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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
Benefits Manager – Total Rewards & Employee Benefits
Location: Chillicothe, OH
Job Type: Full Time
Lead Benefits That Make a Difference
We are seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to lead the administration, strategy, and continuous improvement of health and welfare benefits, retirement programs, leave management, and employee well-being initiatives.
Reporting to the Director of Total Rewards, this role serves as a key subject matter expert and strategic partner to HR leadership and organizational leaders. You’ll help deliver competitive, compliant, and employee-centered programs that strengthen engagement, support retention, and enhance the overall employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day administration of health and welfare programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement savings, and voluntary benefits.
- Partner with Total Rewards and HRIS leadership to develop and execute benefits strategy and annual priorities.
- Lead annual open enrollment planning, implementation, communications, and employee education.
- Analyze market trends, utilization, costs, and employee feedback to identify opportunities for program improvements.
- Oversee benefits systems, processes, vendors, and service delivery.
- Manage retirement programs, including 403(b), 457(b), 457(f), and other defined contribution plans.
- Support retirement plan governance, audits, fiduciary responsibilities, compliance, and Form 5500 filings.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, military leave, disability, and other leave programs.
- Partner with internal teams and third-party administrators to ensure effective leave and disability case management.
- Lead employee well-being initiatives and evaluate participation, outcomes, and opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and other applicable regulations.
- Coordinate required filings, notices, plan documentation, and compliance activities.
- Monitor vendor performance and support contract negotiations, renewals, and cost optimization.
- Develop benefits communications, educational resources, and financial wellness programs.
- Provide guidance to leaders, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and employees on benefits and leave programs.
- Lead projects and collaborate across the organization to advance Total Rewards initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of progressive experience in benefits administration, Total Rewards, or Human Resources, including benefits strategy, planning, and operations.
- Demonstrated leadership and project management experience.
- Strong knowledge of health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, leave administration, and applicable regulations.
- Advanced knowledge of benefits compliance reporting, including Form 5500 and ACA reporting.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
- Strong vendor management, negotiation, and contract management skills.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
- Required de-escalation training within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Healthcare HR/benefits experience.
- CEBS, CBP, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
- Experience with benefits analytics and data visualization.
- Knowledge of healthcare cost-containment and population health strategies.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy and directly influence the employee experience. If you’re a strategic benefits professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent collaboration and communication skills, we invite you to bring your experience to a team committed to supporting its people.
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