Sr. Manager, Benefits

Job Title: Senior Benefits Manager

Location (city, state): Deerfield, IL (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite, never in office on Fridays)

Industry: Facilities Services

Pay: $120,000 – $135,000 base salary + up to 10% annual bonus

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a fast-growing organization in the facilities services sector. Our client is rapidly expanding through frequent acquisitions and is seeking a hands-on benefits leader to oversee strategic planning, execution, and administration of all employee benefits programs. This is a high-impact role with visibility across senior HR and executive leadership.

Job Description:

The Senior Benefits Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive benefits offerings that support a diverse employee population. This role will lead benefits strategy, manage compliance, and provide day-to-day oversight of health & welfare, retirement, and wellness programs. You’ll also play a key role in harmonizing benefits during acquisitions and guiding the organization through ongoing growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage health, retirement, wellness, and leave programs to ensure competitiveness and compliance
• Lead benefits integration efforts during mergers and acquisitions
• Provide mentorship and direction to a Benefits Coordinator
• Monitor plan performance using data and recommend improvements
• Oversee all benefits-related compliance, filings, and audits (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA)
• Act as escalation point for employee inquiries and resolve complex benefit issues
• Draft and manage employee benefits communications and training
• Collaborate with brokers, vendors, and internal stakeholders on plan design and service delivery
• Leverage Excel and HR tools to support reporting, benchmarking, and analytics

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of corporate benefits experience, including health & welfare, retirement, and compliance
• 3+ years in a managerial or leadership capacity
• Experience managing benefits within M&A environments
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and proficient in PowerPoint
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with limited oversight
• Excellent communication skills and experience engaging with executive leadership
• Must have internal, corporate experience

Perks:

• Hybrid schedule (no in-office Fridays)
• Competitive base salary + bonus
• High visibility with executive leadership
• Exposure to high-volume M&A integrations
• Work-life balance and flexible leadership once trust is built
• Opportunity to build and evolve benefits programs in a growing company
• Dental, Vision, Medical, 401(k)

Why choose Addison Group?

Pay: We negotiate high salaries using US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses

Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Administrative job openings lead to potential permanent employment

Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations

Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home

Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.