Health & Welfare Benefits Manager – Global Industrial

Softcard (acquired by Google)

. Manage the administration and ongoing effectiveness of all health and welfare benefit programs .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing health and welfare benefit programs, ensuring compliance with regulations such as ERISA and ACA, and optimizing benefit investments through data analysis and vendor management. Proficient in developing communication strategies and metrics to enhance employee experience and operational efficiency.

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Health And Welfare Program ManagementEmployee Benefits ComplianceVendor ManagementBenefits AnalyticsOpen Enrollment Support

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Hard Skills

Benefits AdministrationData AnalysisProject ManagementFinancial Performance MonitoringRegulatory ComplianceWellbeing Program StrategyLeave AdministrationPopulation Health StrategiesEmployee Communication DevelopmentMulti-State Employee Support

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

HRISBenefits Administration Platforms

Industry Keywords

ERISAACAHIPAACOBRAFMLASection 125Self-Funded Health PlansFully-Insured Health Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the administration and ongoing effectiveness of all health and welfare benefit programs
Manage wellbeing program strategy, administration, vendor management, and continuous improvement
Integrate wellbeing strategies with health management, preventive care, disease management, and benefits initiatives
Assist in leading annual benefit planning, renewals, and open enrollment activities
Partner with brokers, consultants, carriers, and third-party administrators to evaluate plan performance, service levels, and cost management opportunities
Analyze claims, utilization, employee feedback, and market trends to enhance employee experience and optimize benefit investments
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and Section 125 requirements
Coordinate regulatory filings, notices, audits, and documentation
Manage vendor relationships and service delivery accountability
Develop employee communications, educational materials, and benefits resources
Partner with HRIS, Payroll, and Benefits Operations teams on eligibility, enrollment, deductions, and reporting
Support annual budgeting and forecasting by monitoring benefit costs and financial performance
Develop metrics, dashboards, and presentations for HR leadership
Resolve complex employee benefit issues and act as an escalation point
Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and employee experience
Oversee participant benefit appeals, including review, investigation, plan interpretation, Committee materials, and appeal determinations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
Five (5) or more years of progressive benefits experience, with significant responsibility for health and welfare programs
Strong knowledge of employee benefits regulations and compliance requirements
Experience managing vendor, carrier, consultant, and third-party administrator relationships
Strong analytical, financial, problem-solving, and project management skills
Experience supporting open enrollment and benefits communication strategies
Proficiency with HRIS and benefits administration platforms
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail
Experience with self-funded and fully-insured health plans
Experience supporting a multi-state employee population
Knowledge of leave administration, wellbeing initiatives, and population health strategies
Experience with benefits analytics and data-driven decision-making