Benefits Managers shape the programs that help organizations attract and retain talent. They oversee employee benefits strategy, manage health and retirement offerings, guide vendor relationships, and help ensure programs meet business needs and regulatory requirements. Explore vetted Benefits Manager opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Benefits Managers design, administer, and evaluate employee benefits programs. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include health and welfare plans, retirement savings, leave policies, wellness initiatives, and employee education. They partner with HR, finance, legal teams, brokers, and providers to balance employee needs, cost, and compliance.
Employers commonly seek experience in benefits administration, plan design, vendor and broker management, budgeting, and benefits compliance. Strong candidates combine analytical skills and attention to detail with clear communication, project leadership, and the ability to explain complex programs to employees and executives. Knowledge of relevant benefits regulations and HR systems can also be valuable.
Compensation varies by location, industry, company size, and scope of responsibility. Senior Benefits Manager positions may pay $100,000 or more, particularly when they include strategic ownership, large employee populations, or multi-location programs. Related career paths include Director of Benefits, Total Rewards Manager, and VP of Total Rewards.
Search Benefits Manager jobs on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by employer, location, and responsibilities to find a position aligned with your experience and career goals.
Manager, Benefits Service Delivery
$100K - $120K *
Drive operational excellence by leading a team focused on data analysis and reporting. Oversee the development of reporting tools, ensure data integrity, and identify process optimization opportunitie...
1 week ago
Employee Benefits Senior Account Manager
$80K - $95K *
Lead the management of complex employee benefit accounts, serving as the primary contact for clients. Provide expert guidance, oversee service delivery, and ensure compliance while fostering strong re...
6 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Transform employee benefits management while ensuring compliance, enhancing wellness initiatives, and fostering meaningful partnerships. Leverage data-driven insights to drive competitive offerings th...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Account Manager | Employee Benefits
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by providing exceptional service to complex clients. Build strong relationships, resolve intricate issues, and lead client renewals while collaborating with internal teams to ensur...
2 days ago
Senior Account Manager | Employee Benefits
$80K - $95K *
Empower client relationships by delivering exceptional service to complex accounts. Act as a dedicated resource, resolving issues, coordinating projects, and ensuring data integrity while fostering st...
2 days ago
Workforce Manager, Employer Services
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of workforce management by optimizing forecasting, staffing, and scheduling. Collaborate with leadership to enhance service levels and employee experience while navigating the seasona...
Today
Workforce Manager, Employer Services
$80K - $95K *
Transform workforce management by forecasting, staffing, and scheduling to enhance service levels and employee experience. Collaborate with leadership to ensure optimal resource allocation in a dynami...
Today
Workforce Manager, Employer Services
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing workforce management and enhancing service delivery. You'll forecast staffing needs, manage real-time operations, and drive insights to ensure excellence in...
Today
Workforce Manager, Employer Services
$80K - $95K *
Transform workforce management by forecasting, staffing, and optimizing operations in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with leadership to ensure service excellence and enhance employee experience wh...
Today
$125K - $150K *
Oversee actuarial consulting projects, manage client relationships, and mentor teams. Leverage 10+ years of experience in pension and retirement to provide strategic advice and ensure high-quality del...
1 week ago
$118K - $161K *
Elevate your career by managing complex liability claims, developing defense strategies, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure ethical and financial outcomes while mentoring others...
Today
$100K - $120K *
Shape the future of employee benefits administration by overseeing programs for U.S. and Canadian teams. Leverage your expertise in ADP Workforce Now to enhance the open enrollment process and ensure...
1 week ago
Manager, Leaves and Disability Programs
$100K - $150K *
Shape the future of employee well-being by leading leave and disability programs. Oversee compliance, enhance employee experience, and manage vendor partnerships while fostering a high-performing team...
2 days ago
$110K - $135K *
Join a team that's redefining client satisfaction and service delivery in Health & Welfare benefits. Drive innovative strategies, manage vendor relationships, and optimize complex programs for large...
6 days ago
$110K - $135K *
Champion innovative strategies to enhance client satisfaction and optimize complex Health & Welfare benefit programs while managing vendor relationships and delivering data-driven insights for large...
6 days ago
$110K - $135K *
Drive client satisfaction and optimize Health & Welfare benefit programs through innovative strategies, vendor management, and data analysis while ensuring compliance and effective communication with...
6 days ago
$83K - $100K *
Deliver exceptional benefits support by managing data, guiding employees, and ensuring compliance across multiple countries while enhancing wellness initiatives and improving processes...
2 weeks ago
$79K - $93K *
Join a dynamic team to support employee benefits administration, ensuring accurate data management and compliance across multiple countries while enhancing employee experience through effective commun...
2 weeks ago
$83K - $100K *
Unlock potential by managing employee benefits, ensuring accurate data, and guiding staff through enrollment and leave processes. Collaborate across teams to enhance wellness initiatives and support a...
2 weeks ago
$79K - $93K *
Empower employees by managing benefits data, guiding enrollments, and ensuring compliance across multiple countries. Lead initiatives for open enrollment and wellness programs while providing exceptio...
2 weeks ago
$79K - $93K *
Drive the management of employee benefits, ensuring accurate data, compliance, and support across multiple countries. Oversee the leave-of-absence process and enhance wellness initiatives while provid...
2 weeks ago
$83K - $100K *
Join a dynamic team to manage and enhance employee benefits, ensuring accurate data processing and compliance. Provide guidance on benefits and leave processes while supporting wellness initiatives an...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Accelerate progress at a leading organization by shaping and enhancing a comprehensive benefits program. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive strategic initiatives and improve employee experience...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Pioneer a transformative benefits strategy that enhances employee experience across North America. Lead a dynamic team, collaborate with senior leaders, and manage comprehensive health, retirement, an...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Champion a transformative benefits program, enhancing employee experience across North America. Lead strategic initiatives, manage vendor partnerships, and develop a high-performing team to align bene...
1 week ago
What does a Benefits Manager do?
A Benefits Manager develops and oversees employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, leave, and wellness offerings. The role often includes vendor management, budgeting, compliance, employee communication, and program evaluation.
What qualifications are needed for a Benefits Manager job?
Requirements vary, but employers often look for experience in human resources or benefits administration, knowledge of benefits plans and applicable regulations, and strengths in analysis, communication, project management, and vendor coordination. Some roles prefer a relevant degree or professional certification.
How much do Benefits Managers earn?
Pay depends on factors such as location, industry, experience, and the size and complexity of the benefits programs managed. Senior Benefits Manager roles may offer salaries of $100,000 or more; review individual listings for current compensation details.
Where can I find Benefits Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Browse its Benefits Manager listings to review roles, employers, locations, and posted compensation.
What jobs can a Benefits Manager advance to?
With experience, Benefits Managers may advance to Director of Benefits, Total Rewards Director, Head of Total Rewards, or other senior HR leadership positions.