Benefits Manager

The QTI Group is partnering with a Madison area client to hire an experience Benefits Manager . As a key member of the HR team, this individual will provide strategic leadership for employee benefits, retirement, and wellness programs while ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and an exceptional employee experience. You'll partner closely with HR leadership, vendors, and internal stakeholders to shape and enhance company benefits programs.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of employee benefits, retirement, and wellness programs.
• Evaluate benefit offerings, analyze trends and costs, and recommend enhancements that support employee attraction and retention.
• Manage annual benefit renewals, open enrollment activities, employee communications, and education initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and retirement plan requirements.
• Oversee relationships with brokers, administrators, auditors, and external benefits partners.
• Administer and monitor retirement programs, including the 401(k) plan and legacy pension obligations.

Qualifications

• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in employee benefits administration and program leadership.
• Experience managing benefit plan renewals, retirement plans, vendor relationships, and compliance activities.
• Ability to analyze data, solve complex problems, and make sound recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to educate and influence employees, leaders, and external partners.
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems; ADP experience is a plus.
• Self-directed, adaptable professional who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Compensation : $105,000-120,000 + excellent benefits and bonus potential

Location : Hybrid in Madison, Wisconsin