Senior Manager, US Benefits

Ichor Life Sciences, Inc.

. Develop and maintain a US benefits philosophy and multi-year roadmap aligned to business goals, talent strategy, and total rewards .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing US benefits programs aligned with business goals, including compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and COBRA. Proficient in financial analysis, budgeting, and managing vendor relationships to optimize benefits offerings and enhance employee value perception.

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US Benefits RegulationsBenefits Program ManagementFinancial AnalysisHRIS ProficiencyContract Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Benefits Program ManagementFinancial AnalysisBudgetingData AnalysisPlan DesignCost ModelingVendor ManagementRFP ManagementCompliance ManagementEmployee Communication

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityExcellent CommunicationCross-Functional LeadershipProblem SolvingEscalation Management

Tools & Technologies

HRISBenefits Administration PlatformsAdvanced Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

CEBSCCPSPHR

Industry Keywords

ERISAACAHIPAACOBRASelf-Funded PlansFully Insured Plans401(k) PlansWelfare PlansMergers and AcquisitionsHigh-Growth Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain a US benefits philosophy and multi-year roadmap aligned to business goals, talent strategy, and total rewards
Evaluate benefits programs against market data and US talent competitors
Recommend plan design changes to improve attraction, retention, and employee value perception
Forecast, budget, and manage US benefits costs with Finance
Lead funding strategy, cost-containment initiatives, and business cases for new or changed programs
Advise on benefits implications of acquisitions, expansion, and organizational change
Maintain compliance and risk frameworks and brief senior leaders on regulatory developments and program risk
Own day-to-day operation of US benefits programs, including eligibility, enrollment, life events, and payroll/HRIS integration
Resolve complex or escalated benefits issues
Manage insurer, broker, retirement provider, and administrator relationships, contracts, service levels, and performance
Lead RFPs, renewals, and negotiations
Lead open enrollment and annual renewal planning, including plan design, rate setting, communications, system configuration, testing, and post-enrollment audits
Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and COBRA
Oversee filings, nondiscrimination testing, audits, and Form 5500 in partnership with Legal and external counsel
Develop employee communications and education materials
Serve as escalation point for HR service teams and employees
Lead work through influence as an individual contributor, coordinating regional HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, brokers, carriers, and administrators

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
8 or more years of progressive experience in benefits, including hands-on management of benefits programs
Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence without formal authority
Strong working knowledge of US benefits regulations and plan design, including self-funded and fully insured medical, 401(k), and welfare plans
Demonstrated experience managing brokers, carriers, and vendors, including RFPs, renewals, and contract negotiation
Experience with benefits budgeting, financial analysis, and cost modeling
Proficiency with HRIS and benefits administration platforms, and advanced Excel or data analysis skills
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and explain complex topics simply
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or expansion into new locations
Experience in a technology or high-growth environment
Preferred: Master's degree or professional certification such as CEBS, CCP, or SPHR