Senior Benefits Manager (Milwaukee)

Sr. Benefits Manager – Leave, Disability & Workers’ Compensation

Location: Milwaukee, WI or Dallas, TX.

Lead the strategy. Improve the process. Make an impact.

We’re looking for a Sr. Benefits Manager who is a true SME in Leave of Absence (LOA), Workers’ Compensation, disability, and absence management to lead programs that impact both employees and the business.

You’ll own LOA, FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, STD/LTD, state/local paid leave, and company leave programs , while overseeing vendors, claims, compliance, return-to-work/accommodation strategies, and a team of experienced professionals.

You’ll also be the go-to expert and senior escalation point for complex LOA, disability, WC, compliance, and absenteeism issues across a multi-state workforce, including California. A key focus will be identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve processes, and strengthen the employee experience.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years at the Manager/Sr. Manager level with demonstrated leadership experience.
• SME-level expertise in LOA, Workers’ Compensation claims, disability, absenteeism, and multi-state regulatory compliance , ideally including California.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, state/local leave laws, and return-to-work/accommodation practices.
• Experience leading teams and managing third-party vendors/TPAs.
• Proven ability to analyze costs and utilization and drive meaningful improvements.
• Experience with Workforce, ADP, Workday Absence, or similar systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical, creative, collaborative, and process/project management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; any field.
• 4 days/week in office; 5th day flexible/remote.