Senior Manager, Benefits

EchoStar•Centennial, CO

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Benefits drives the strategic vision, design, execution, and continuous optimization of EchoStar’s health, welfare, time-off, and retirement programs. Partnering closely with HR Centers of Excellence, Business Partners, and executive leadership, this role addresses complex benefit challenges and shapes policies that align with overall business objectives and employee needs. As a primary Subject Matter Expert (SME), the Senior Manager leads cross-functional initiatives, oversees critical vendor partnerships, enforces strict regulatory compliance, and influences practices across all organizational levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field strongly preferred.
3–5+ years of specialized Benefits management experience.
5+ years of broad Human Resources experience with demonstrated leadership progression.
Deep subject matter expertise in FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and retirement plan administration (401k/pension).
High proficiency in Google Suite (Google Sheets, Docs, Slides), enterprise HRIS platforms, and core administrative applications.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization and guide cross-functional teams without direct line authority.
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Demonstrated track record of managing multi-faceted, high-stakes projects autonomously with minimal supervision.
Superior verbal, written, presentation, and facilitation skills suited for all employee audiences, including executives.

Responsibilities

Direct the overall design, strategy, communication, and ongoing administration of health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and leave policies.
Continuously evaluate current benefit offerings against peer organizations and industry trends to ensure market competitiveness, value, and cost-effectiveness.
Compile, analyze, and present advanced benefit data reports, cost projections, and plan performance metrics for leadership and regulatory bodies.
Lead annual Open Enrollment projects end-to-end—managing timelines, task delegation, documentation, and targeted employee communication campaigns.
Oversee plan renewals, negotiate terms, and manage strategic relationships with insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators (TPAs) to ensure high service quality and optimal ROI.
Maintain rigorous adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and ERISA.
Author, review, and update Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), plan documents, and internal HR policies to ensure compliance and administrative accuracy.
Collaborate with and advise HR business partners, legal teams, and business units to drive process improvements and resolve complex benefit inquiries.
Serve as a functional SME and support lead for direct reports and peers across HR Operations.
Develop high-impact, themed communications and programs to drive employee understanding, engagement, and plan adoption.