Benefits Manager

Location: New York

Job Detail Experience Level Mid Level Degree Type Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Employment Full Time Working Type Hybrid Job Reference Salary Type Annually Industry Financial Services Selling Points Lead impactful benefits programs across US and Canada, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic initiatives and enhance employee satisfaction. Thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Job Description Benefits Manager Overview The Benefits Manager will oversee and administer comprehensive benefits programs across the US and Canada, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Collaborate with leadership to enhance benefits strategies, contributing to employee satisfaction and organizational effectiveness.

Manage vendor relationships and ensure accurate reconciliation of employee benefits enrollment data and payroll deductions.

Support open enrollment processes, including planning, system configuration, and post-enrollment audits.

Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements such as ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and Canadian provincial regulations.

Develop and produce analytical reports on benefits utilization and cost metrics for leadership review.

Ensure the integrity of benefits data within HRIS systems and across payroll and vendor platforms.

Provide exceptional support to employees, addressing inquiries and resolving escalations effectively.

Contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment, driving process improvements and operational efficiency.

Benefits Manager

Key Responsibilities & Duties Administer health, welfare, and retirement plans, serving as the primary contact for employee and vendor inquiries.

Reconcile employee benefit elections with payroll deductions and vendor-reported data to ensure accuracy.

Manage wellness and voluntary benefit programs, including funding reconciliations and compliance checks.

Validate vendor invoices against enrollment data and contracted rates, resolving discrepancies proactively.

Support annual open enrollment processes, including planning, system updates, and communication strategies.

Maintain benefits data integrity within HRIS systems and ensure synchronization across platforms.

Produce detailed reports on benefits utilization and cost metrics for leadership and financial analysis.

Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, supporting filings and reporting requirements.

Collaborate with external vendors to address escalations and optimize plan performance.

Benefits Manager

Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with 4–6 years of benefits administration experience.

Proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g., UKG) and benefits carrier management.

Strong knowledge of US benefits compliance;
Canadian benefits experience is advantageous.

Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities accurately.

Financial acumen to reconcile data sets and resolve discrepancies effectively.

Clear communication skills, capable of interfacing with employees and senior leadership.

Self-motivated and adaptable to a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Experience managing open enrollment processes from planning to execution.

Commitment to maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.