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
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 30+ 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...

SAP - SuccessFactors Payroll - Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • moments ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • moments ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

Senior Benefits Analyst

  • Kentfield, CA
  • moments ago
  • Kentfield, CA
  • moments ago

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working in an educational institution Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or Senior Professional in Human Resources...

Compensation, Specialist

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 hours ago

At Verint, we believe customer engagement is the core of every global brand. Our mission is to help organizations elevate Customer Experience (CX) and increase workforce productivity by delivering...

Compensation Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 hours ago

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and through their work can make an impact on our industry. Were here to help our colleagues achieve success and...

Physical Therapist - Workers Compensation Specialist

  • Alcoa, TN
  • 5 hours ago
  • Alcoa, TN
  • 5 hours ago

Physical Therapist - Workers Compensation Specialist 3 Locations Available req10046 Posted: 6/9/2025 Job available in these locations: Alcoa, TN, United States Knoxville, TN, United States...

Payroll & Benefits Supervisor

  • Cartersville, GA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Cartersville, GA
  • 5 hours ago

procedures, and policies for the new entity Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments...

Temporary Benefits Specialist

  • Albany, NY
  • 5 hours ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 5 hours ago

Job Details Temporary Benefits Specialist Apply for this job Position Number: 6298906 Location: Albany, NY Position Type: Human Resources Temporary Benefits Specialist Category: Administrative and...

Employee Benefits Account Manager

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 5 hours ago

enrollment material, i.e. enrollment guides, election forms, personalized confirmation sheets, enrollment/change forms, PowerPoint presentations for client presentations Conducts open enrollment presentations...

Employee Benefits Account Manager

  • Sandusky, OH
  • 5 hours ago
  • Sandusky, OH
  • 5 hours ago

Employee Benefits Account Manager Martin Grant Associates, Inc. - Sandusky, OH, United States A well-established and growing benefits agency is seeking a Project Manager to lead key business...

[WEBTOON] Compensation Specialist/Compensation Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 hours ago

WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format,...

Benefits Specialist - Cheshire, CT

  • Cheshire, CT
  • 6 hours ago
  • Cheshire, CT
  • 6 hours ago

Participates in the management of the enrollment processes, including new hire onboarding and annual open enrollment....

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
Get an overview of the history, terminology, processes, and tools used to adopt Continuous Delivery and DevSecOps within any organization. "Introduction to DevSecOps for Managers" is being offered...

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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