Benefits Manager (contract onsite)

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half HR Solutions is currently sourcing for a Contract Benefits Manager to oversee employee benefits operations for a large, distributed workforce based in Atlanta, Georgia. Our client is located in Buckhead Atlanta and requires onsite employment Monday through Thursday. This contract position focuses on guiding benefits administration processes, supporting employees during open enrollment, and resolving complex benefit-related issues across a high-volume environment. The role is ideal for someone with deep health and welfare expertise who can navigate both U.S. and Canadian benefits programs while partnering closely with employees and internal stakeholders. Our client has a friendly, open work environment that is not overly structured. The ideal Benefits Manager contractor will be comfortable self-learning and working with pace and little oversight.

** Candidates must have experience with both US and Canadian benefits **

** Candidates with Reference Based Pricing experience will be be given first consideration for this role **

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs with an emphasis on health and welfare plans across a large employee population.

• Support open enrollment activities by answering employee questions, providing enrollment guidance, and helping staff understand available benefit options.

• Address escalated benefits concerns and research complex issues related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and retirement programs.

• Coordinate benefits support for employees across numerous locations, including occasional travel to assist offsite teams during peak enrollment periods.

• Manage leave-related benefits administration, including support connected to employee absences and applicable policies.

• Review and maintain benefit processes for U.S. and Canadian programs, ensuring accurate and consistent employee support.

• Partner with internal teams and vendors to resolve service issues, clarify coverage details, and improve the employee benefits experience.

• Contribute to specialized benefits initiatives, including reference-based pricing or broader global benefits support when applicable.

• 7+ years of experience in benefits administration, benefits analysis, or compensation and benefits roles.
• Strong background managing health and welfare benefit programs in a high-volume employee environment.
• Working knowledge of employee benefit plans such as medical, dental, vision, disability, and retirement offerings.
• Experience handling complex employee questions, escalations, and open enrollment support activities.
• Familiarity with leave of absence administration and benefit impacts related to employee leave.
• Knowledge of ERISA and general benefits compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting Canadian benefits programs is required; exposure to global benefits is a plus.
• Reference-based pricing experience is preferred but not mandatory.