Benefits Manager

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A leading global professional services firm is seeking a Benefits Manager to own and elevate its U.S. benefits function. This is a newly created, high-impact role offering the opportunity to build, streamline, and enhance benefits programs across a growing organization. This is an individual contributor role working a hybrid schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full lifecycle of U.S. benefits programs, including strategy, execution, and ongoing optimization
• Lead end-to-end open enrollment, including planning, communications, system coordination, and execution
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all benefits-related matters across the U.S. population
• Manage relationships with brokers, carriers, and external vendors, ensuring strong performance and accountability
• Partner closely with Payroll, Finance, and HR to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency
• Design and deliver effective employee communications and education to increase awareness and engagement
• Support benefits-related processes including leave administration (e.g., FMLA)
• Develop and execute a forward-looking benefits roadmap aligned with organizational growth

What We’re Looking For

• 5-7+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration or total rewards within professional services
• Strong background in managing end-to-end benefits programs, ideally in a stand-alone or highly autonomous role
• Experience overseeing programs for a mid-sized employee population (approximately 500-1,000 employees)
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendors and broker relationships, including involvement in renewals
• Bachelor’s degree required

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