USA | Remote | Full-time

We are conducting a search for a leading organization seeking a highly skilled Compensation & Benefits Manager. This is a strategic role with both hands-on and leadership responsibilities, overseeing the design, administration, and compliance of employee benefit programs while managing two direct reports.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring programs are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational goals, while serving as a trusted partner to both employees and leadership.

Key responsibilities and objectives

Benefits Administration:

• Oversee day-to-day management of health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement, and wellness programs.

Claims & Reconciliation:

• Lead reconciliation of self-funded/self-insured medical claims, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Vendor & System Management:

• Act as primary liaison with carriers, TPAs, and technology providers.
• Manage benefits administration through UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) systems.

Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure programs comply with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and all relevant federal, state, and local regulations.

Strategy & Cost Management:

• Evaluate plan design, manage renewals, and analyze utilization data.
• Implement cost-control strategies while enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction.

Employee Support:

• Serve as a trusted resource to employees for benefits questions, enrollment, and claims resolution.

Leadership:

• Manage, mentor, and develop two direct reports, driving performance and career growth.

Reporting & Analytics:

• Deliver regular reports on plan performance, cost drivers, and utilization to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s or CEBS/PHR/SHRM preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits management.
• Hands-on expertise with UKG HRIS/benefits modules (required).
• Strong knowledge of self-funded/self-insured plans and claims reconciliation.
• Prior leadership/people management experience strongly preferred.

Competencies

• Deep understanding of benefits compliance and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• High degree of professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive information.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary up to $150,000 + benefits.
• Discretionary bonus up to 15%.
• Remote working flexibility (US-based candidates only).
• Opportunity to lead a growing team and shape benefits strategy in a well-established organization.