Senior Benefits Manager

Owning the strategy and delivery of health, wellness, and financial benefits programs, the full-time Senior Benefits Manager will design, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance for a distributed workforce in a remote setting. Key Responsibilities Develop and oversee the benefits strategy, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness offerings, while recommending data-backed changes Lead the annual benefits renewal and open enrollment cycle, including plan design, funding modeling, and carrier negotiations Manage relationships with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators to ensure service levels and employee experience standards are met Required Qualifications 8+ years of progressive benefits experience with ownership of renewals and vendor management in a high-growth environment Deep knowledge of US benefits regulations such as ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and COBRA Experience with benefits administration platforms and HRIS systems like Workday or Rippling Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of improving cost and employee outcomes Ability to analyze plan data and provide clear recommendations for senior stakeholders