Senior Benefits Manager

## Senior Benefits Manager Apply:
Hybrid:
Minneapolis, Minnesota:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 21, 2026 (30+ days left to apply):
R26 _4157
** About Our Company
** We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and River Source Insurance and Annuities.

Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.
** Job Description
** Help shape the employee experience through innovative and impactful benefits programs.
At Ameriprise Financial, we believe our people are our greatest asset. As a Senior Benefits Manager, you'll assist in designing, managing and enhancing U.S. health and welfare benefits that support the well-being of our employees and their families. You'll partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll and Communications while ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality benefits experience across the organization.
This is an opportunity for a collaborative and analytical benefits professional who enjoys balancing strategy, governance, vendor management and employee experience in a complex and evolving environment.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Responsible for governance and ongoing management of multiple health and well-being benefit programs, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations.
* Provide oversight of external vendors, consultants, administrators, and service providers to drive effective program delivery, strong service performance, and exceptional employee experience.
* Evaluate benefit program designs and recommend enhancements that align with business objectives, employee needs, market trends and financial considerations.
* Partner with internal stakeholders across HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal and Communications to implement program changes, resolve issues and support broader benefits initiatives.
* Analyze benefit plan performance, costs and utilization trends to develop insights and recommendations that inform business decisions.
* Support governance and risk management activities, including plan documentation, regulatory reporting, audits, and Sarbanes-Oxley related controls.
* Develop and execute communication strategies that market our benefit offerings and educate employees about available benefits, reinforcing the value of Ameriprise's total rewards offering.
* Lead the marketing and employee education efforts of our benefit offerings, including annual enrollment communications, benefit launches, and ongoing campaigns.
* Research emerging benefits trends and market practices to help ensure Ameriprise remains competitive in attracting and retaining top talent.
** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* 7+ years of experience in employee benefits, with significant expertise in health and wellness programs.
* Experience managing complex benefit plans within a corporate environment.
* Proven ability to build and manage relationships with consultants, vendors, administrators, and other external partners.
* Strong analytical and financial acumen, including experience evaluating program costs and developing data-driven recommendations.
* Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office…