Benefits Manager

About the role

Elevate is looking for a skilled Benefits Manager proficient in English to oversee and optimize employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, wellness, and other offerings. The role combines hands-on administration with strategic leadership, ensuring a seamless employee experience and guiding a small team of benefits professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the benefits team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Oversee administration of employee benefits programs, including open enrollment, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain accurate benefits data in HRIS and payroll systems, streamlining processes and workflows.
• Conduct benchmarking, cost analysis, and utilization studies, providing actionable insights to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. benefits regulations, including ERISA, ACA, and COBRA, and recommend process improvements.
• Serve as the primary contact for benefit vendors and internal stakeholders, managing escalations effectively.
• Develop and implement communication strategies and educational sessions to enhance employee understanding and engagement.
• Partner with HR leadership on benefits strategy, program enhancements, and process optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced certification preferred, such as CEBS.
• 4–7 years’ experience in benefits administration, including at least 1–2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in HRIS, benefits platforms, and Excel; familiarity with reporting and analytics tools.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience leading teams and influencing stakeholders in a professional environment.

Datos clave

• The role oversees health, retirement, wellness, and other employee benefits programs.
• A bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related field is required.
• The role requires 4–7 years’ experience in benefits administration.