Manager, US Benefits
- Greenwood Village, CO
- $120,000-150,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design, implement, and manage U.S. benefits programs aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Optimize vendor relationships to ensure service quality, cost efficiency, and compliance in benefits administration.
- Develop and execute communication strategies, including educational materials and training sessions, to improve employee awareness and understanding of benefits offerings.
- Oversee the full benefits lifecycle: annual enrollment, qualifying life events, eligibility changes, and employee inquiries.
- Monitor and analyze benefits utilization, costs, and trends; provide data-driven insights and recommendations to inform plan design and budgeting.
- Manage benefits compliance, including plan audits and preparation of required filings (e.g., Form 5500, ACA reporting), while staying current on federal and state regulatory updates.
- Ensure accurate maintenance of employee benefits data and resolve benefit-related issues in a timely, customer-focused manner.
- Support cross-functional initiatives tied to total rewards, well-being, and HR technology enhancements.
- Analytical Thinking - Interprets data and trends to make strategic recommendations for program improvement.
- Attention to Detail - Maintains high accuracy in data entry, compliance filings, and plan documentation.
- Collaboration - Builds effective relationships with internal teams and external vendors to support benefit initiatives.
- Communication - Clearly conveys complex benefits information to diverse audiences.
- Adaptability - Thrives in a dynamic environment and remains open to evolving processes and technologies.
- Problem-Solving - Proactively addresses employee issues and identifies process improvements.
- Customer Service Orientation - Provides timely and effective support to employees regarding benefit-related matters.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in U.S. benefits administration.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple benefit programs and vendors with a high degree of accuracy.
- Proven track record of maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence across functions.
- Experience in mining, natural resources, or similarly structured global or field-based industries.
- CEBS or other benefits-related certification.
- Familiarity with HRIS systems (e.g., SuccessFactors) and benefits administration tools.
- Experience supporting compliance requirements within a publicly traded or regulated environment.