Benefits Manager
Evonik
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Piscataway • New Jersey • Pennsylvania • United States
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Salary
💰 $94,600 - $171,500 per year
About the role
- Manage day-to-day administration of U.S. benefits programs for employees and retirees (health, welfare, and retirement plans)
- Oversee end-to-end benefits processes across internal systems and external vendors to ensure data accuracy and effective delivery
- Lead annual enrollment and total rewards statements, including employee and stakeholder communication and education
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, CMS, HHS, IRS, DOL) and manage required reporting
- Handle Form 5500 filings, audits, and maintenance of plan documents (SPDs, amendments, notices, etc.)
- Lead and support key benefits-related projects, including acquisitions and divestitures
- Act as a primary contact for benefits service delivery, partnering with HRIT, payroll, and vendors to resolve data and system issues
- Manage vendor relationships, including performance oversight, contracts, and invoicing
- Analyze market trends and benchmark data to recommend competitive, cost-effective benefits strategies and support workforce retention
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree or CEBS certification preferred
- 10+ years of experience managing complex health, welfare, and retirement benefit plans in a multi-location, union-based U.S. company, strongly preferred
- Proven ability to independently manage active/retiree benefits and both qualified and non-qualified retirement plans
- Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders (Legal, Finance, CFO, Labor Relations) and external counsel to ensure compliance
- Background working with benefits vendors, recordkeepers, consultants, and handling invoice processing
- Strong proficiency with HRIS systems, data management, and file feeds to external vendors
- Familiarity with ADP EV6 and Workday preferred for daily operations and issue resolution
- In-depth knowledge of benefits-related laws and regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, CMS, HHS, IRS, DOL) and strong communication/team collaboration skills
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
benefits administrationdata managementForm 5500 filingsauditsreportingvendor managementbenefits strategy analysisretirement plans managementhealth and welfare plans managementcompliance management
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationleadershipproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementproject managementanalytical thinkingorganizational skillsteam collaborationindependent management
Certifications
Bachelor's degreegraduate degreeCEBS certification