Senior Manager Wellness & Leave Administration

Senior Manager, Benefits, Wellness & Leave Administration

Develop and lead strategic oversight of the firm’s benefits, wellness, and leave programs, ensuring alignment with organizational growth and regulatory compliance.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for design, implementation, administration and continuous improvement of all health, group benefits, wellness, retirement, leave and other perks/benefits programs.
• Oversee development and execution of comprehensive wellness and leave strategies, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws such as FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, ERISA.
• Lead and develop the U.S. benefits team, fostering a culture of operational excellence, collaboration and professional growth.
• Partner with HR, Talent and Finance to drive strategic improvements and integrate benefits and leave programs, including during M&A.
• Oversee administration of all U.S. benefits and leave programs: enrollment, claims, vendor management, compliance, policy development.
• Ensure accurate management of leave data, payments and balances; perform audits and analyze program usage.
• Maintain quality assurance, document procedures and implement efficient administrative processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, vendors and consultants.
• Lead benefits communication and education initiatives, ensuring employees and managers are informed.
• Provide support and guidance on benefit and leave matters, including complex issues.
• Prepare reports summarizing trends, high‑cost claims, forecasts for budgeting.
• Oversee management and communication of the 401(k) plan and Executive Physical program.
• Review, create and update Summary Plan Descriptions and policies to maintain compliance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or business emphasis.
• Minimum 7 years progressive benefits administration experience, including 3 years in a leadership role.
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefit Professional (CBP) preferred.
• Strong expertise in benefits program design and administration.
• Experience in a multi‑state regulatory environment and knowledge of ERISA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, NY‑HCRA.
• Strong knowledge of state leave laws.
• Experience leveraging technology for benefits administration;
  Workday HCM/Benefits/Absence preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience interacting with brokers and vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and provide guidance.
• Excellent communication, analytical and project‑management skills.
• Proven organizational and planning skills, able to manage complex projects, multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Comfortable with group presentations and negotiations.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong customer‑service acumen.
• Ability to work at both high‑level strategic planning and low‑level execution.

The compensation range for this position is $155,000 – $165,000 per year. Additional benefits include a competitive benefits package and bonus program based on performance.

Withum Smith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.