Advantage Technical · 9 hours ago
Benefits Manager
Portsmouth, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expAdvantage Technical is seeking a Benefits Manager who will lead the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefits programs. This role involves strategic oversight of health and welfare benefits, retirement programs, and leave policies, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Fred Torrisi
Responsibilities
Independently owns the end-to-end administration of all employee benefit programs, ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality delivery with minimal direction; serves as the primary subject matter expert and escalation point for benefits-related issues
Leads the open enrollment process, including employee communications, negotiations, systems configuration, vendor coordination, and carrier file management
Ensures compliance with company policies and all federal and state regulations by maintaining required benefit documentation, filings (including Form 5500s), COBRA administration, and distribution of benefit summaries
Manages benefits operations within the HRIS by partnering with HRIS vendors, IT, and carriers to implement plan changes, automate carrier file feeds, and ensure accuracy through system audits
Oversees vendor and carrier relationships, monitors performance, and manages benefit payments against the annual budget, including invoice approval and timely reconciliation
In partnership with the VP, Human Resources, provides oversight of the 401(k) plan, including governance, committee support, and annual filings, as well as ancillary benefit 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 organizational strategy and budget
Analyzes benefits data, costs, and market trends to provide actionable insights and recommendations that improve program effectiveness, employee experience, and cost management
Develops and delivers clear, effective employee communications, including training, policies, procedures, benefits presentations, and supporting materials
Supervises benefits department staff in a collaborative, accountable, and results-oriented manner while establishing and continuously improving benefits processes, metrics, and controls
Applies a strong understanding of the business environment and legal framework to independently drive benefits programs, projects, and policies that support workforce attraction, retention, and engagement
Serves as the primary owner of benefits programs, partnering with business leaders and vendors to ensure required filings, compliance, and operational consistency
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years' experience managing benefits programs
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a benefits management role
Experience in designing and managing cost efficient domestic and global benefits programs, including but not limited to self-insured and ICHRA medical plans, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) and wellness programs
Strong financial business acumen with ability to analyze data and develop recommendations for complex problems
Advanced understanding of rewards regulations, market trends, and program design, as well as legislation that may affect policies/practices, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and other applicable Department of Labor (DOL) and/or tax laws
Advanced understanding of benefits administration
In-depth knowledge of benefits trends, including new and progressive programs or offerings
Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex projects in the benefits area
Excellent knowledge of MS Office, including advanced proficiency in Excel
Knowledge/experience with HRIS benefits administration
Strong communication skills with ability to work collaboratively and professionally with cross-functional teams
Must enjoy working in a fast paced and high-volume position in which multi-tasking is a necessity
Ability to exercise discretion, judgment, tact, and poise in handling highly sensitive and confidential information
Preferred
8 years experience managing benefits programs
Actuarial experience
Paycom experience
Benefits
401(k)
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