Benefits Manager Jobs in Columbus, OH

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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Senior Benefits Analyst, Income Protection & Leaves

  • Iron Mountain
  • Columbus, OH
  • 12 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 12 hours ago

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That's why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you're...

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Benefits Analyst - Benefits Administration and Service Excellence

  • Iron Mountain
  • Columbus, OH
  • 12 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 12 hours ago

Enrollment execution....

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Benefits Analyst

  • Franklin County, OH
  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 days ago

Assist in developing and monitoring specific projects, including open enrollment. Prepare memos, reports, and correspondence related to the aforementioned responsibilities....

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Benefits Analyst

  • Franklin County Department of Human Resources
  • Columbus, OH (9 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, OH (9 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 6 days ago

Assist in developing and monitoring specific projects, including open enrollment. Prepare memos, reports, and correspondence related to the aforementioned responsibilities....

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Sr Specialist - Benefits

  • Wendy's
  • Dublin, OH (6 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 15 days ago
  • Dublin, OH (6 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 15 days ago

What you'll do When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn’t like any other. Same goes for the way we support...

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Sr. Client Manager - Employee Benefits

  • Gallagher Benefit Services
  • Dublin, OH (6 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 17 days ago
  • Dublin, OH (6 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 17 days ago

Introduction At Gallagher Benefit Services, youre a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people...

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Benefits Specialist

  • Installed Building Products
  • Columbus, OH
  • 18 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 18 days ago

enrollment activities and employee education initiatives Cross-Functional & Strategic Support Provide backup support for health and welfare benefit plans as needed Assist with benefits due diligence...

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Benefits Supervisor

  • National Church Residences
  • Dublin, OH (6 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 22 days ago
  • Dublin, OH (6 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 22 days ago

Annual & Ongoing Program Management Support and manage execution of the annual open enrollment process, including HRIS configuration & testing, vendor coordination, communications delivery, post-enrollment...

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Benefits Analyst

  • A&F Management Co.
  • Columbus, OH
  • 26 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 26 days ago

Enrollment, including system testing and communications Assist with ongoing activity related to the qualified savings plan (401k), including annual audit, weekly data discrepancies, non-discrimination...

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Benefits Specialist

  • OTC Industrial Technologies
  • Columbus, OH
  • 28 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 28 days ago

Enrollment process including plan set up, Open Enrollment event system set up, employee meetings and distributing communications Serve as system administrator for the organization's LMS platform Build...

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Benefits Supervisor

  • Express, Inc.
  • Columbus, OH
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 45+ days ago

Overview About PHOENIX PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. About ExpressExpress is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design...

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Compensation Manager - Total Rewards (Human Resources)

  • White Castle
  • Columbus, OH
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 45+ days ago

When what you Crave is a job that combines creative, challenging and ever-changing work with an experienced, inclusive team committed to create memorable moments every day, only White Castle hits...

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Benefits Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in Columbus, OH

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


Highest Education Level

Benefits Managers in Columbus, OH offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.5%
Master's Degree
28.4%
Associate's Degree
8.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.2%
High School or GED
6.0%
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 Columbus, OH
4-6 years
57.1%
6-8 years
23.8%
8-10 years
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%



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