Benefits Manager

ExplorUS Corporate•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

At ExplorUS, you’ll join a people-first organization dedicated to creating memorable guest experiences across some of the country’s most unique destinations. As Benefits Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by shaping and managing benefits programs that support a diverse, multi-state workforce. In this role, you will oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, including healthcare, retirement plans, leave programs, and paid time off, while ensuring compliance, operational accuracy, and a positive employee experience. Partnering closely with collaborative teams across the organization, you’ll help support both our employees and our continued growth in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
4–6+ years of experience in benefits administration and HR operations supporting multi-state employees
Strong knowledge of ACA regulations, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and state leave laws
Experience with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration platforms
Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a compliance-driven environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

CBP, SHRM-CP, or similar certification
Experience supporting complex state leave programs (CA, NY, IL, CO, WA, HI, etc.)
Employee Navigator experience
Compensation planning experience a plus

Responsibilities

Manage and administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, voluntary benefits, retirement plans, leave programs, and paid time off for a multi-state workforce
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, state leave laws, eligibility requirements, taxation, and mandated offerings
Partner with brokers, carriers, vendors, TPAs, Payroll, and HR Operations to support plan administration, billing audits, open enrollment, PTO administration, compliance filings, and employee communications
Lead annual open enrollment activities, including HRIS configuration, employee education, training, reconciliation, and ongoing support for employee and manager benefits inquiries
Administer the company’s 401(k) and retirement plans, including enrollments, payroll contributions, distributions, audits, benchmarking, renewals, and compliance reporting
Oversee leave of absence and accommodation programs, ensuring consistent and compliant administration across all jurisdictions
Support internal and external audits, resolve escalated benefits issues, maintain benefits policies and notices, and drive continuous improvement of benefits and employee recognition programs
Supervise and support the Benefits Coordinator, ensuring timely, accurate administration of benefits programs and employee recognition initiatives
Support the compensation management process through analysis, benchmarking, reporting, and program administration.