Benefits Manager

Accountabilities:: Lead the administration and ongoing management of employee benefits programs, ensuring effective execution and alignment with organizational needs. Own the full lifecycle of annual open enrollment, including strategy development, vendor coordination, implementation, employee communications, and post-enrollment audits. Coordinate with benefits providers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of benefits programs. Support the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of medical and other employee benefit plans. Apply hands-on expertise in medical plan structures, including self-funded, fully insured, and level-funded arrangements. Monitor benefits operations, identify opportunities for process improvement, and help ensure a high-quality employee experience. Manage benefits-related communications and provide clear guidance to employees and stakeholders throughout the benefits lifecycle. Requirements Demonstrated experience managing employee benefits programs in a corporate HR environment. Direct, hands-on experience leading a transition from a level-funded or fully insured medical plan to a self-funded plan. Proven experience owning the complete open enrollment process, from strategy and vendor coordination through employee communications and post-enrollment auditing. Strong understanding of benefits administration, medical plan structures, vendor management, and benefits operations. Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain benefits information clearly to employees and internal stakeholders. Analytical and detail-oriented approach, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote environment. Benefits Salary: $115,000–$130,000. Work arrangement: Fully remote. Employment: Full-time position. Opportunity to take ownership of a broad benefits function and contribute to benefits strategy and employee experience.