STERIS · 5 hours ago
Benefits Program Manager
Mentor, OH, US, 44060
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $136K/yr
8+ years expSTERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. The Benefits Program Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing employee benefit programs that align with organizational objectives and improve the employee experience.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
Responsibilities
Direct large‑scale benefits initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and seamless cross‑functional execution
Drive continuous improvement by assessing workflows, identifying gaps, and implementing optimized processes across HR, payroll, and vendor teams
Lead organizational readiness efforts, including stakeholder engagement, change management, and training strategies for benefit programs
Establish project governance frameworks, ensuring clear ownership, accountability, and communication throughout the project lifecycle
Monitor project risks and dependencies, proactively developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes
Serve as the strategic owner of benefits technology, guiding system architecture, integration design, and long‑term platform roadmap
Partner with HRIS and IT leadership to ensure data integrity, system scalability, and alignment with enterprise technology standards
Lead end‑to‑end implementation of new benefit programs and platforms, from scoping and vendor evaluation through deployment and stabilization
Oversee vendor performance, service delivery, and SLAs, ensuring high‑quality support and continuous improvement
Shape data governance practices for benefits information, establishing standards, controls, and documentation to support accuracy and compliance
Provide strategic oversight of regulatory compliance for all benefit programs, ensuring adherence to ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, IRS, COBRA, and state/local requirements
Lead compliance governance activities, including audits, plan reviews, and regulatory updates, ensuring timely and accurate execution
Partner with legal and executive leadership to interpret legislative changes and guide organizational decision‑making
Maintain a strong governance framework through policy development, plan documentation, and oversight of fiduciary responsibilities
Conduct research and benchmarking to inform benefit strategy, competitiveness, and regulatory preparedness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 8 years (10 preferred) of benefits or human resources experience
Expertise in health & welfare, retirement, and leave programs
Proficiency with HRIS and benefits systems
Large scale, multi-state implementations
Payroll process knowledge
Deep regulatory knowledge
Preferred
CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) or CBP (Certified Benefits Professional) certification desirable
Some global benefits knowledge/experience a plus
Benefits
Market Competitive Pay
Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
Long/Short Term disability coverage
401(k) with company match
Maternity & Paternal Leave
Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career
Company
STERIS
STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services, focused primarily on healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device Customers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.28M2010-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $0.28M
1998-12-01IPO
Leadership Team
Daniel Carestio
President and CEO, STERIS
Walter Rosebrough
CEO Emeritus & Senior Advisor
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