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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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...

Tandem Foods

Compensation & Benefits Manager (Hybrid)

Compensation & Benefits Manager The Compensation and Benefits Manager will support the Director of HR Operations in the strategy, analysis, development, education and implementation of comprehensive...

MillerKnoll

Benefits Analyst

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist the manager with the coordination and administration of the annual Benefits Open Enrollment, including communication through written materials and employee work team presentations...

Client Manager - Employee Benefits

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 29 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 29 days ago

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...

Recruiter/Salary Administrator- Central Regional Hospital

  • Butner, NC
  • moments ago
  • Butner, NC
  • moments ago

Central Regional Hospital *This is a repost. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.* Central Regional Hospital is currently accepting applications for a...

Manager, Compensation

  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago

Manager, Compensation Are you interested in joining a team of Total Rewards leaders who enable game-changing business results by providing programs and solutions that unleash greatness in our...

Compensation & Benefits Specialist

  • Rochester, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 3 hours ago

law compliance....

Account Manager, Employee Benefits - Hybrid Work

  • Moorpark, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Moorpark, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Account Manager, Employee Benefits - Hybrid Work (Moorpark, CA) PCH Benefits compensation: $60,000 - $80,000 PLUS Full Benefits employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Account...

Benefits Specialist, Data and Insights

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 4 hours ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 4 hours ago

Benefits Specialist, Data and Insights 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars Ann Arbor, MI This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus. Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified...

Compensation Manager

  • Denver, CO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 4 hours ago

Compensation Manager Riveron - 3.8 Denver, CO Job Details Full-time $116,000 - $176,000 a year 16 hours ago Qualifications 7 years Microsoft Excel Software implementation Employment & labor law...

Senior Manager, Benefits Consulting

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 hours ago

Senior Manager, Benefits Consulting KPMG life insurance, 401(k) United States, Illinois, Chicago 200 East Randolph Street (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a...

Senior Benefits Specialist

  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 4 hours ago

Open Enrollment Management: Assist in leading the annual open enrollment process, including communication planning, vendor coordination, and system updates....

TO Payroll Manager

  • Mount Pleasant, MI
  • 4 hours ago
  • Mount Pleasant, MI
  • 4 hours ago

Full Time 1st shift Monday-Friday****Wage: $41.58 Exempt Annual Salary $86,486.40**Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit.SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is...

Benefits Analyst

  • Denver, CO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 4 hours ago

Lead the annual open enrollment process, including planning, employee communications, vendor coordination, and system updates and testing....

Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources...

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...
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...
Introduction to DevSecOps for Managers
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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
6.1%
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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