Benefits Manager Jobs in Linden, NJ

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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SAP - SuccessFactors Payroll - Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

  • Secaucus, NJ (14 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (14 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 16 hours 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...

Account Manager (Employee Benefits)

  • Florham Park, NJ (13 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (13 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

. + **Group Benefit Support & Administration:** + Continually provide insurance expertise to your clients by managing benefit renewals, supporting Open Enrollment, and preparing quote proposals & benefit...

Hybrid, Payroll And Benefits Manager (Law Firm)

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Hybrid, Payroll and Benefits Manager (Law Firm) Description We are seeking a seasoned Payroll and Benefits Manager to join our team at a leading law firm....

Global Payroll Manager

  • New York City, NY (14 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (14 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Enrollment Process annually.Lead, recommend and participate in projects to continually review and improve current processes and internal controlsManage and audit yearly administration of payroll in...

Manager, Compensation

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day 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...

Benefits Analyst

  • Ozone Park, NY (21 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ozone Park, NY (21 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Organizes a yearly Health Fair and supports open enrollment for annual employee benefits, including, but not limited to, employee communication materials, an employee self-service portal, records, and...

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HR Benefits Coordinator (aHEO) - 400166

  • Bronx, NY (21 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY (21 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

HR Benefits Coordinator (aHEO) - 400166 **POSITION DETAILS** Reporting to the Benefits Manager, the Benefits Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating employee benefits for all full and part-time...

Payroll Manager

  • Hazlet, NJ (14 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hazlet, NJ (14 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Payroll, Time and Payroll Tax manager Payroll Manager - North America and Canada About Us:IFF, a global leader in fragrance and flavor, is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join our team....

Global Payroll Manager

  • New York City, NY (14 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY (14 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

With millions of diners, 60,000 restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping...

Compensation & Benefits Manager

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

OPPORTUNITY We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Compensation & Benefits Manager to join our People team....

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Compensation Manager

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Compensation Manager Riveron - 3.8 New York, NY Job Details Full-time $116,000 - $176,000 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications 7 years Microsoft Excel Software implementation Employment & labor law...

Senior Benefits Specialist

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

by being lead on the benefits ticketing system and serving as the main point of contact for employees through onboarding, offboarding, and more Own various benefit programs including our annual US Open...

Compensation Manager

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

AS400, Dayforce, Workday, and/or Oracle HCM) When you join Metropolis, you'll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking...

Benefits Specialist

  • Newark, NJ (8 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (8 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

The Assistant Manager assists with new hire orientations, the open enrollment process, ensures the accuracy and timeliness of enrollments, and responds to health and life insurance plan inquires from...

Sr Comp & Benefits Analyst

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Manages annual processes like open enrollment and oversees related government filings and communications....

Demographic Data for Linden, NJ

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in Linden, NJ

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


Highest Education Level

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



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