Benefits Manager

EK Machine
  • Fall River, Massachusetts
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Benefits Manager
    Location: Fall River, WI 

    Position Overview

    We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Benefits Manager to lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of our employee benefits programs. This role ensures our offerings are competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals while delivering an outstanding employee experience.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead design and administration of benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement)
    • Analyze plan performance and recommend enhancements
    • Negotiate with vendors and manage relationships
    • Ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and FMLA
    • Oversee enrollments, changes, and claims support
    • Manage HRIS benefits data and reporting
    • Develop and monitor benefits budgets
    • Lead employee communications including open enrollment
    • Partner with leadership on wellness and return-to-work programs

    Qualifications

    • Strong knowledge of benefits administration and compliance
    • Analytical and strategic thinking skills
    • Leadership and project management experience
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Experience negotiating vendor contracts
    • Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office

    Education & Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree preferred in HR or related field
    • 3–7 years of benefits experience including self-funded plans
    • SHRM or CEBS certification preferred

    Compensation

    Salary based on experience

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFall River, Massachusetts
    Websitehttps://www.ekmachine.com
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    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Contract Negotiationunmatched
    • Data Managementunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974)unmatched
    • Employee Benefitsunmatched
    • FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993)unmatched
    • HRIS/HRMSunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)unmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

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