Strategic Benefits Manager Our client is seeking a strategic Benefits Manager to oversee the full spectrum of employee benefits for a complex, multi-state manufacturing organization. This is a highly visible role with ownership of benefits strategy, plan design, health & welfare programs, retirement plans, compliance, wellness initiatives, and team leadership. The Benefits Manager will partner closely with senior leadership to evaluate benefit offerings, manage costs, influence plan design decisions, and help shape the overall employee value proposition. On a day-to-day basis, the role will lead open enrollment activities, manage broker and carrier relationships, analyze benefits data and market trends, ensure regulatory compliance, support audits and reporting, and develop employee communications and education initiatives. The position also oversees the benefits team, collaborates with Finance and HR leadership, negotiates with vendors, and presents strategic recommendations to executives, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to drive both business and employee impact. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record partnering with leadership to optimize benefit offerings, managing external providers, and delivering clear, effective communication to both salaried and hourly employee populations. Experience supporting a manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
Job Description:
Manage and administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Evaluate current benefits offerings and recommend improvements to enhance employee satisfaction and cost-effectiveness. Monitor benefit-related costs, utilization trends, and budgeting activities to drive informed decision-making. Serve as the primary liaison with brokers, insurance carriers, and other external benefit partners. Ensure adherence to applicable benefit regulations and reporting requirements. Develop educational materials and deliver benefit communications to employees across the organization. Oversee annual enrollment activities and ongoing benefit program administration. Analyze workforce feedback and market data to maintain competitive employee offerings. Coach and support members of the benefits team, helping drive operational excellence and service delivery. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant A successful Benefits Manager should have: Extensive experience managing employee benefits programs, including healthcare and retirement plans. Background supporting a geographically dispersed workforce across multiple states. Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or other large employee-based environments. Ability to partner with executive leadership and provide data-driven recommendations. Proven success managing relationships with brokers, carriers, and other external providers. Strong understanding of benefits-related regulations and risk management practices. Effective communicator capable of engaging both leadership teams and frontline employees. Hands-on leader with experience developing and supporting benefits team members. Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate trends, costs, and program effectiveness. Collaborative, service-oriented professional who can balance employee needs with business objectives. What's on Offer Competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $150,000.Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Opportunities to contribute to strategic decision-making within the human resources team. Interested? Apply today.
