Benefits Manager

Protos Security

. Administer and continuously improve the company’s employee benefits programs .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering and improving employee benefits programs, including compliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and FMLA regulations. Proficient in managing vendor relationships and executing benefit integration during mergers and acquisitions.

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ADP Workforce Now Benefits AdministrationEmployee Benefits Program ManagementCompliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLACertified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Employee Benefits AdministrationBenefit ReconciliationData AnalysisCompliance ReportingBenefit Program DesignVendor ManagementOpen Enrollment CoordinationLeave of Absence AdministrationCost AnalysisDashboard Development

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

ADP Workforce NowHRIS PlatformsMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)

Industry Keywords

Employee BenefitsMulti-State EnvironmentFMLAADACOBRAHIPAASection 125ERISAComplianceMergers and Acquisitions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and continuously improve the company’s employee benefits programs
Serve as primary administrator for the ADP Workforce Now Benefits module
Configure and maintain medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, FSA/HSA, and retirement plans
Process benefit elections, qualifying life events, new hires, transfers, and terminations
Audit and reconcile benefit deductions, carrier invoices, enrollment, and premium billing
Manage relationships with carriers, brokers, third-party administrators, COBRA administrators, and vendors
Lead annual Open Enrollment activities, including configuration, testing, communications, reporting, and audits
Support benefit renewals, plan design evaluations, benchmarking, cost analysis, and approved changes
Support benefits-related mergers and acquisitions activities, including due diligence, comparisons, communications, vendor coordination, integration, and onboarding
Administer employee leaves, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, disability, workers’ compensation coordination, and state leave programs
Ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, Section 125, FMLA, and applicable regulations
Prepare ACA, 1095-C, EEO-1, PCORI, and other compliance reporting and filings
Support internal and external audits
Develop dashboards, reports, and executive metrics for benefits and leave programs
Resolve employee benefits inquiries and educate employees on programs, enrollment, leave, and system navigation
Develop benefit guides, FAQs, communications, and educational resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive experience administering employee benefit programs, preferably in a multi-state environment
CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) or CBP (Certified Benefits Professional) certifications preferred
Experience as the primary administrator of ADP Workforce Now Benefits or a comparable HRIS platform; ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred
Experience supporting benefit integration activities during mergers and acquisitions
Strong working knowledge of ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, Section 125, ADA, and applicable federal and state leave regulations
Experience administering disability and leave of absence programs with third-party administrators
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including analyzing large datasets, reconciling benefit information, and producing executive-level reports
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Experience managing vendor relationships, carrier billing reconciliations, and benefit compliance reporting