Benefits Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

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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Payroll & Benefits Specialist

  • Racine, WI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Racine, WI
  • 8 hours ago

Assists in coordinating employee recognition programs. Identify, prepare, and distribute monthly service awards for Home Office and Field employees....

Payroll Manager

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 day ago

Manage the Year-end process, ensuring W-2 records are accurate and complete....

Payroll Manager

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring for a Payroll Manager in Milwaukee, WI. This position is open due to a growing team of four and you will play a part in leading as well as producing. You will be supporting a large...

Payroll Benefits Specialist

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 day ago

Manages the Open Enrollment process. Prepares and files ACA forms and 5500's. Processes I-9 forms and maintains binders. Maintain employee files; Company benefits and employment records....

Accounting Manager Benefits and

  • Madison, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 2 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Division Information Spectrum Brands\' global enablingfunctions, including Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Supply Chain,and Commercial Operations, provide enterprise-wide...

Payroll Manager

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 3 days ago

enrollment and new vendor setups Other duties may be assigned Required Knowledge, Skills, andAbilities: ADP Vantage experience preferred ADP E-Time experience\...For full info follow application link...

Senior Manager Benefits

  • Waukesha, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI
  • 3 days ago

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the...

Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

  • La Crosse, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • La Crosse, WI
  • 3 days ago

You'll learn the ins and outs of payroll processing, gain insight into employment tax and compliance, support benefits administration, and work daily in our Human Resources Information System (HRIS)...

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

  • Oak Creek, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Oak Creek, WI
  • 7 days ago

Proficient with, or the ability to quickly learn, Human Resources Information Systems and ADP Workforce Now and ADP Time and Attendance....

Associate Manager, Benefits Delivery

  • Racine, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Racine, WI
  • 8 days ago

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of...

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

  • Green Bay, WI
  • 9 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 9 days ago

Coordinate annual open enrollment for benefits and provide support to employees in selecting benefits options. Manage benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations....

Elder Benefits Specialist

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 10 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 10 days ago

Closing Date: April 30 th, 2025, or upon receipt of the first 50 applicant submissions Elder Benefit Specialist Department of Health & Human Services Hourly Range: $23.03 – $31.61 Job Overview:...

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

  • Madison, WI
  • 14 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 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)

  • Madison, WI
  • 17 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 17 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....

Manager, Compensation Strategies

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 24 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 24 days ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

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


Highest Education Level

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



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