Employee Benefits Program Manager

Phil Long Dealerships•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As Employee Benefits Programs Manager, you will lead the design and ongoing administration of employee benefit programs that support retention, fairness, and fiscal discipline. This role exists to ensure our offerings remain competitive, compliant, and clearly understood across the organization. Key responsibilities include program strategy and governance; vendor and plan oversight; compliance management; cost analysis and budgeting; benchmarking against peer organizations; benefits communications; and employee counseling on benefits questions.

Requirements

Strong Understanding of Self-Funded Healthcare Programs
5+ years in benefits or a closely related HR specialty
1–3 years of supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of benefits processes, regulations, and analytics

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
CEBS certification

Responsibilities

Lead the design and ongoing administration of employee benefit programs.
Ensure offerings remain competitive, compliant, and clearly understood.
Manage program strategy and governance.
Oversee vendors and plans.
Manage compliance.
Conduct cost analysis and budgeting.
Benchmark against peer organizations.
Develop benefits communications.
Counsel employees on benefits questions.
Respond to time-sensitive benefits questions with discretion.
Draft clear employee-facing communications.
Validate documentation and processes reflect current requirements.
Work in the Payroll / HRIS system to ensure accurate enrollment information and billing.
Review plan performance and open items across medical, retirement, and ancillary offerings.
Align next steps with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Translate data into practical recommendations.
Track progress to milestones.
Confirm work is moving within approved budgets.
Provide updates to leaders and the team.