Benefits Manager

BENEFITS MANAGER
LOCATION: Denver, CO
TYPE: Fully On-Site
SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (occasional flexibility)
TYPE OF

CONTRACT:

Temporary (minimum 3 months, with potential for permanent employment
SALARY: $95,000 – $100,000 annually
INDUSTRY: Hospitality
DESCRIPTION:
ttg Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Manager of Benefits to oversee employee benefits administration for an organization in the hospitality industry. This position focuses primarily on benefits (80%), with some compensation responsibilities (20%).
The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, highly analytical, and experienced in managing open enrollment, working with benefits vendors, and ensuring data accuracy. Strong Excel skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach are essential.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage employee benefits programs, including open enrollment, new hire enrollment, and ongoing administration.
• Prepare and deliver benefits presentations to employees, explaining plan options and enrollment procedures.
• Review, reconcile, and validate benefits data received from vendors, ensuring accurate information across HRIS and benefits platforms.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers, brokers, and third‑party administrators to resolve discrepancies and enrollment issues.
• Analyze benefits data, prepare reports, and support compliance and benefits‑related audits.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Create PowerPoint presentations to communicate benefits information and findings.
• Support compensation analysis, salary benchmarking, and related reporting.
• Maintain accurate employee records and assist with benefits‑related inquiries.

• Proven hands‑on experience in employee benefits administration and open enrollment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong data analytics abilities, and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Experience reviewing and reconciling benefits vendor data.
• Familiarity with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration systems.
• Strong communication, presentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Experience with Paylocity, T. Rowe Price, or similar platforms preferred.
• Hospitality industry experience preferred.
• Spanish proficiency preferred.