Experience leading or supporting annual benefits renewals
Experience managing broker and vendor relationships
Experience with self-funded health plans
Strong analytical and project management skills
Knowledge of health and welfare benefits regulations
Responsibilities
Lead annual benefits renewal planning and strategy development
Partner with brokers and vendors to execute benefits strategies
Develop recommendations for plan design and cost-containment
Support benefits reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning
Oversee wellness and employee well-being programs
Lead Open Enrollment strategy and employee communications
Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and COBRA regulations
Benefits
Opportunity to lead and shape benefits programs
Collaborative environment with HR, Finance, and vendors
Focus on employee experience and wellness initiatives
Leadership role with mentoring opportunities
Hybrid work model available
Full Job Description
The Benefits Manager is responsible for leading MCA's benefits programs, benefits operations, broker and vendor partnerships, annual renewals, and cost-management initiatives. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, brokers, and benefit providers to ensure MCA's programs remain competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with employee and business needs.
The Benefits Manager will oversee a Benefits Specialist and provide leadership, guidance, and development to support the successful administration of MCA's benefit programs. The ideal candidate brings experience in benefits renewals, vendor management, claims and utilization analysis, employee communications, and benefits strategy. This individual will serve as a key advisor within the Total Rewards team, helping drive improvements in employee experience, healthcare navigation, wellness programs, and long-term benefits planning while leveraging data and market trends to make informed recommendations.
What You Will Be Doing:
Lead annual benefits renewal planning, strategy development, and implementation.
Partner with brokers, carriers, consultants, and benefit vendors to develop and execute benefits strategies, leveraging claims, utilization, and cost analytics to identify trends, manage risk, and drive program effectiveness.
Develop recommendations related to plan design, employee contributions, and cost-containment initiatives.
Support benefits reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
Partner with retirement plan advisors, recordkeepers, and vendors to support MCA's 401(k) strategy, governance, and employee education initiatives.
Oversee wellness, advocacy, healthcare navigation, and employee well-being programs.
Lead Open Enrollment strategy, employee communications, and benefits education initiatives.
Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other applicable regulations.
Supervise, coach, and develop the Benefits Specialist while ensuring the effective administration of day-to-day benefits operations.
Support benefits-related projects, system enhancements, and acquisition integration activities as needed.
What You Will Bring To The Team:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
4+ years of progressive benefits experience.
Experience leading or supporting annual benefits renewals.
Experience managing broker and vendor relationships.
Experience with self-funded health plans.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects, influence decision-making, and develop recommendations using data and analytics.
Strong analytical, project management, communication, and leadership skills.
Knowledge of health and welfare benefits and applicable regulations.
Experience leading, mentoring, or developing team members preferred.
Exposure to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including benefits due diligence and employee integration activities, is a plus but not required.
No sponsorship is available for this position.
NOTE: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
