Manager, Health & Welfare Benefits

Omnicom

Manager of Health & Welfare Benefits at Omnicom responsible for employee benefits administration. Overseeing compliance, vendor management, and collaboration with HR, Finance, and Payroll.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in benefits administration, including U.S. health and welfare plans, compliance with regulations such as ERISA and ACA, and effective vendor management. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in HRIS systems support data-driven decision making and operational execution.

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Benefits Administration ExperienceVendor ManagementCompliance Knowledge (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA)Advanced Excel SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Benefits AdministrationVendor ManagementCompliance KnowledgeAdvanced ExcelHRIS SystemsData-Driven Decision MakingProject ManagementOpen Enrollment ManagementEmployee Benefit ProgramsLeave of Absence Administration

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAttention to DetailCustomer-Service MindsetStructured Problem SolvingTeamwork Capability

Tools & Technologies

HRIS SystemsWorkday

Industry Keywords

Employee BenefitsHealth and Welfare PlansLegal ComplianceRenewalsOperational Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer the ongoing management of employee benefit programs (e.g., medical, dental, life, wellness), disability and leave of absence, including U.S. and (where applicable) international plans
Assist with annual open enrollment, including timeline management, employee communications, and coordination with vendors, brokers, and internal partners.
Manage vendor relationships, and service issues; escalate and resolve complex member concerns (billing, eligibility, system issues, and related administration matters)
Partner with HR, Finance, and Payroll to ensure accurate deductions, eligibility feeds, enrollments, and day-to-day operational execution.
Administer leaves of absence, ensuring adherence to applicable policies and legal requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible benefits administration experience, including hands-on ownership of U.S. health and welfare plans
Working knowledge of benefits compliance requirements (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA) and experience partnering with legal/compliance resources as needed
Experience preferred regarding vendor management (carriers/TPAs/brokers), renewals, and benefit plan operations
Strong analytical capability, including advanced Excel skills and experience using HRIS/benefits administration systems (e.g., Workday or similar)
Clear written and verbal communication; able to translate complex benefits topics into employee-friendly guidance
Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and sound judgment
Project management skills to run renewals/open enrollment and multiple concurrent initiatives
Customer-service mindset with structured problem solving for escalated member issues
Data-driven decision making; ability to build and present insights and recommendations to stakeholders
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across HR, Finance, Payroll, and external partners
Strong teamwork capability is a must