Healthcare Benefits Manager

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Healthcare Benefits Manager to oversee all aspects of the company’s employee health and welfare benefits programs.

This role is responsible for selecting and managing benefit plans, working with brokers and carriers, handling benefits contracts, and serving as a key point of contact for employee benefits questions and issues. The ideal candidate brings strong benefits expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex plans with clarity and care.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all company health and welfare benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and ancillary benefits
• Evaluate current benefits offerings and recommend plan designs that balance cost, coverage, and employee needs
• Lead benefits renewals, plan selection, and negotiations with carriers and brokers
• Ensure benefits programs remain competitive and compliant
• Manage relationships with benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators
• Review, negotiate, and maintain healthcare benefits contracts
• Monitor service levels, performance, and billing accuracy
• Ensure timely renewals and accurate documentation
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and issues
• Assist employees with enrollment, qualifying life events, claims escalation, and coverage concerns
• Develop and deliver benefits communications, guides, and enrollment materials
• Lead open enrollment processes and employee education sessions
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations including ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and other applicable laws
• Oversee benefits administration, enrollment systems, and data accuracy
• Coordinate benefits reporting and audits as needed
• Partner with HR and payroll to ensure accurate deductions and records
• Analyze benefits utilization and costs
• Prepare reports on benefits performance, trends, and recommendations
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control rising healthcare costs

Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing healthcare and employee benefits programs
• Strong knowledge of health insurance plans and benefits compliance requirements
• Experience working with brokers, carriers, and benefits vendors
• Ability to explain complex benefits information clearly and compassionately
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Background in healthcare or multi-state organizations
• Experience managing benefits for a growing workforce
• Familiarity with benefits administration platforms and HR systems
• Professional certification such as CEBS, SHRM-CP, or PHR preferred

Location: Edison NJ
Salary: $130K