Benefits Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions regarding benefits, eligibility, enrollment, and coverage
• Coordinate benefits onboarding and enrollment for new employees
• Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, parental leave, and disability leave
• Support COBRA administration and ensure benefits processes meet applicable requirements
• Lead or coordinate the annual Open Enrollment process
• Maintain benefits documentation, employee communications, and required reporting
• Partner with benefits vendors and internal teams to resolve issues and support program administration
• Assist with benefits budgeting, cost tracking, and analysis
• Support wellness and employee well-being programs as needed

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR experience with a strong focus on benefits administration
• Hands-on experience managing employee benefits and leave programs
• Knowledge of FMLA, parental leave, disability leave, and COBRA
• Experience managing or supporting Open Enrollment
• Familiarity with benefits compliance, documentation, and reporting requirements
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Professional/legal services or similar corporate environment experience (preferred)
• Experience with benefits analysis, budgeting, benchmarking, or wellness programs (preferred)