Senior Benefits & Rewards Manager

Total Rewards Manager

Hybrid | Burr Ridge, IL | $100,000–$120,000 + Excellent Benefits

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Total Rewards Manager to oversee the benefits and retirement programs for a rapidly expanding healthcare organization. This role requires a seasoned professional who can take charge of the benefits function, acting as the resident expert on employee benefits, leave administration, retirement plans, and compliance.

This position goes beyond typical HR generalist responsibilities. We are seeking an individual who has successfully managed complex benefits programs and can effectively collaborate with company leadership, employees, brokers, and vendors while ensuring compliance across a multi-state workforce.

• Manage all aspects of employee benefits programs, such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, and voluntary benefits.
• Lead the planning and execution of the annual Open Enrollment process, including negotiations, communications, enrollment, and implementation.
• Collaborate with brokers and leadership on benefit plan design, evaluating offerings, proposing enhancements, and delivering competitive, cost-effective programs.
• Oversee the company’s 401(k) plan, handling communications, enrollment, compliance, and ongoing administration.
• Coordinate Form 5500 filings, support 401(k) audits, and ensure compliance with retirement plan regulations.
• Lead strategic initiatives for retirement plans, such as recordkeeper transitions and vendor conversions.
• Administer all Leave of Absence programs, including FMLA, disability, military leave, and paid family leave.
• Manage the ADA reasonable accommodation process, evaluating requests and implementing workplace solutions.
• Create employee communications and educational materials on benefits and retirement programs.
• Support employee recognition and reward initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with benefits brokers, plan providers, insurance carriers, and administrators.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, FMLA, ADA, and other relevant regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience in Benefits, Total Rewards, or Human Resources, with a focus on employee benefits.
• Proven experience leading Open Enrollment.
• Strong background in administering 401(k) plans, Form 5500 filings, 401(k) audits, and retirement plan compliance.
• Experience in benefit plan design, renewals, and broker/vendor management.
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA accommodations, disability administration, and multi-state leave laws.
• Experience with self-funded or fully insured health plans.
• HRIS proficiency, strong analytical skills, and the ability to handle sensitive employee matters.

We are seeking a candidate who has owned the benefits function, demonstrating leadership in Open Enrollment, retirement plan management, Form 5500 filings, 401(k) audits, plan design, and leave and accommodation programs.

• Competitive salary of $100,000–$120,000
• Hybrid work setup in Burr Ridge, IL
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Join a dynamic healthcare organization where you can take ownership, collaborate with leadership, and have a positive impact on employees.

If you are an experienced Benefits or Total Rewards professional who enjoys strategic involvement and solving complex benefit challenges, we would love to discuss this opportunity with you further.