Employee Benefits Leader

Employee Benefits Manager

The employee benefits manager is responsible for programs that include plans for retirement, leave policies, wellness programs and many other responsibilities. The benefits manager is often responsible for selecting the benefits vendors and managing the enrollment process. They also frequently monitor government regulations and market trends to make sure that the employee benefits programs are legal and competitive. The benefits manager is required to be an expert on the subject of employee benefits, so that they can be fully prepared to answer employee and vendor questions. They will also support employee and vendor escalations, when problems arise. On a daily basis the benefits manager can work on a variety of roles including,

• Designing fair and attractive benefits programs
• Preparing benefits budgets
• Contacting and communicating with benefits vendors
• Advise the company of the best options for employee benefits
• Manage vendor payments where necessary
• Ensure the benefits programs meet the employees needs and comply with legal requirements.
• Develop an employee benefit program with HR to attract good employees
• Conduct research on employee satisfaction and respond accordingly to the results
• Organize and plan an employee benefit fair that brings together employees and employee benefit vendors