Benefits Manager Remote, (with occasional onsite in Lehi, Utah) 3-month contract to hire Pay Rate: $55.00 - $60.00per hr.
This Benefits Program Manager role is a backfill with an opportunity to stabilize and elevate the benefits function. The ideal candidate is a hands-on benefits specialist who can hit the ground running, operate independently, and take full ownership of benefits operations and vendor relationships in a fast-paced, remote environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Administer a comprehensive suite of U.S. employee benefits programs, including:
Medical, dental, vision
401(k)
Life and ancillary benefits
Support and/or manage leave of absence programs (FMLA, disability, parental leave)
Own end-to-end benefits operations, including:
Census file management
Monthly invoicing, billing, and reconciliation (core responsibility)
Execute high-volume, recurring invoicing tasks with accuracy and consistency
Identify and implement process improvements, particularly in invoicing and administrative workflows
Vendor Management (Core Focus)
Manage relationships across multiple benefits vendors simultaneously
Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor communication and issue resolution
Conduct consistent follow-ups to resolve billing discrepancies and service issues
Ensure accuracy of vendor invoicing and contract alignment
Monitor and evaluate vendor performance and service delivery
Support vendor implementations or transitions when applicable (preferred, but not required)
Perform analytics and reporting, including:
Utilization tracking
Cost analysis and projections
Budget oversight
Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and leadership
Support and contribute to benefits-related projects and initiatives
Required Skills:
Multiple years of dedicated benefits experience (not HR generalist background)
Proven ownership of benefits programs and vendor management