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HealthEdge · 1 day ago

Benefits Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$102K/yr - $142K/yr

8+ years exp

HealthEdge is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead strategic benefits initiatives that enhance employee well-being and align with organizational goals. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing benefits programs across North America, ensuring compliance and employee engagement.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs aligned with Total Rewards philosophy, organizational objectives, and country-specific requirements

Lead operational planning and execution of benefits programs across regions

Identify opportunities for improvement through plan design, process enhancements, and technology solutions to drive cost efficiency and effective employee experience

Independently drive project initiatives from conception through evaluation and implementation

Lead change management efforts for benefits transformations with effective stakeholder engagement, communication planning, training development, and adoptions strategies to ensure smooth transitions and high employee acceptance

Develop and deliver communication campaigns for open enrollment, policy updates, and ongoing education

Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements including but not limited to ACA, COBRA, ERISA, global privacy standards, and monitor emerging market practices

Oversee audits, reporting, and policy development to maintain compliance

Manage vendor relationships, including RFPs, contract negotiations, and performance reviews to optimize service quality, deliverable and efficiency

Provide financial oversight through forecasting and cost-control initiatives

Leverage data analytics, modeling, reporting, and benchmarking to monitor plan utilization, engagement, and program effectiveness, informing strategic decisions

Collaborate with the People Team and other teams to align benefits initiatives with broader organizational goals and drive accountability across projects

Navigate and resolve multi-layered problems involving competing priorities, regulatory constraints, and stakeholder needs, applying critical thinking and creative problem-solving approaches

Qualification

Benefits plan designCompliance managementData analyticsHRIS proficiencyChange managementProject managementVendor managementFinancial oversightMarket benchmarkingCost analysisCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

8+ years of progressive experience in benefits plan design, compliance, and administration in the U.S. with strong knowledge of North American benefits landscapes, preferably in a global environment

Expert knowledge of U.S. health, retirement, and leave programs; familiarity with North America benefits practices is a plus

Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex, enterprise-wide projects independently, with a proven track record of taking initiatives from concept to successful completion

Experience managing organizational change related to benefits programs, including designing change strategies and ensuring stakeholder buy-in

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze multifaceted issues, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions in ambiguous situations

Proficiency in HRIS platforms (Workday, UKG) and benefits administration tools (BenefitFocus, ADP)

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with experience in data reporting, benchmarking, and cost analysis

Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to influence key stakeholders without direct authority

Experience leading complex projects and cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced, evolving environment