Benefits Manager

Perry Homes•Houston, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

At Perry Homes, benefits are a core part of how we support our people and their families. As we continue to grow, we need a Benefits Manager who can own the details, lead with intention, and continuously improve how our benefits work for employees. This role is both strategic and hands-on. You will lead our benefits programs, manage a Benefits Specialist, and take an active role in strengthening our self-funded plans. You’ll also serve as the point of contact for employees and leaders, ensuring benefits are clear, competitive, and well managed.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive benefits experience, including self-funded plans
Prior experience managing and developing a direct report
Strong understanding of benefits compliance and governance
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently
A self-starter who takes ownership and follows through
Strong communicator who can translate complex benefits topics into clear guidance

Nice To Haves

Experience in a growing or multi-state organization is preferred

Responsibilities

Own the strategy, design, and administration of Perry Homes’ benefits programs, with a strong focus on improving our self-funded medical plans
Proactively evaluate plan performance, utilization, costs, and employee feedback to identify opportunities for improvement
Partner with brokers and vendors to recommend thoughtful, data-driven changes that benefit both employees and the business
Stay current on benefits trends and bring forward ideas to enhance our offerings
Lead and develop the Benefits Specialist, with clear ownership of coaching, growth, and skill development
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions, partnering with the Benefits Specialist to resolve issues and build their capability over time
Ensure both the manager and specialist share the administrative workload while maintaining strong service levels
Lead the Perry Homes Benefits Committee, including meeting cadence, agendas, and follow-ups
Partner with Finance, Legal, and Talent leadership to align benefits decisions with business priorities
Present clear recommendations and updates to stakeholders
Ensure benefits communications are clear, timely, and easy to understand
Lead open enrollment planning and execution end-to-end
Act as a trusted resource for employees and leaders on benefits-related matters
Own day-to-day benefits administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong documentation
Lead FMLA leave and ADA accommodation processes, ensuring compliance, best practices, and streamlining communication.
Oversee Workers Compensation compliance and reporting
Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
Build and maintain organized processes, timelines, and reporting for all benefits work
Be highly organized and proactive, anticipating needs rather than reacting to issues
Work closely with the Head of Talent Organization to provide regular updates, insights, and recommendations
Partner with Payroll, Finance, Legal, IT, and external vendors to ensure seamless execution
Escalate risks and opportunities early, with solutions in hand