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Benefits Manager (Remote Contract)
Duration: 2 - 3 Months
Industry: Telecommunications
We are supporting a well-known national organization that is looking for an experienced Benefits Manager to take the lead on U.S. benefits and leave operations during a crucial period. This is a fully remote role where your expertise will have an immediate impact. If you enjoy autonomy, problem solving, and creating a smooth employee experience, this opportunity is a strong match.
A major focus of this assignment is Workday Benefits and HRIS/payroll integrations. The successful candidate must be highly skilled in Workday configuration, eligibility logic, life event accuracy, payroll linkage, and system testing. This experience is essential for success in the role.
Why this role stands out
• You will serve as the primary decision-maker for benefits operations.
• Your work directly shapes employee support, accuracy, and compliance.
• You will run the upcoming Open Enrollment cycle from start to finish.
• You will operate with a high level of ownership and visibility across HR, Payroll, Legal, Finance, and vendor teams.
• Remote, flexible, and fast paced.
What you will oversee
• Daily administration of all U.S. benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSAs, HSAs, wellness, and retirement.
• Workday Benefits leadership, including eligibility design, life event processing, dependent verification, payroll deduction accuracy, and ongoing HRIS integrations.
• Complete Open Enrollment readiness, testing, communication, and vendor alignment.
• All leave programs including FMLA, ADA, parental leave, disability, and state leave requirements.
• Escalations for complex leave and benefits cases.
• Vendor relationships, performance reviews, issue escalation, and service accuracy.
• Compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and state-level laws.
• Routine audits of eligibility, billing, deductions, and system data, including reconciliation and corrections.
• Employee-facing support, guidance, and questions related to benefits and leave.
• Updates to documentation, educational materials, and benefits communications.
• Workflow improvements, system testing, and operational enhancements.
Key objectives during this assignment
• Deliver a seamless, accurate Open Enrollment cycle.
• Improve documentation and reduce ticket volume.
• Strengthen vendor accountability and case resolution times.
• Enhance leave processing accuracy and coordination with payroll.
• Maintain clean audits and transparent reconciliations.
What makes you a strong fit
• 6 to 10 years of hands-on experience in U.S. benefits administration with direct ownership of leave programs.
• Strong expertise with Workday Benefits and HRIS/payroll integrations. This is a top priority for the role.
• Deep knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and related regulations.
• Comfortable managing escalations and vendor relationships independently.
• Strong analytical skills and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to support employees with clarity and empathy.
• Proven experience drafting or improving policies, workflows, and benefits materials.
This is an excellent opportunity for a benefits professional who enjoys making an immediate impact, leading operations without heavy oversight, and helping shape a smoother employee experience.
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