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.
$95K - $120K *
Elevate your career by supervising a dynamic billing team, ensuring efficient operations and compliance within a fast-paced legal environment while maintaining hands-on billing responsibilities...
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Shape the future of billing operations by leading a dedicated team, ensuring efficient processes and high-quality service delivery in a dynamic legal environment. Collaborate closely with stakeholders...
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Join our dynamic Finance/Accounting team as a Billing Supervisor, overseeing a team of Billing Coordinators. You'll ensure efficient billing practices while providing support and guidance, all within...
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Champion the billing process by supervising a dedicated team, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service delivery in a dynamic legal environment. Engage in hands-on billing tasks while fos...
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$88K - $105K *
Engage as a Compliance Manager, leading regulatory initiatives and advising senior leadership. Oversee compliance strategies, mentor staff, and liaise with regulatory agencies to ensure adherence to l...
2 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Unlock potential by leading compliance initiatives and advising leadership on regulatory strategies. This role ensures adherence to laws, mentors staff, and collaborates with stakeholders to mitigate...
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Retirement Plans and Benefits Lead
$79K - $113K *
Join our team to drive the design, implementation, and management of employee benefits programs, enhancing employee well-being while ensuring compliance and improving processes for optimal efficiency...
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Drive the operational core of People functions, leading a team in Total Rewards, performance management, and employee relations. Be the subject-matter expert while managing day-to-day people services...
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Lead the charge in People Operations, overseeing Total Rewards, performance management, and employee relations. Manage a skilled team while providing hands-on support and strategic direction across mu...
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Director, Employer & Advisor Marketing, H & W Benefits Administration
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Champion B2B marketing strategies for Health & Welfare solutions, driving awareness and adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling content and campaigns that align with bus...
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Elevate your career by managing diverse projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement automation, AI initiatives, and process improvements while ensuring...
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Senior Manager Claims & Cost Containment
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Inspire operational excellence by leading a dynamic team in enhancing travel and medical claim services. Drive strategic initiatives, manage outsourced operations, and foster client relationships to a...
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Partner with us to lead HR initiatives across multiple locations, providing strategic guidance in employee relations, talent management, and compliance. Foster a positive workplace culture while ensur...
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Lead HR initiatives across multiple locations, partnering with leadership to enhance employee engagement, compliance, and performance management while fostering a positive workplace culture and drivin...
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$85K - $95K *
Lead payroll operations across multiple locations, ensuring compliance and exceptional service. Drive efficiency in payroll processing while training and overseeing a team dedicated to accuracy and ti...
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Client Executive (Employee Benefits)
$130K - $180K *
Transform client outcomes by providing strategic oversight for high-revenue accounts. Collaborate with teams to optimize benefits strategies, mentor peers, and drive business growth through advanced l...
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Client Executive (Employee Benefits)
$130K - $180K *
Elevate client success by managing strategic relationships with mid-to-large clients, optimizing benefits strategies, and mentoring teams to enhance program outcomes and drive business growth through...
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Client Executive (Employee Benefits)
$130K - $180K *
Shape the future of client engagement by providing strategic oversight for high-revenue clients. Collaborate with teams to optimize benefits strategies, mentor peers, and drive business growth through...
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$99K - $172K *
Transform payroll operations across multiple countries by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in payroll processing while driving continuous improvement and collabo...
3 weeks ago
$99K - $172K *
Join a team that's driving payroll excellence across multiple countries. Lead a dedicated payroll team, ensuring compliance and accuracy for 1,000+ employees while collaborating with various departmen...
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MANAGING ATTORNEY - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (RETIREMENT) 72002624
$108K *
Lead a dynamic team of attorneys in managing employee benefits litigation and legal advice. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations while fostering a collegial environment...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead payroll and benefits operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while enhancing team member support. Collaborate with HR and finance to deliver exceptional service and implement process improve...
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Account Manager, Personal Lines
$85K - $90K *
Champion seamless client experiences by managing account-service processes, fostering strong relationships, and engaging with high net worth clients to ensure effective insurance policy management and...
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Principal Health & Benefits and Actuarial Consultant
$115K - $230K *
Drive strategic client engagements by combining advanced benefits consulting with actuarial analysis. Lead teams to deliver innovative solutions, enhance client relationships, and ensure project succe...
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$100K - $110K *
Shape the future of employee relations by leading initiatives that enhance compliance, performance management, and HR operations. Collaborate with leaders to foster a high-performing workforce and dri...
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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.