Manager, HR​/Recruitment

Position: Manager | Benefits
Find your purpose as the Benefits Manager  Benefits Manager leads the administration and continuous improvement of employee benefits, well-being programs, and absence processes while supporting the overall benefit strategy for a large, complex healthcare workforce. The Benefits Manager partners closely with HR, Payroll, HRIS, Finance, Legal, Labor Relations, and external vendors to deliver a seamless and supportive employee experience. The Benefits Manager plays a key role in shaping long-term benefits strategy, evaluating plan performance, and recommending enhancements that strengthen recruitment, retention, and employee engagement.

Schedule:

* Full-time 80 hours every 2 weeks

* Monday-Friday Days

* Majority remote with occasional need for onsite meetings or trainings.

Pay and Benefits:

* Starting pay begins at $ per year and increases with experience

* Salary range: $ - $ per year

* Salary range is based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate

* We offer a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, flexible spending accounts, PTO, 401(k) retirement plan & match, LTD and STD, tuition reimbursement, discounts at local and national businesses and so much more!

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).

* 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, leave management, or related HR specialty; experience in healthcare strongly preferred.

* 2+ years of people management experience with a demonstrated ability to influence, mentor, and guide teams.

* Experience with UKG and Oracle preferred.

* Experience working with unionized work forces preferred.

* Strong knowledge of federal and state benefits and leave regulations, including ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, and COBRA.

* Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and benefit platforms at scale.

* Proven ability to build partnerships, influence decisions, and communicate complex topics clearly.

* Expert level proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Work, PowerPoint, etc.).

* Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Core Functions:

Benefits Administration and Strategy

* Serve as subject matter expert and provide daily oversight for employee benefit programs, including health, dental, life, disability, and supplemental benefit programs.

* Lead annual open enrollment, including planning, communications, issue resolution, and post-enrollment audits.

* Serve as the primary liaison with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators; monitor service levels and escalate issues as needed.

* Analyze plan performance, utilization, and cost trends; recommend plan design changes or vendor adjustments to support cost-effectiveness and employee satisfaction.

* Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, etc.).

* Maintain accurate benefit records and collaborate with payroll, HRIS, and IS&T to ensure proper deductions and data integrity.

* Support wellness initiatives tailored to the unique needs of healthcare workers, including programs supporting physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

* Evaluate participation and outcomes; adjust strategies to improve engagement and impact. Use data to assess program performance, utilization, employee needs, and benchmark against market trends and peer companies.

* Partner with Labor Relations to ensure benefit and absence administration aligns with collective bargaining agreements.

* Support contract interpretation related to benefits and leaves; participate in discussions that support negotiations as needed.

* Lead complex projects within the benefits space including the research, development, implementation, and communication of advanced benefits and leaves strategies.

Absence Management

* Oversee all leave and company absence programs, including FMLA, state-specific leaves, and internal leave and time-off policies while partnering with our leave TPA.

* Ensure consistent, compliant administration of leaves across a 24/7 healthcare environment.

* Provide guidance to employees, managers, and HR partners on leave processes, timelines, and documentation.

* Coordinate with payroll and HRIS teams to ensure accurate tracking and pay processing during leaves.

* Other managerial duties as assigned.