Sr. Benefits Manager

Senior Benefits Manager

Position Summary:

The Senior Benefits Manager is responsible for the administration and day-to-day management of all non-compensation employee benefit programs. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources and managing one Benefits Coordinator, the role owns benefits operations, vendor and broker relationships, employee education and open enrollment, and benefits-related compliance and audit activities. This is an execution- and administration-focused position: the Senior Benefits Manager implements and manages established benefit plans rather than designing plans or setting benefits strategy, which remain the responsibility of HR leadership.  

When you say YES to something bigger:
Choose your day one benefits which include a no cost health insurance option

TireHub funded Health Savings Account Additional benefit options including Tire Hub paid short/long term disability and life insurance benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave programs

Build your financial future with 401k including Tire Hub match

Access to tire discounts, perks, and so much more!

Enjoy access to the Tire Hub headquarters location in Ravinia Plaza including free parking, free gym, convenient restaurants, outdoor spaces, special events and more.

The individual must exhibit the following core Tire Hub Commitments:
Approachable
- If a company could smile, we would. Instead we rely on our people to show it. We care about each other and our customers because we know business only gets done right when people respect each other and value relationships.

Adventurous
- What Tire Hub is set up to do is intentionally outrageous. So, we readily embrace challenges with the courage to introduce new ideas and the ambition to build something unique.

Relentless
- We tackle our work with energy. We deliver on our commitments with enthusiasm. And we don't give up until we get to the end. Speedy
- Speed is the currency in the tire industry. When we commit to a job, we get the job done – and we do it fast. Role Specifics:

Benefits Administration & Operations Administer all non-compensation employee benefit programs — including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement/401(k), leave, wellness, and voluntary benefits — ensuring accurate enrollment, eligibility, deductions, and record-keeping.

Serve as the primary escalation point for complex employee benefits inquiries, claims issues, and coverage or eligibility questions.

Partner with payroll and HRIS to ensure benefits data, deductions, and carrier feeds are accurate and reconciled.

Vendor Management Manage relationships with benefits carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators, monitoring service levels and performance against contractual and service-level standards.

Coordinate vendor renewals and implementations, resolve escalated service issues, and validate invoices and administrative fees for accuracy.

Benefits Training & Informational Sessions Develop and deliver benefits training and informational sessions for employees and managers on plan options, eligibility, enrollment procedures, and how to use their benefits.

Create and maintain clear benefits communications, guides, and reference materials.

Open Enrollment Plan and lead annual open enrollment, including timelines, system configuration and testing, communications, and employee support.

Coordinate cross-functionally with HR, payroll, and vendors to ensure enrollment elections are accurately captured and processed.

Compliance & Audit Ensure benefit programs comply with applicable federal and state regulations, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and IRS/DOL requirements.

Manage required benefits filings and reporting (e.g., Form 5500, ACA reporting, non-discrimination testing) and…