Benefits Program Manager (Implementation & Design)

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits Program Manager (Contract – 8 Months)

Location: Buffalo, NY (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $40/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Benefits Program Manager to support an 8-month project focused on the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefit programs. This role will play a key part in ensuring benefit plans are accurately configured, compliant, and effectively rolled out to employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of new or updated employee benefit programs
• Configure and test systems to ensure benefit plans are set up correctly
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and Legal teams to coordinate implementations
• Collaborate with external vendors, brokers, and consultants
• Ensure programs meet all compliance and regulatory requirements
• Develop and support employee communications regarding benefit offerings
• Identify and resolve issues to ensure smooth program rollout
• Assist with audits, reporting, and reconciliation of benefit data and payroll deductions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration and implementation
• Experience working in an HRIS-supported environment

Required Experience

• Experience setting up and administering benefits programs for a self-insured employer
• Proven experience creating Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs)

Preferred Experience

• Implementing and communicating benefits programs
• Administering self-insured programs
• Reconciling benefit data and performing audits using Excel or similar tools
• Working with brokers, carriers, and vendors, including RFP/vendor selection
• Supporting compliance, plan documentation, and regulatory reporting