Benefits Manager Part-Time

Benefits Manager (1099 Contract, Part-Time)

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Cerebral and Resilience Lab have joined forces to build a new standard in mental health care—one that emphasizes better outcomes through stronger clinical decision‑making, rigorous training, and professional excellence. By combining Resilience Lab's Methodology & clinically‑led training Institute with Cerebral's extensive reach, clinical network, and care capabilities, we are creating a national model for high‑quality, integrated, and accessible behavioral health care.

We believe quality mental health care starts with curiosity, professionalism, and mastery of clinical decision‑making. Joining our team means committing to show up on your best foot every day where you'll be equipped with structured training, supportive supervision, and a methodology designed to guide you in making sound clinical decisions.

Cerebral is seeking a dynamic and experienced 1099 contract Benefits Manager to join our People Team part‑time, in a fully‑remote environment. This independent contractor role will oversee the end‑to‑end execution and continuous improvement of employee benefits and leave of absence programs. Success in this role requires a proactive self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, collaborates cross‑functionally with ease, and brings a solution‑focused, can‑do attitude.

You'll play a key part in shaping the employee experience while ensuring operational excellence and compliance.

This is a 1099 independent contractor position working a minimum of 20 hours per week at a rate of $40 − $45 per hour.

• 3+ years of experience in benefits administration and LOA programs, with 401(k) experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage day‑to‑day operations, including vendor relationships, compliance, and employee engagement.
• Deep knowledge of benefits and leave‑related compliance (ACA, FMLA, ADA, NDT, 401(k) audits, and Form 5500).
• Experience in account reconciliations between vendor statements and payroll systems to ensure accuracy of employee withdrawals and vendor payments; collaboration with Accounting team to ensure appropriate GL balances.
• Strong analytical and project management skills; capable of prioritizing and delivering across multiple initiatives.
• Clear, confident communicator able to explain complex benefit topics to diverse audiences.
• Data‑driven decision‑maker with strong problem‑solving abilities.

• Experience driving process improvements in LOA programs.
• Skilled in managing benefits for variable‑hour and piecework employees.
• Proficient in HRIS platforms (UKG/Ulti Pro preferred) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Professional certifications (CEBS, SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, or similar).

• Oversee the implementation of health, wellness, and retirement benefit programs.
• Drive annual renewals and vendor RFPs, analyzing proposed changes for cost and business impact.
• Conduct audits, surveys, and analysis on demographics, utilization, and program effectiveness to inform decisions.

• Oversee day‑to‑day administration of benefits programs, including enrollment, vendor management, employee inquiries and regulatory compliance.
• Manage LOA programs (FMLA, statutory leave), coordinating with payroll for accurate tracking and pay continuity.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including ACA, COBRA, ERISA, and HIPAA.

• Partner with HR, payroll, finance, and external vendors to deliver seamless benefits and LOA operations.
• Lead retirement plan administration and coordinate 401(k) audits and NDT testing.

• Develop and deliver benefits education strategies for new hires, open enrollment, and year‑round engagement.
• Create clear, accessible employee communications that empower informed decision‑making.

• Identify key metrics and outcomes to measure program success; report insights to senior leadership.

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