CMI Media Group ยท 3 hours ago
Manager, Benefits & Wellbeing
CMI Media Group is seeking a highly strategic and hands-on Manager, Benefits & Wellbeing to lead the evolution of their employee benefits programs. This role involves designing, developing, and administering benefits offerings while ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness, ultimately impacting employee well-being and retention.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Lead the strategic planning, design, and implementation of all health, welfare, and retirement benefits (e.g., medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, EAP, wellness, time off, flexible work, leave management)
Oversee the end-to-end administration of benefit plans, ensuring accuracy and a seamless employee experience
Maintain deep expertise in and ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA)
Strategically manage relationships with benefit brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators
Develop and execute a robust communication strategy to ensure employees understand the value and utilization of their benefits
Utilize HRIS data and analytics to monitor program effectiveness, identify trends, and provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of progressive experience in benefits management, with a strong focus on strategic design, implementation, and administration within a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Deep expertise in U.S. health, welfare, and retirement plans, including self-funded plans, and a thorough understanding of relevant federal/state regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA)
Proven ability to conduct market benchmarking, cost analysis, and develop data-backed benefit recommendations that align with business objectives
Exceptional vendor management and negotiation skills with a track record of driving value
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively translate complex benefit information to diverse audiences, including executive leadership
Advanced proficiency in HRIS platforms for benefits administration and reporting (e.g., Workday, UKG, ADP). Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for complex data analysis
Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment
Preferred
CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) certification or other relevant professional certifications
Experience administering benefits for a multi-state or global organization
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Master's degree in a related field
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
401k
EAP
Wellness
Time off
Flexible work
Leave management
Company
CMI Media Group
CMI Media Group, a WPP company, is a full-service media agency focused solely on health, wellness, and pharmaceutical marketing.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Startbase
2025-09-19
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