Advantage Technical · 14 hours ago
Benefits Manager
Newington, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expAdvantage Technical is a company that has deployed over 50% of the world's high-tech subsea fiber optic cables, ensuring reliable connectivity for communities globally. They are seeking a Benefits Manager responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive and compliant while managing costs and risks.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Damarys Zambrano, MSIOP
Responsibilities
Owns the end-to-end administration of all employee benefit programs, serving as the primary subject matter expert and escalation point for benefits-related matters
Leads the annual open enrollment process, including employee communications, vendor coordination, negotiations, system configuration, and carrier file management
Ensures compliance with company policies and all federal and state regulations, including documentation, filings (e.g., Form 5500), COBRA administration, and distribution of required notices and summaries
Manages benefits operations within the HRIS by partnering with HRIS vendors, IT, and carriers to implement plan changes, automate data feeds, and conduct regular audits for accuracy
Oversees vendor and carrier relationships, monitors performance, and manages benefits expenditures against the annual budget, including invoice review, approval, and reconciliation
In partnership with the VP of Human Resources, provides oversight of the 401(k) plan, including governance, committee support, and annual filings, as well as ancillary programs such as tuition reimbursement, service anniversaries, and wellness initiatives
Collaborates with the benefits broker to lead annual plan reviews and independently design, implement, and optimize competitive benefits programs aligned with business strategy and budget
Analyzes benefits data, costs, and market trends to deliver actionable insights and recommendations that enhance program effectiveness, employee experience, and cost management
Develops and delivers clear and effective employee communications, including policies, procedures, training materials, benefits presentations, and supporting documentation
Supervises benefits staff in a collaborative, accountable, and results-oriented environment while continuously improving processes, metrics, and internal controls
Applies strong business acumen and legal knowledge to independently drive benefits initiatives that support talent attraction, retention, and engagement
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of benefits management experience required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in benefits management required
Experience designing and managing cost-efficient domestic and global benefits programs, including self-insured and ICHRA medical plans, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), and wellness programs
Strong financial and analytical acumen with the ability to evaluate data and develop recommendations for complex issues
Advanced knowledge of benefits regulations, market trends, and legislation, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and applicable DOL and tax laws
In-depth understanding of benefits administration and emerging benefits programs and practices
Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex, high-impact projects
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of MS Office required
HRIS benefits administration experience required
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment requiring strong multitasking skills
Proven discretion and professionalism when handling highly sensitive and confidential information
Preferred
8 years of benefits management experience preferred
Actuarial experience is highly desirable
Paycom experience preferred
Benefits
10% bonus
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement
Service anniversaries
Wellness initiatives
Company
Advantage Technical
Advantage Technical aligns people and companies to create opportunity.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase