
Benefits Program Manager (Implementation & Design)
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Overview
Job Description
Benefits Program Manager (Contract – 8 Months)
Location: Buffalo, NY (Onsite)Pay Rate: $40/hourSchedule: Monday–Friday
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Benefits Program Manager to support an 8-month project focused on the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefit programs. This role will play a key part in ensuring benefit plans are accurately configured, compliant, and effectively rolled out to employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design and implementation of new or updated employee benefit programs
- Configure and test systems to ensure benefit plans are set up correctly
- Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and Legal teams to coordinate implementations
- Collaborate with external vendors, brokers, and consultants
- Ensure programs meet all compliance and regulatory requirements
- Develop and support employee communications regarding benefit offerings
- Identify and resolve issues to ensure smooth program rollout
- Assist with audits, reporting, and reconciliation of benefit data and payroll deductions
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration and implementation
- Experience working in an HRIS-supported environment
Required Experience
- Experience setting up and administering benefits programs for a self-insured employer
- Proven experience creating Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs)
Preferred Experience
- Implementing and communicating benefits programs
- Administering self-insured programs
- Reconciling benefit data and performing audits using Excel or similar tools
- Working with brokers, carriers, and vendors, including RFP/vendor selection
- Supporting compliance, plan documentation, and regulatory reporting
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