Senior Manager, Benefits

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Job ID: 125502BR

Type: Human Resources

Primary Location: Richmond, Virginia

Date Posted: 07/22/2025

Job Details:

Company Description

Performance Food Group is a customer-centric foodservice distribution leader headquartered in Richmond, Va. Grounded by roots that date back to a grocery peddler in 1885, PFG has a nationwide network of approximately 150 distribution centers, 35,000-plus talented associates, and thousands of valued suppliers across the country. With the goal of helping customers thrive, PFG markets and delivers quality food and related products to independent and chain restaurants, schools, business and industry locations, convenience operations, healthcare facilities, vending distributors, office coffee service distributors, big box retailers, and theaters across the U.S.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose

At PFG, We Deliver the Goods for our associates. As Senior Manager of Benefits you'll play a critical role in delivering our expansive benefit programs for associates across our fast-growing family of companies. In this role, you will set the strategic direction and drive the execution of benefit offerings that directly impact the lives of our associates. Reporting to the Director of Benefits & Wellness, you will be responsible for program development, acquisition integration and benefits team leadership-ensuring our offerings are competitive, cost effective, compliant and aligned with PFG's talent strategy. This is a high-impact role that combines strategic planning, innovative thinking and data-driven decision-making to drive measurable results across recruitment, retention and overall employee well-being.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive strategy and lead continuous improvement of PFG's comprehensive benefits programs, including health & welfare plans, wellness initiatives, retirement, Employee Stock Purchase Program, mental health, voluntary benefits and more.
• Direct management of vendor deliverables, champion innovation and drive ongoing assessment of emerging trends
• Provide strategic leadership on benefits trends and workforce needs, based on strong data analytics and trends
• Lead benefits integration for M&A deals, including harmonization and post-acquisition alignment
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA and proper filings). Partner with Legal and broker to assess and mitigate risks
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, finance, legal, and executive leadership to align benefits with business goals
• Leverage HRIS, vendor sites and benefits-enrollment systems to automate team functions and reporting
• Develop and deliver clear and engaging benefits communication, designed with our employee population in mind. Champion a culture of well-being and benefits literacy
• Oversee audits, filings (e.g., Form 5500), and documentation to maintain regulatory compliance
• Lead and develop a team of benefits professionals, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development
• Develop and manage the benefits budget, including forecasting and cost containment strategies
• Represent the company in industry forums and benchmarking groups
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree - Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Work Experience:

7 - 10 Years Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field progressive experience in benefits or total rewards

3 - 5 Years Leadership or management role

3 - 5 Years Experience in a multi-state or global organization

Required Qualifications:

Deep knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance requirements

Strong analytical, financial, and project management skills

Proven ability to lead teams and manage large-scale programs

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strategic thinking with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education: Master's Degree/MBA

Licenses and Certifications:

Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)-IFEBP

SPHR or SHRM-SCP

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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