Senior Benefits Manager

Ranger Energy • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Human Resource Sr. Benefits Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, administering, and managing the organization’s employee benefits programs. This role ensures that benefit offerings are competitive, cost-effective, compliant with applicable laws, and aligned with the company’s overall compensation strategy. This is a hands-on managerial role, requiring heavy project management and administration, as well as a strategic role, providing guidance to senior management and implementing plans for improvement in the management of human capital.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in benefits administration or generalist capacity
• 2+ years in a managerial or leadership role
• Must exercise the highest level of confidentiality
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel for data analysis and reporting)
• Proficiency in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) (e.g., Dayforce, Workday, ADP, UKG, etc)

Nice To Haves

• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CEBS) preferred
• Experience with benefits administration platforms and enrollment systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of current labor laws

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and controls all activities of the department while participating in developing department goals, objectives and systems
• Manage relationships with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators
• Design, implement, and manage health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and wellness programs
• Conduct regular benefits benchmarking and market analysis
• Monitor benefits costs and prepare budget forecasts
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, COBRA, ACA, FMLA)
• Oversee audits and ensure accurate benefits administration
• Develop and deliver benefits communication materials and presentations
• Lead open enrollment processes
• Resolve escalated claims or service issues
• Analyze benefits utilization and trends to prepare executive-level reports and recommendations
• Oversee accurate employee benefits records in HRIS systems
• Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed
• Participates in staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior