Sr Manager

Make More Than a Living - Make a Rewarding Life

At Worthington Steel, our people are at the center of everything we do. We believe in creating fulfilling work and opportunities to grow - not just for our business, but for our people.

We're looking for a Senior Manager, Benefits to lead our Benefits and People Center teams. This position plays a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and communicating programs that enhance the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of our employees.

As the Senior Manager, Benefits, you'll be responsible for the strategy, operations, and continuous improvement of Worthington Steel's Benefits and People Center functions. You'll manage a dedicated team, oversee vendor relationships, maintain compliance with regulations, and partner across HR and business functions to ensure our programs reflect our people-first philosophy.

• Lead and develop the Benefits and People Center teams, ensuring exceptional service and continuous improvement
• Oversee design, management, and communication of all benefits programs, including health and welfare, wellness, leave/disability, relocation, life insurance, and retirement plans. Use data insights to identify trends, forecast needs, and enhance service delivery
• Provide strategic direction for the annual Open Enrollment process, including evaluating and selecting benefit vendors, leading change management and implementation of new plans or systems
• Partner with HR and Total Rewards leadership to align benefit programs with company goals and total-rewards strategy
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets while identifying cost-savings and process efficiencies
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other federal/state regulations; lead audits and filings as needed
• Drive engaging employee communications that make complex benefit information easy to understand
• Champion a people-first approach, ensuring every program supports Worthington Steel's culture

• Proven people leader with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Expertise in benefits program design, administration, and compliance (ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, FMLA)
• Skilled in vendor management, budgeting, and interpreting benefits financial data
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, or related field of study (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years leading HR, Benefits, HR Shared Services, or Total Rewards team; 4+ years of general benefits experience
• Retirement and M&A experience preferred
• CEBS or CBP certification preferred

• People-first culture that values inclusion, safety, and development
• Opportunities to make an impact in a growing, industry-leading company
• A Total Rewards philosophy focused on your well-being - at work and beyond
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and the stability of a company with a proud 70-year legacy