Benefits Manager

Benefits Manager

Baton Rouge LA Full-Time

At LEMOINE we dont just offer benefits-we invest in people. As a certified Great Place to Work our culture is built on trust collaboration and a genuine commitment to supporting our teams both professionally and personally.

Were looking for a Benefits Manager whos ready to take ownership of our benefits function elevate the employee experience and help us continue building a workplace where people thrive.

What Youll Do

Youll step into a highly visible high-impact role-owning the full lifecycle of our U.S. benefits and leave programs in a self-insured environment.

Key areas of focus include:

• Benefits & Employee Experience: Lead administration of health and welfare programs (medical dental vision life disability HSA/FSA retirement and voluntary benefits) and serve as the go-to resource for employees
• Leave Management: Oversee FMLA ADA accommodations disability workers comp and multi-state leave programs end-to-end
• Vendor & Financial Management: Partner with our carriers TPAs and broker to manage renewals service delivery and benefits spend accuracy
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure compliance across ERISA ACA HIPAA COBRA and related requirements; coordinate 5500 filings and audits with outside providers.
• Open Enrollment: Own the full cycle-from strategy and setup to employee education and execution
• Process & Systems (Where Youll Make a Difference):
• Build scalable processes that improve service delivery and reduce risk
• Drive process improvements across benefits administration and leave programs
• Optimize workflows within HR systems and vendor platforms
• Strengthen data integrity automation and reporting capabilities
• Data & Strategy: Use analytics to inform plan design manage costs and improve outcomes for employees

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree (HR Business or related field)
• 35 years of significant benefits experience including self-insured plans
• Strong knowledge of ERISA ACA HIPAA COBRA FMLA ADA and Section 125
• Experience leading open enrollment audits and vendor relationships
• Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail
• Ability to communicate complex topics clearly and build trust with employees

Preferred:

• Masters degree (HR Business or related field)
• CEBS CBP PHR SHRM-CP or similar certification

Why LEMOINE

• Great Place to Work Certified - our culture is more than a label; its how we operate every day
• Opportunity to improve and evolve a critical function
• A team environment that values continuous improvement accountability and relationships
• The chance to make a tangible impact on how we support and care for our employees

Ready to make an impact

If youre looking for a role where you can improve and truly influence the employee experience-wed love to connect.

Required Experience:

Manager