Benefits Manager Jobs in Lakewood, CO

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

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Role: Global Payroll Manager Location: Denver, Colorado (Hybrid) Salary: Up to $100,000k + Bonus Eligible AimHire is partnering with a growing SaaS company to find a Global Payroll Manager to...

Benefits Coordinator

  • Lakewood, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 2 days ago

Manager on more complex issues with the goal tolearn and take action.Tasks may or may not follow a procedure; independent thought and problemsolving developing; exposure to employee relations; ability...

Remote Work

PAYROLL MANAGER Accounting Now Denver

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 3 days ago

PAYROLL MANAGER Accounting Now Denver, CO (Onsite) Full-Time Job Details Enter Published Job Description Here Job Snapshot Employee Type Full-Time Location Denver, CO (Onsite) Job Type Management...

Retirement and Benefits Analyst

  • Centennial, CO (15 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Centennial, CO (15 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Support US Open Enrollment process by testing the enrollment system. May assist with or lead additional benefits projects as needed....

Payroll Manager

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 4 days ago

What will be your daily pursuit? Pursuit's Payroll Manager oversees and manages all aspects of payroll processing and administration for the organization. What will your compensation be? The...

Benefits Analyst Specialist

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 4 days ago

Open enrollment planning....

Payroll Manager

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 5 days ago

(ex. health and retirement benefit deductions, expense reimbursements, bonus payments, garnishments, etc.) Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected....

Benefits Analyst

  • Aurora, CO (14 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (14 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 6 days ago

Benefits Analyst UCHealth - 3.7 Aurora, CO Job Details Full-time $29.54 - $44.31 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health savings account AD&D insurance Loan repayment program...

Benefits Manager

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 6 days ago

Manages all benefit programs and services Conduct employee benefit information seminars Manages and optimize vender and carrier relationships Manager open enrollment process and procedures Create benefits...

Payroll Manager

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 6 days ago

Comply with garnishments and process in a timely manner (Child Support, IRS Levies, State Levies, etc.) Maintain current knowledge of applicable state and federal wage and hour laws....

Manager - Compensation & Benefits

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 7 days ago

Why Work for Frontier Airlines? At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline -...

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 10 days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 10 days ago

2 distribution and reporting Qualifications: 5+ years of experience managing payroll and administering employee benefits Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and compliance...

Senior Benefits Specialist

  • Englewood, CO (3 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 11 days ago
  • Englewood, CO (3 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 11 days ago

Assist with annual Open Enrollment process, from system testing to informational meetings and individual enrollment support....

Compensation Manager

  • Broomfield, CO (19 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 14 days ago
  • Broomfield, CO (19 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 14 days ago

Overview As a world leader in innovative, casual footwear, Crocs, Inc., is dedicated to the future of comfort. Our original and most famous style, the Classic Clog, is instantly recognized around...

Remote Work

Compensation Manager, Global HR M&A / US Proxy Statement

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 15 days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 15 days ago

Work Arrangement:** This role is based remotely, but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta (GA), Austin (TX), Detroit (MI), Warren (MI), or Mountain View (CA) you are expected to report...

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in Lakewood, CO

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


Highest Education Level

Benefits Managers in Lakewood, CO 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 in Lakewood, CO
4-6 years
57.1%
6-8 years
23.8%
8-10 years
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%



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