Explore Benefits Manager Jobs

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.

What Does a Benefits Manager Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Benefits Manager Salary and Career Outlook

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.

Find Benefits Manager Jobs on Ladders

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.

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$110K - $140K *

Drive the benefits strategy and compliance for U.S. programs while overseeing Canadian and Irish benefits. Lead administration, vendor management, and regulatory compliance to enhance employee offerin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $140K *

Join our team as a Benefits and Retirement Manager, leading U.S. benefits strategy and compliance while overseeing programs in Canada and Ireland. Drive improvements in administration and ensure align...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $104K *

Elevate your career by managing comprehensive employee benefits programs. Ensure compliance, provide exceptional service, and collaborate with vendors while analyzing data to enhance offerings. Join a...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $118K *

Optimize employee benefits administration by ensuring compliance, managing programs, and providing exceptional service. Collaborate with vendors and analyze data to enhance offerings while supporting...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Empower our clients by managing self-funded employee benefit plans, providing strategic insights, financial reporting, and compliance guidance while collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance clie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Optimize Health & Welfare reconciliation processes by leading a team to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency while driving continuous improvement and enhancing client and employee e...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a team in Health & Welfare reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and compliance while enhancing client and employee experiences through strategic initiatives and co...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $135K *

Transform service management by leading governance and performance initiatives for IT services, ensuring reliability and efficiency across cloud platforms and ITIL processes while driving continuous i...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading premium accounting operations, ensuring accurate reporting, billing, and reconciliations. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and controls, driving efficiency as th...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing diverse Employee Benefit accounts. Leverage your expertise to build strong client relationships, mentor others, and navigate complex service needs while ensuri...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Grow your career with us by managing client relationships and overseeing employee benefits programs. You'll collaborate with teams to ensure effective service delivery, analyze insurance plans, and ad...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $170K *

Drive the strategy and execution of core benefit lines, ensuring operational excellence and revenue growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance offerings and protect key accounts in a d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by overseeing commercial claims, ensuring effective resolutions and client advocacy while collaborating with insurers and clients to drive positive business outcomes...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower cross-functional teams by translating business needs into actionable technology solutions. Drive project management and process optimization initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders t...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $170K *

Engage with a dynamic team to shape U.S. employee benefits strategies, overseeing health, retirement, and compliance programs, while driving competitive and compliant solutions that enhance employee v...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $88K *

Oversee payroll operations and lead a team to ensure accurate, timely multi-state payroll processing while enhancing client service and operational efficiency through effective management and process...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing client relationships within a dynamic team, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client retention while fostering strong internal and external partnerships in the Empl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion client relationships by leading a dedicated team to deliver exceptional Employee Health & Benefits services, ensuring client satisfaction and retention while managing a diverse book of busine...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the development and management of employee benefits and compensation programs, ensuring alignment with business strategies and market competitiveness while fostering a cult...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $145K *

Champion the resolution of construction claims, leveraging analytical skills and industry knowledge to ensure fair outcomes. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders while driving process improvements in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team in the Primary Casualty division, where you'll evaluate, investigate, and resolve construction claims, ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional service while collaborating wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $145K *

Help us optimize the evaluation and resolution of construction claims, ensuring compliance and effective communication with all stakeholders while maintaining high standards of customer service and at...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $145K *

Elevate the claims process by managing construction claims, ensuring thorough investigations, effective communication, and compliance with industry standards while fostering collaboration across teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $145K *

Lead the charge in evaluating and resolving construction claims, ensuring compliance and effective communication with all stakeholders while maintaining high standards of service and accuracy througho...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $90K *

Grow your career with a dedicated team providing consulting services to large clients. Leverage your benefits expertise to design effective group programs and deliver impactful solutions while managin...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Benefits Manager do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    With experience, Benefits Managers may advance to Director of Benefits, Total Rewards Director, Head of Total Rewards, or other senior HR leadership positions.