Sr. Benefits Manager

Sr. Benefits Manager

McLean, VA

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What Impact You'll Have:

GRVTY is seeking a strategic, hands-on Senior Benefits Manager , to lead the design, execution, and continuous evolution of our employee benefits programs. This role is ideal for an experienced benefits leader who enjoys building strategy while remaining closely connected to execution.

As a rapidly growing government technology company expanding through acquisition, GRVTY needs a leader who understands how to integrate multiple organizations into a unified employee experience. The Senior Benefits Manager will develop long-term benefits strategy while personally leading benefit implementations, acquisitions, vendor relationships, compliance activities, employee communications, and day-to-day administration.

This is not a role for someone who simply oversees the work. We are looking for a leader who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, solving problems, improving processes, and executing alongside the team.

What You'll be Owning:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute GRVTY's multi-year benefits strategy supporting continued rapid growth and acquisitions.
• Evaluate market trends to ensure GRVTY remains competitive in attracting and retaining top talent.
• Design scalable benefit programs that balance employee experience, affordability, and business objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership to align benefits strategy with organizational growth and workforce planning.
• Lead annual benefits planning, renewal strategy, and Open Enrollment.

Acquisition Integration

• Lead all benefit integration activities for newly acquired companies.
• Conduct benefits due diligence during acquisitions.
• Evaluate legacy benefit programs and develop transition strategies.
• Build integration timelines and execute seamless benefit migrations.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and acquisition teams to ensure successful employee transitions.

Benefits Operations: Personally oversee the day-to-day administration of all employee benefit programs including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Prescription Drug
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance, Disability, Leave of Absence programs, COBRA and Wellness initiatives
• Resolve complex employee benefit issues.
• Ensure accurate system configuration within ADP and benefit platforms.
• Manage eligibility, life events, enrollments, and vendor file integrity.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation.

Vendor Management

• Serve as primary relationship manager for brokers, consultants, insurance carriers, retirement providers, and third-party administrators.
• Lead vendor performance reviews and contract negotiations.
• Monitor service levels and identify opportunities for improved employee experience and cost savings.

Compliance & Governance: Ensure compliance with:

• ERISA
• ACA
• COBRA
• HIPAA
• Section 125
• IRS regulations
• Department of Labor requirements
• State leave laws
• Coordinate annual audits and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with Legal on benefit compliance matters.

Financial Stewardship

• Develop annual benefits budgets.
• Monitor claims experience and cost trends.
• Analyze utilization data and recommend improvements.
• Support annual financial planning and forecasting.

Employee Experience

• Build simple, engaging employee communications.
• Lead Open Enrollment communications and education.
• Develop executive-level reporting and workforce insights.
• Ensure employees understand and maximize the value of GRVTY's benefit offerings

What You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive benefits leadership experience.
• Experience leading benefits during mergers, acquisitions, or organizational integrations.
• Experience managing and leading a team.
• Strong understanding of self-funded and fully insured medical plans.
• Deep knowledge of retirement programs including 401(k) administration.
• Experience managing brokers, consultants, and insurance carriers.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Experience administering benefits within an HRIS platform (ADP preferred).
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.

What Would be Nice to Have:

• CEBS, CBP, SHRM, SPHR, or similar certification.
• Government contracting or defense industry experience.
• Experience supporting multi-state workforces.
• Experience scaling benefit programs during periods of rapid organizational growth.

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