Benefits Manager

Benefits ManagerCAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.Job SummaryWe are looking for a motivated Benefits Manager ready to take us to the next level! If you have experience managing health, welfare, and retirement programs, leading benefits teams, and partnering with vendors and brokers, and are looking for your next career move, apply now.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Benefits Manager to oversee the administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of employee health, welfare, and retirement benefit programs. The Benefits Manager will lead a team of benefits professionals, partner with carriers and brokers, and ensure benefit offerings remain competitive, compliant, and effectively communicated to employees. This position will be full-time and remote.This position does not offer employment sponsorship. All candidates must be eligible to work without need for sponsorship by employer.What You'll DoAdminister health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans, ensuring accurate plan setup, eligibility, and enrollment in the HRIS (Workday or similar)Manage and develop a team of benefits analysts or specialists, including workload distribution, coaching, performance reviews, and goal settingServe as the primary point of contact for benefit carriers and brokers, overseeing renewals, plan design changes, and escalated claims or eligibility issuesLead annual Open Enrollment planning and execution, including communications, system configuration, and employee education sessionsEnsure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other applicable federal and state benefits regulations, including required filings and noticesPartner with Finance and Payroll to reconcile benefit invoices, monitor plan costs, and support budget forecastingAnalyze plan utilization, cost trends, and benchmarking data to recommend plan design or vendor changes to leadershipRespond to escalated employee questions regarding eligibility, claims, leaves of absence, and benefit interpretationsMaintain and update benefits policies, procedures, and employee facing documentation, ensuring accuracy and plain language communicationSupport audits, including 5500 filings, nondiscrimination testing, and financial statement reviewsWhat You'll NeedRequired:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience5+ years of progressive experience administering employee benefits programs, including health and welfare and retirement plans3+ years of experience directly managing or supervising staff, with demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and evaluate team membersStrong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and multi-state benefits compliance requirementsExperience working with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday or similar systemsProficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, reconciliations, and data analysisExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex plan provisions into clear employee-facing languageAbility to manage confidential employee information with professionalism and discretionComfort exploring and integrating AI tools into benefits administration and reporting workflows to drive process improvementPreferred:SHRM-CP, PHR, CEBS, or related professional certificationExperience supporting benefits strategy, plan design, and vendor selection initiativesExperience in large, multi-state organizationsPhysical DemandsAbility to safely and successfully perform the essential job functionsSedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor$110,000 - $115,000 per yearThe pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role receive paid time off and may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.