Benefits Program Manager

Resource Innovations is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Benefits Program Manager to take the lead on our employee benefits and leave of absence programs. This is an exciting opportunity to own and evolve programs that directly impact employee experience, wellbeing, and engagement. In this role, you'll drive the execution of our benefits offerings, ensure compliance, and play a key role in advancing our Total Rewards function. If you enjoy blending strategy with hands-on execution-and want to make a meaningful impact-this role is for you.

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.

Duties and Responsibilities

Benefits Program Management- 60%

You'll own and elevate our benefits programs end-to-end:

• Design, implement, and manage global employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness, and voluntary benefits.
• Lead and administer open enrollment, benefits communications, and employee education programs.
• Build strong benefit partnerships - managing our benefit broker and vendor relationships, contracts, and cost-effective delivery of benefits.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ACA, ERISA, COBRA).
• Enhance and optimize benefits systems, including supporting a large scale Workday HRIS implementation, to create a seamless employee experience
• Oversee benefits billing and reconciliation to ensure coverage and payment accuracy
• Serve as the go-to expert for questions--- delivering clear, supportive guidance to our team members

Leaves of Absence Administration- 30%

• You'll help employees navigate important life moments with clarity and care:
• Guide employees and managers through company sponsored leaves and other regulatory leaves including FMLA, ADA, and state-specific programs.
• Help ensure leaves are handled fairly, smoothly, and in compliance with regulations.
• Track leaves, support return-to-work planning, and provide thoughtful, responsive support
• Partner closely with Payroll to ensure accurate leave payments

Special Projects & HR Initiatives- 10%

• Support other HRIS and benefits system enhancements and reporting improvements
• Partner on Total Rewards projects, including compensation, benchmarking, and process improvements
• Deliver insights and data-driven recommendations to leadership
• Other duties as assigned.