Senior Corporate Benefits Manager

Ingevity

  • North Charleston, SC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
Job Family Group: Human ResourcesAre you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people’s lives? Meet Ingevity.At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity!Position Overview:We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Benefits Manager to lead the design, administration, compliance, and communication of our U.S. employee benefits programs. This role is responsible for ensuring our offerings are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with both regulatory requirements and the needs of a diverse workforce, including salaried and union-represented employees in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise across health & welfare (H&W), retirement (401k), financial wellness, workers’ compensation, well-ness programming, and internal and external benefits communications—along with a strong understanding of benefit-related reporting requirements for publicly traded companies.How you will impact Ingevity:Strategy & Program Management
  • Develop and execute a benefits strategy that aligns with company goals and supports employee well-being, attraction, and retention.
  • Monitor market trends, benchmarking data, and utilization metrics to recommend benefit enhancements or cost containment strategies.
  • Support M&A or divestiture activities from a benefits integration or transition perspective.
Health & Welfare (H&W)
  • Oversee daily operations and vendor relationships for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental plans.
  • Ensure benefit programs remain compliant with federal, state, and local regulations including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
  • Administer leave programs in partnership with HR operations and legal teams, ensuring consistency and compliance.
Retirement & Financial Benefits
  • Manage 401(k) and other retirement plan activities, including plan design, non-discrimination testing, audits, and annual filings (e.g., Form 5500).
  • Collaborate with Finance and Legal on benefits-related disclosures for SEC filings, proxy statements, and other public reporting obligations.
  • Promote financial wellness programs that support employees' budgeting, savings, and long-term planning goals.
Wellness Programs
  • Design and manage wellness initiatives that promote physical, emotional, and mental health across employee populations.
  • Track engagement, measure ROI, and evolve offerings based on employee needs and program impact.
Workers’ Compensation
  • Oversee the workers’ compensation process, collaborating with Safety, Legal, and third-party administrators on claims management and return-to-work efforts.
  • Monitor claim trends and recommend preventative strategies in alignment with work-place safety initiatives.
Union & Compliance Considerations
  • Administer benefits in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
  • Support labor negotiations by providing data, insights, and benchmarking related to benefit programs and costs.
  • Communications & Engagement
  • Develop clear and engaging benefit communications for all employee segments, including open enrollment materials, FAQs, and targeted campaigns.
  • Partner with internal communications, HR, and managers to ensure benefits are well understood and accessible to all employees.
What you need to succeed:
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Finance, or a related field; CEBS or equivalent certification preferred.
  • 8 years of progressive experience in benefits management, with a demonstrated ability to balance strategic planning and hands-on execution.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. benefit laws, retirement plan compliance, and workers' compensation administration.
  • 2-3 years’ experience supporting benefits programs for both salaried and union employees in a manufacturing setting.
  • Familiarity with public company reporting requirements related to executive compensation and benefits disclosures.
  • Proven ability to manage vendors, analyze data, and effectively communicate complex information to varied audiences.
  • Proficiency in HRIS platforms (Workday preferred), Microsoft Excel, and benefits administration systems.
  • This position is eligible for relocation assistance.
This position follows a hybrid working schedule where Monday and Friday are work from home and Tuesday-Thursday are in office.Please note: This is not a position that Ingevity will consider for employment sponsorship. This means that Ingevity will not sponsor in any NIV category (including TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1) or submit the position in the H-1B Registration.Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect – a culture where everyone belongs.Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

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