Benefits Manager- Remote
Benefits Manager
Remote, (with occasional onsite in Lehi, Utah)
3-month contract to hire
Pay Rate: $55.00 - $60.00per hr.
This Benefits Program Manager role is a backfill with an opportunity to stabilize and elevate the benefits function. The ideal candidate is a hands-on benefits specialist who can hit the ground running, operate independently, and take full ownership of benefits operations and vendor relationships in a fast-paced, remote environment.
Primary Responsibilities
ā¢ Administer a comprehensive suite of U.S. employee benefits programs, including:
ā¢ Medical, dental, vision
ā¢ 401(k)
ā¢ Life and ancillary benefits
ā¢ Support and/or manage leave of absence programs (FMLA, disability, parental leave)
ā¢ Own end-to-end benefits operations, including:
ā¢ Census file management
ā¢ Monthly invoicing, billing, and reconciliation (core responsibility)
ā¢ Execute high-volume, recurring invoicing tasks with accuracy and consistency
ā¢ Identify and implement process improvements, particularly in invoicing and administrative workflows
Vendor Management (Core Focus)
ā¢ Manage relationships across multiple benefits vendors simultaneously
ā¢ Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor communication and issue resolution
ā¢ Conduct consistent follow-ups to resolve billing discrepancies and service issues
ā¢ Ensure accuracy of vendor invoicing and contract alignment
ā¢ Monitor and evaluate vendor performance and service delivery
ā¢ Support vendor implementations or transitions when applicable (preferred, but not required)
ā¢ Perform analytics and reporting, including:
ā¢ Utilization tracking
ā¢ Cost analysis and projections
ā¢ Budget oversight
ā¢ Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and leadership
ā¢ Support and contribute to benefits-related projects and initiatives
Required Skills:
ā¢ Multiple years of dedicated benefits experience (not HR generalist background)
ā¢ Proven ownership of benefits programs and vendor management
ā¢ Experience supporting mid-to-large employee populations (~1,000+ employees)
ā¢ Hands-on experience with:
ā¢ Benefits invoicing and reconciliation (required)
ā¢ Vendor management and follow-ups
ā¢ Census data management
ā¢ Strong knowledge of U.S. medical and welfare benefits
ā¢ Experience with:
ā¢ Workday (Benefits module)
ā¢ ADP (payroll)
ā¢ Strong analytical capability (reporting, cost analysis, projections)
ā¢ Advanced Excel skills
ā¢ Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Bonus Skills:
ā¢ Based in Utah or able to occasionally work on-site for onboarding/training
ā¢ Experience in a tech or fast-paced environment
ā¢ Experience supporting or leading vendor implementations or transitions
ā¢ Strong project management experience
ā¢ Experience driving process improvements or automation
ā¢ Experience managing leave of absence programs
ā¢ Exposure to complex or large-scale benefits environments
Remote
Skills:
ADP, Analysis Skills, Automation, Billing, Budget Management, Compensation and Benefits, Cost Analysis, Cost Estimates, Cost Reporting, Cross-Functional, Data Management, Employee Benefits, File Management, Finance, Leadership, Onboarding, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Relationship Management, Service Delivery, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations
About the Company:
ConsultNet
Remote, (with occasional onsite in Lehi, Utah)
3-month contract to hire
Pay Rate: $55.00 - $60.00per hr.
This Benefits Program Manager role is a backfill with an opportunity to stabilize and elevate the benefits function. The ideal candidate is a hands-on benefits specialist who can hit the ground running, operate independently, and take full ownership of benefits operations and vendor relationships in a fast-paced, remote environment.
Primary Responsibilities
ā¢ Administer a comprehensive suite of U.S. employee benefits programs, including:
ā¢ Medical, dental, vision
ā¢ 401(k)
ā¢ Life and ancillary benefits
ā¢ Support and/or manage leave of absence programs (FMLA, disability, parental leave)
ā¢ Own end-to-end benefits operations, including:
ā¢ Census file management
ā¢ Monthly invoicing, billing, and reconciliation (core responsibility)
ā¢ Execute high-volume, recurring invoicing tasks with accuracy and consistency
ā¢ Identify and implement process improvements, particularly in invoicing and administrative workflows
Vendor Management (Core Focus)
ā¢ Manage relationships across multiple benefits vendors simultaneously
ā¢ Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor communication and issue resolution
ā¢ Conduct consistent follow-ups to resolve billing discrepancies and service issues
ā¢ Ensure accuracy of vendor invoicing and contract alignment
ā¢ Monitor and evaluate vendor performance and service delivery
ā¢ Support vendor implementations or transitions when applicable (preferred, but not required)
ā¢ Perform analytics and reporting, including:
ā¢ Utilization tracking
ā¢ Cost analysis and projections
ā¢ Budget oversight
ā¢ Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and leadership
ā¢ Support and contribute to benefits-related projects and initiatives
Required Skills:
ā¢ Multiple years of dedicated benefits experience (not HR generalist background)
ā¢ Proven ownership of benefits programs and vendor management
ā¢ Experience supporting mid-to-large employee populations (~1,000+ employees)
ā¢ Hands-on experience with:
ā¢ Benefits invoicing and reconciliation (required)
ā¢ Vendor management and follow-ups
ā¢ Census data management
ā¢ Strong knowledge of U.S. medical and welfare benefits
ā¢ Experience with:
ā¢ Workday (Benefits module)
ā¢ ADP (payroll)
ā¢ Strong analytical capability (reporting, cost analysis, projections)
ā¢ Advanced Excel skills
ā¢ Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Bonus Skills:
ā¢ Based in Utah or able to occasionally work on-site for onboarding/training
ā¢ Experience in a tech or fast-paced environment
ā¢ Experience supporting or leading vendor implementations or transitions
ā¢ Strong project management experience
ā¢ Experience driving process improvements or automation
ā¢ Experience managing leave of absence programs
ā¢ Exposure to complex or large-scale benefits environments
Remote
Skills:
ADP, Analysis Skills, Automation, Billing, Budget Management, Compensation and Benefits, Cost Analysis, Cost Estimates, Cost Reporting, Cross-Functional, Data Management, Employee Benefits, File Management, Finance, Leadership, Onboarding, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Relationship Management, Service Delivery, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations
About the Company:
ConsultNet