Senior Manager, Benefits Strategy

National Vision•Duluth, GA

About The Position

This role will lead the ongoing optimization of our employee benefits programs. This person will ensure benefit offerings serve as a recruiting and retention tool positively impacting the associate experience. This person will also be managing vendor relationships to drive value and efficiency with benefit offerings. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with deep knowledge of the benefits landscape and a track record of executing forward-thinking, data-driven strategies. What Would You Do? The Specifics. Strategic Planning & Insights Analyze current benefits plans, utilization, and employee feedback to recommend enhancements Ensure the organization is taking advantage of all cost-saving opportunities Benchmark against industry peers and identify competitive opportunities in health, welfare, and wellness offerings Vendor & Financial Management Manage relationships with insurance carriers, brokers, TPAs, and wellness vendors Negotiate contracts and renewals to ensure cost-effectiveness and service excellence Monitor and manage benefits budgets, forecasts, and performance analytics Employee Experience & Communication Develop and execute communication plans for benefits education, open enrollment, and life events Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure employees understand and maximize their benefits Utilize employee feedback and engagement surveys to inform strategy and improvements

Requirements

8+ years progressive experience in employee benefits and/or financial analysis (Required)
4-6 years benefits vendor management (Required)
Four-year college degree or equivalent experience. In Human Resources, Management, or Finance (Required)
Proven success in developing and executing benefits strategy at a mid-to-large organization (Required)
Strong data analysis, financial acumen, and project management skills (Required)
Exceptional communication and influence skills, with experience advising senior leadership (Required)
Experience with benefits administration platforms and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, bswift, etc.) (Required)

Responsibilities

Analyze current benefits plans, utilization, and employee feedback to recommend enhancements
Ensure the organization is taking advantage of all cost-saving opportunities
Benchmark against industry peers and identify competitive opportunities in health, welfare, and wellness offerings
Manage relationships with insurance carriers, brokers, TPAs, and wellness vendors
Negotiate contracts and renewals to ensure cost-effectiveness and service excellence
Monitor and manage benefits budgets, forecasts, and performance analytics
Develop and execute communication plans for benefits education, open enrollment, and life events
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure employees understand and maximize their benefits
Utilize employee feedback and engagement surveys to inform strategy and improvements