Benefits Manager Jobs in Washington, DC

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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Benefits Specialist

  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago

Support open enrollment, annual benefits reviews, and compensation planning cycles. Maintain accurate records and documentation in HR systems; monitor billing and invoicing for benefits vendors....

Nurse Scheduling and Payroll Manager

  • Waldorf, MD (21 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waldorf, MD (21 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 4 days ago

Overview At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care...

Payroll & Benefits Specialist (Hybrid/2 days per week)

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

Plan and administer the annual open enrollment period, which includes preparing or updating materials, maintaining the online platform, distributing information, conducting meetings to communicate changes...

Manager, Benefits

  • Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 6 days ago

Total Wine & More is seeking a Benefits Manager to join our Human Resources team in our Bethesda, MD office....

Benefits Analyst II Invoicing Specialist

  • Chevy Chase, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chevy Chase, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 6 days ago

Position Overview: GEICO is seeking a Benefits Analyst II Invoicing Specialist to join our People Group. This role will be responsible for reviewing and coordinating approvals for invoices related...

Benefits Specialist Remote Virginia

  • Tysons, VA (11 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Tysons, VA (11 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 days ago

Responsibilities include day-to-day benefits operations, vendor management, handling escalations, managing automated file feeds, and support for initiatives like Open Enrollment....

Payroll Manager

  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 days ago

KSA's/Required Qualifications: KSAs : Understanding of general payroll practices and laws including benefits/deductions, garnishments, taxation, and reporting....

Compensation Manager

  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 days ago

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising...

Benefits Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

Administer the open enrollment process. Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges. Provides updates to classification systems. Performs other duties as assigned....

Payroll Manager

  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 8 days ago
  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 8 days ago

preparation and processing of semi-monthly payroll for a quickly growing company; review and ensure accuracy of approved timesheets for both QinetiQ US employees and subcontractors; track and deduct all garnishments...

Senior Compensation Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business...

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

  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 14 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...

Financial Manager (Benefits & Compensation)

  • Fulton, MD (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Fulton, MD (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 16 days ago

Description Are you ready to apply your analytical expertise to help shape the future of benefits at a leading research institution? Do you have a keen interest in understanding how changes in the...

HR/Benefits Coordinator

  • Chevy Chase, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Chevy Chase, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 16 days ago

Good understanding of state and federal employment law and regulations, highly desirable. Must be a US citizen....

Regional Payroll Manager (US/CA)

  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago

About Us** We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies....

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in Washington, DC

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


Highest Education Level

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



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