Benefits Manager

The Benefits Manager leads the day-to-day strategy, implementation, and administration of our evolving employee health benefits, 401(k), wellness initiatives, and other employee support programs. Manages a team of three professionals and brings critical thinking, and execution on strategic plans into this role. This role, and the team it supervises, ensures compliance with all applicable regulations and supports the organization's strategy to attract, retain, and engage top talent, delivering on our employee value proposition through competitive and sustainable benefits offerings.

What You'll Do:

​ Wellness Strategy & Employee Support Programs:

• Lead company-wide wellness initiatives to support physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

• Evaluate and implement wellness platforms, programs, and partnerships.

• Promote wellness through internal communications, events, and challenges that drive participation and impact.

• Manage Employee Support Programs and consistently evaluate to ensure these programs are easy to understand, easy to access, and meet the needs of our team members.

Program Management & Communication:

• Develop clear, engaging communications and education campaigns to diverse employee audiences, ensuring employees understand and utilize available benefits and programs, and provide a effective and positive employee experience.

• Use data and feedback to assess employee needs and inform future program design.

• Stay ahead of trends in benefits, wellness, and recognition to keep offerings fresh and competitive.

People Leadership:

• Supervises a team of benefits professionals, ensuring an optimal team structure that delivers high quality work and strong customer service to our team members.

• Supports the development of team members; provides coaching and feedback and looks for opportunities to support team member growth.

Employee Benefits & Leave Management:

• Design, manage, and optimize employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and voluntary benefits, keeping abreast of industry trends and making recommendations on enhancements and updates.

• Lead annual open enrollment, including planning, communications, and systems updates.

• Partner with brokers and vendors on annual renewals, plan designs, and vendor selections.

• Ensure accurate, timely administration of benefits and resolve escalated employee inquiries.

• Oversee all leave programs including FMLA, ADA, parental leave, and disability.

• Maintain compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA).

• Partner with internal stakeholders (Payroll, Legal, Finance) to ensure seamless integration and data integrity.

• Manage benefits-related audits, reporting, and data analysis; ensure timely filing of required documents such as Form 5500s.

• Lead benefits system implementation/integrations, in collaboration with HR Systems and Information Technology.

• Monitor plan utilization and program effectiveness; make data-driven recommendations for changes.

• Work cross-functionally with HR Business Partners, HR Operations, and other key stakeholders to ensure a strong service delivery model.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or demonstrated related experience in lieu of a degree; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CEBS, CBP) a plus.

• 5+ years of experience managing employee benefits and wellness programs for a large, front-line, geographically dispersed workforce with a proven track record of successful program implementation.

• Strong knowledge of multi-state benefits-related compliance and regulatory requirements.

• Prior experience leading a team of direct reports highly preferred.

• Prior experience managing external brokers and vendors with a focus on vendor performance and building strategic vendor partnerships.

• Experience with wellness strategy and employee engagement initiatives.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Fueled by Growth, Driven by You

At RaceTrac, our people make the difference. Whether you’re working in a store, at our corporate office, or on the road, you’ll be part of a team that brings energy, innovation, and a passion for serving others every day. We support each other, celebrate wins big and small, and create opportunities for growth at every level. With four operating divisions RaceTrac, RaceWay, Energy Dispatch, and Gulf - there’s always a new challenge to take on and a new path to pursue. Join us and discover how far your career can go. 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.