Benefits Manager Jobs in Michigan

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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Account Manager, Employee Benefits

  • Southfield, MI
  • 21 hours ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 21 hours ago

The Small Group Account Manager is responsible for managing an assigned book of business while developing long-term relationships with clients. This position will also be responsible to respond to...

Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

Lead annual open enrollment preparation and strategy including employee communication, form collection, and compliance tracking....

Payroll Manager

  • Troy, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Troy, MI
  • 2 days ago

Payroll Manager Job Summary: The Payroll Manager is responsible for the accurate preparation, documentation, and distribution of payroll via the payroll system. Reviews the computation of pay and...

Employee Benefits Account Manager

  • Troy, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Troy, MI
  • 8 days ago

enrollment meetings, explaining benefits to clients employees Manage annual timeline events, such as pre-renewal questionnaires/meetings, mid-year reviews and stewardship reporting, and compliance...

Total Compensation Specialist

  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • 9 days ago

Coordinate annual open enrollment and educate team members about benefit options. Conduct annual audits pertaining to retirement plan, workers' compensation and all cafeteria plans....

Benefits Coordinator I

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 11 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 11 days ago

Jobs Summary The Benefits Coordinator I is member of our Corporate Benefits Team, responsible for supporting benefit functions to ensure effective administration of employee benefits. This...

Total Benefits Specialist

  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • 12 days ago

Knowledge of payroll systems, employment law, compensation practices, and benefits compliance. High attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability....

Employee Benefits Account Manager Needed

  • Detroit, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 12 days ago

A local independent agency is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Account Manager. Responsibilities: Preparing pre-renewal, renewal, and marketing reports. Comparing health plan benefits and...

Employee Benefits Account Manager Needed

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 13 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 13 days ago

A local independent agency is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Account Manager. Responsibilities: Preparing pre-renewal, renewal, and marketing reports. Comparing health plan benefits and...

Employee Benefits Account Manager Needed

  • Ada, MI
  • 13 days ago
  • Ada, MI
  • 13 days ago

A local independent agency is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Account Manager. Responsibilities: Preparing pre-renewal, renewal, and marketing reports. Comparing health plan benefits and...

Employee Benefits Account Manager Needed

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 13 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 13 days ago

A local independent agency is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Account Manager. Responsibilities: Preparing pre-renewal, renewal, and marketing reports. Comparing health plan benefits and...

Client Service Manager- Employee Benefits

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 13 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 13 days ago

Prepare open enrollment materials. Coordinate online enrollment systems with Analysts. Conduct implementation and onboarding meetings with clients as needed....

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

  • Lansing, MI
  • 14 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 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...

Regional Payroll Manager (US/CA)

  • Lansing, MI
  • 16 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 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....

Benefits Supervisor II (Human Resources Department)

  • Detroit, MI
  • 19 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 19 days ago

Description HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BENEFITS SUPERVISOR II The major functions performedby aBenefitsSupervisorinclude thedevelopment, application and resolution of issues and...

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in Michigan

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


Highest Education Level

Benefits Managers in Michigan 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 Michigan
4-6 years
57.1%
6-8 years
23.8%
8-10 years
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%



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