Benefits Manager Jobs in Tennessee

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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Physical Therapist - Workers Compensation Specialist

  • Alcoa, TN
  • 3 hours ago
  • Alcoa, TN
  • 3 hours ago

Physical Therapist - Workers Compensation Specialist 3 Locations Available req10046 Posted: 6/9/2025 Job available in these locations: Alcoa, TN, United States Knoxville, TN, United States...

Benefits Specialist

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 1 day ago

The Jackson Agencies of Liberty National-Worksite Division is expanding due to back-to-back years of record market growth across the nation. Our team makes a strong, positive impact in the...

Benefits Supervisor

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Manage the entirety of open enrollment, ongoing enrollments, and renewal submissions, executing the strategy set by the Director of Benefits and ensuring a seamless experience for employees....

Benefits Coordinator

  • Franklin, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 2 days ago

Support the enrollment process for new hires and during annual open enrollment. Assist in data entry of HSA and 401(k) elections....

Benefits Specialist

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 2 days ago

We're Hiring: Benefits Specialist Location: Chattanooga | Full-Time | Healthcare Industry Are you passionate about helping people navigate their benefits with clarity and confidence? Join our team...

Senior Retirement Benefits Analyst

  • TN
  • 3 days ago
  • TN
  • 3 days ago

Company Description At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world's...

Compensation Specialist

  • Arlington, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, TN
  • 3 days ago

The Compensation Specialist will support the administration and data upkeep of the hourly non-exempt workforce, including production and maintenance technicians at the plant. This role focuses on...

Compensation Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 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...

Workers Compensation Specialist

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 5 days ago

Worker's Compensation Specialist Ignite Your Career With CORA! As a Worker's Compensation Specialist, you will grow and strengthen the workers compensation programs bycollecting data for all...

SALARIED - Payroll and Benefits Manager. Job in Knoxville Gr8Jobs

  • Concord Farr, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Concord Farr, TN
  • 6 days ago

Assist in planning and executing Open Enrollment tasks. Processes Work and Life Events in ADP. Compensation details: 0 Yearly Salary PI9fc43e3842f8-5646...

Benefits Manager

  • Johnson City, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 7 days ago

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws....

Client Manager, Employee Benefits-Insurance Advisory Solutions

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 8 days ago

Enrollment preparation and execution....

Total Rewards Manager Global Benefits

  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago

Additionally, the Global Benefits Manager oversees various health and welfare projects....

Account Manager, Employee Benefits - Hybrid (Franklin, TN)

  • Franklin, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 9 days ago

Employee Benefits is the core of our business and at our heart we are a people-focused organization. Every day, we help over 100,000 employers give their employees peace of mind by providing...

Physical Therapist - Workers' Compensation Specialist

  • Bristol, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Bristol, TN
  • 9 days ago

Workers' Compensation Specialist Ignite Your Career With CORA! As a Worker's Compensation Specialist, you will grow and strengthen the workers compensation programs bycollecting data for all...

Demographic Data for Tennessee

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in Tennessee

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


Highest Education Level

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



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