicate with and direct managers and injured employees to Benefits (along with Payroll and Garnishments when necessary) regarding payroll auto-deductions when injured employees are out of work and...

Employment and Benefits Specialist

  • Des Moines, IA
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  • Des Moines, IA
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Requisition ID: req57662 Job Title: Employment and Benefits Specialist Sector: Employment Employment Category: Fixed Term Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: USD 21.00 - 22.00 Hourly...

Benefits Specialist

  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 1 hour ago
  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 1 hour ago

Required Education and Experience Familiarity with Health and Benefits administration either through education or work experience. 2-5 years minimum work experience....

Executive Benefits Analyst Deferred Compensation

  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 hour ago

Are you looking to be a member of an industry-leading team? Do you want to deliver innovative and effective solutions? If you said yes, then apply to our Executive Benefits Analyst position! This...

Executive Benefits Specialist - IDI

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 hour ago

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of executive benefits? Do you have a passion for helping clients succeed? Join us and be part of a team that shapes better decisions every day!...

SAP Payroll Manager

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 hour ago

As the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our US and Canadian employees, as well as ensure overall payroll compliance. This...

Benefits Analyst Coordinator

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 hour ago

A health plan client of Insight Global's is looking for a Benefits Analyst Coordinator to sit in their Los Angeles, CA office. The Benefits Analysis Coordinator is detail oriented and highly...

Temporary Benefits Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 hours ago

Open Enrollment/Staff Communication : Oversee annual benefits open enrollment processes, including planning, communication, and implementation....

Benefits Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Environmental Cost-Benefit Analysis
Reducing your organisations carbon footprint can provide many benefits beyond helping the environment. You can save on operating costs, improve your reputation, and prepare for potential carbon...
Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing: Costs Structures and Benefits
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...
Engineering Risk-Benefit Analysis
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
47.2%
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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