Benefits Manager Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in Virginia

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 Manager, Benefits

  • ST Engineering North America
  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago

Benefits Manager to lead and optimize our benefits operations....

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Benefits Manager - Retirement & Leave and Disability (Lynchburg, VA, US)

  • BWX Technologies Inc.
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 4 days ago

Demonstrated experience administering health and welfare benefit programs, including involvement in open enrollment, compliance, and vendor management....

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Software Development Manager, Benefits Experience & Technology (BXT)

  • Amazon
  • Arlington, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 5 days ago

Our mission is to make it easy for employees and their family to discover and use the benefits that apply to them. Todays traditional benefit experiences rely heavily on content, explanations, and...

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Benefits Manager - Retirement & Leave and Disability

  • BWXT
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 6 days ago

Demonstrated experience administering health and welfare benefit programs, including involvement in open enrollment, compliance, and vendor management....

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HRIS/Benefits Specialist II

  • Virginia Beach Public School
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 6 days ago

Classified - Position - Specialist (Professional) Job Number ... Start Date Open Date 05/27/2026 Closing Date 06/07/2026 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate will be a member of the...

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Senior Benefits Specialist

  • George Mason University Careers
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 7 days ago

Key responsibilities include resolving complex employee benefit issues, supporting the institution with guidance and training, and collaborating on initiatives such as open enrollment....

Hybrid Full Time

Payroll Manager

  • Virginia Jobs
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 11 days ago

Title: Payroll Manager Position: 00313 Location: 7450 Freight Way, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Salary: $79,900-$103,800 Exemption Status: Exempt Our Vision To bring good spirits and excellent service...

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Employee Benefits Account Manager

  • Brown & Brown, INC.
  • Manassas, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Manassas, VA
  • 11 days ago

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Brown & Brown is seeking an Employee Benefits Account...

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Benefits Specialist II

  • Fairfax County Public Schools
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 12 days ago

Performs the full range of professional duties required to support benefits administration, including the performance of complex and/or sensitive activities; provides guidance on and resolves...

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Payroll Manager

  • State of Virginia
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 12 days ago

Title: Payroll Manager Position: 00313 Location: 7450 Freight Way, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Salary: $79,900-$103,800 Exemption Status: Exempt Our Vision To bring good spirits and excellent service...

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Global Senior Benefits Specialist

  • Appian
  • McLean, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 12 days ago

Support key annual initiatives including Open Enrollment, systems testing/configuration, employee education, and benefits communications....

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Senior Benefits Manager

  • Tegna
  • Tysons Corner, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA
  • 13 days ago

Lead the Open Enrollment process, including being an active contributor for the strategy planning, then coordination and communication of the open enrollment delivery, including education, presentation...

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Payroll Manager

  • C2 Essentials, Inc
  • VA
  • 14 days ago
  • VA
  • 14 days ago

Since 1996, C2 Essentials has helped small businesses grow by providing HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance support. We work with companies across the country and are committed to delivering...

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CORPORATE MANAGER COMPENSATION 3 Poquoson, VA, USA

  • Huntington Ingalls Industries
  • Poquoson, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Poquoson, VA
  • 14 days ago

CORPORATE MANAGER COMPENSATION 3 Req ID: 47200 Team: N354 BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION & COMPENSATION Entity: HII Corporate Office US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st...

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Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in Virginia

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


Highest Education Level

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



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