Senior Manager, Benefits

Senior Manager Benefits

Summary

The Senior Manager Benefits serves as a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for the design administration governance and continuous improvement of the organizations employee benefits programs. Reporting to the Director Compensation & Benefits this role partners closely with People & Culture Finance Legal Payroll and external vendors to deliver competitive compliant and cost-effective benefits programs that support employee wellbeing and business objectives.

This position requires a player-coach approach balancing strategic leadership with direct involvement in program administration vendor management compliance employee support and operational execution. The Senior Manager will lead key functions including health and welfare benefits retirement plans leave of absence administration accommodations wellness initiatives and benefits communications while helping to build scalable processes and a memorable employee experience.

Primary Responsibilities

Benefits Strategy & Program Design

Lead the development implementation administration and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs policies and procedures.

Develop and execute benefits strategies aligned with organizational goals workforce needs and market trends.

Evaluate benefits offerings against industry benchmarks to ensure competitiveness and support attraction and retention efforts.

Utilize data and analytics to assess program effectiveness identify opportunities and make recommendations regarding plan design and cost management.

Drive enterprise-wide benefits initiatives and change management efforts to support business priorities.

Benefits Administration & Vendor Management

Oversee the administration of health and welfare programs including medical dental vision life disability voluntary benefits and retirement plans.

Manage relationships with brokers consultants insurance carriers retirement plan providers and third-party administrators.

Lead vendor performance reviews contract negotiations and service delivery assessments to ensure quality value and accountability.

Partner with vendors and consultants to identify emerging trends and innovative solutions that enhance employee experience.

Retirement Programs

Provide oversight for the organizations retirement programs including 401(k) plan administration governance compliance and employee education.

Partner with retirement plan providers consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure effective plan operations and regulatory compliance.

Support retirement plan committee activities audits annual reporting and ongoing evaluation of plan performance and effectiveness.

Recommend plan enhancements that support employees long-term financial wellbeing and retirement readiness.

Leave of Absence & Accommodations

Oversee leave of absence and accommodation programs ensuring compliance with federal state and local regulations.

Manage third-party leave administrators and internal processes to deliver consistent and positive employee experience.

Partner with HR Legal and business leaders to support complex leave disability and accommodation cases.

Continuously improve leave administration processes and employee support resources.

Wellness & Employee Experience

Lead the development and execution of wellness and wellbeing programs that promote employee engagement and healthy outcomes.

Design and implement communication strategies that improve employee understanding appreciation and utilization of benefit offerings.

Enhance employee education and self-service resources to support informed benefits decisions.

Ensure compliance with applicable federal state and local benefits regulations including ERISA ACA COBRA HIPAA FMLA ADA and related requirements.

Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and assess their impact on benefits programs.

Partner with legal counsel to maintain compliant policies plan documents employee communications and required filings.

Oversee benefits-related audits reporting requirements and compliance reviews.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

Serve as a player-coach leader by providing strategic direction while maintaining active involvement in the day-to-day administration and execution of benefits programs.

Partner closely with the Director Compensation & Benefits to develop and implement benefits strategies that align with organizational objectives.

Lead mentor and develop benefits team members while fostering a culture of accountability collaboration continuous improvement and customer service.

Act as an escalation point for complex benefits leave accommodations and retirement plan issues providing practical solutions and guidance to employees managers and HR partners.

Build strong partnerships with HR Business Partners Finance Payroll Legal Internal Communications and external vendors to ensure effective program administration and service delivery.

Drive key projects from strategy through implementation balancing long-term planning with operational execution.

Present recommendations program updates compliance matters and strategic initiatives to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Finance or a related field.

8 years of progressive benefits experience including benefits strategy plan administration and vendor management.

Strong knowledge of health and welfare benefits retirement plans leave administration and accommodations.

Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

Thorough understanding of benefits-related laws and regulations including ERISA ACA COBRA HIPAA FMLA ADA and applicable state requirements.

Demonstrated experience managing brokers consultants carriers and third-party administrators.

Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives.

Strong analytical financial and project management skills including advanced Excel proficiency.

Exceptional communication presentation and relationship management skills.

Preferred

CEBS SHRM-CP PHR or related certification.

Workday experience preferred.

Experience supporting retirement plan administration and governance.

Experience leading benefits-related organizational change and communication initiatives.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is a strategic hands-on benefits leader who thrives in a player-coach environment. They bring broad expertise across health and welfare retirement leave and wellbeing programs along with the ability to seamlessly shift between strategic planning and operational execution. This individual is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to solve complex issues improve processes manage vendor relationships and support employees while simultaneously influencing leaders driving change and advancing the organizations benefits strategy. They are a collaborative partner trusted advisor and strong people leader who balances employee experience compliance and financial stewardship to deliver high-impact benefits programs.

About Integrity

Integrity is one of the nations leading independent distributors of life health and wealth insurance products. With a strong insurtech focus we embrace a broad and innovative approach to serving agents and clients alike. Integrity is driven by a singular purpose: to help people protect their life health and wealth so they can prepare for the good days ahead.

Integrity offers you the opportunity to start a career in a family-like environment that is rewarding and cutting edge. Why Because we put our people first! At Integrity you can start a new career path at company youll love and well love you back. Were proud of the work we do and the culture weve built where we celebrate your hard work and support you daily. Joining us means being part of a hyper-growth company with tons of professional opportunities for you to accelerate your career. Integrity offers our people a competitive compensation package including benefits that make work more fun and give you and your family peace of mind.

Headquartered in Dallas Texas Integrity is committed to meeting Americans wherever they are in person over the phone or online. Integritys employees support hundreds of thousands of independent agents who serve the needs of millions of clients nationwide. For more information visit .

Integrity LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Integrity LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.