Benefits Manager Jobs in Colorado

A Benefits Manager in the human resources industry is responsible for designing, planning, and implementing corporate benefits programs, policies, and procedures. They manage compensation and benefits packages, ensuring they are competitive and compliant with legal requirements. They are also responsible for negotiating with vendors and brokers for services such as health insurance. They often manage wellness programs and retirement plans. They analyze current benefits trends to estimate impact on the company and its employees, and ensure that program implementation goes smoothly by coordinating with the HR and other relevant departments.

Important skills for a Benefits Manager include excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with HR software like HRIS or HRMS. Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws is crucial. Many Benefits Managers hold a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, and some roles may require a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or similar certification. Before becoming a Benefits Manager, a person might work as a Human Resources Generalist, Compensation and Benefits Specialist, or Human Resources Manager.

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Payroll Manager

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 8 days ago

RFSD is seeking a Payroll Manager to maintain day-to-day oversight of all payroll related functions and supervise all activities necessary to payroll, while serving a 1,000+ employee base. This...

Social Work/Counselor I- Benefits Specialist - CMHHIP

  • Pueblo, CO
  • 2 hours ago
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 2 hours ago

This recruitment is only open to current Colorado Residents Only This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies both full and part time <span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;">...

Benefits Manager (Hybrid)

  • Lakewood, CO
  • 2 hours ago
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 2 hours ago

Strategize and execute the open enrollment process, ensuring maximum employee engagement and utilization of benefits....

Benefits Manager

  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago

Kutak Rock LLP Benefits Manager in Denver , Colorado JOB SUMMARY Kutak Rock LLP seeks a Benefits Manager to join its national Human Resource team....

Benefits Analyst

  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago

Support client in open enrollment preparation and execution. Review plan documents (SBCs, SPDs, Certs, etc.) and ensure accuracy of content....

Benefits Specialist

  • Boulder, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 4 days ago

Benefits Specialist - Leaves and ADA Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303 $25.98 - $38.98 an hour Full-Time, Days, 32-40 hours per week Hybrid We have 2 new Benefits Specialist openings. We...

Benefits Specialist, Workers Comp (Part Time)

  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Benefits Manager, the Benefits Specialist will have a strong focus on Workers' Compensation administration....

Payroll/Benefits Specialist

  • Englewood, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Englewood, CO
  • 6 days ago

Manager Conduct biweekly reconciliation of benefit deductions on payroll registers Upload benefit deductions for payroll as needed Upload benefits files to providers as required Support the Benefits...

Compensation Manager II

  • Denver, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 6 days ago

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive...

Payroll Manager

  • Rifle, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Rifle, CO
  • 9 days ago

BASIC FUNCTION: The Payroll Manager serves as a member of the Finance Department at Grand River Hospital District and is responsible for managing payroll processing operations. RESPONSIBILITIES:...

Payroll Manager

  • Denver, CO
  • 12 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 12 days ago

Dispute Resolution: Address and resolve complex payroll discrepancies, garnishments, or corrections promptly and professionally....

Payroll Manager

  • Englewood, CO
  • 14 days ago
  • Englewood, CO
  • 14 days ago

E2 Optics is an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. We help clients deploy remarkably efficient solutions that are modern, turnkey, and minimize...

Payroll Manager OVG Corporate Denver

  • Denver, CO
  • 15 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 15 days ago

Dispute Resolution: Address and resolve complex payroll discrepancies, garnishments, or corrections promptly and professionally....

Remote Pharmacy Benefits Analyst

  • CO
  • 16 days ago
  • CO
  • 16 days ago

and implement benefit solutions to promote quality and achieve cost savings Participates in the setup and monitoring of Medicare Pharmacy benefits and PDE accuracy in collaboration with out Pharmacy Benefit...

Remote Work

Authorization & Benefits Coordinator (Hybrid Schedule)

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 17 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 17 days ago

enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1) Short Term Disability Insurance Term Life Insurance Plan For California Applicants...

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in Colorado

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Benefits Managers in Colorado offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.2%
Master's Degree
28.3%
Associate's Degree
8.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.3%
High School or GED
6.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Benefits Managers in Colorado
4-6 years
57.1%
6-8 years
23.8%
8-10 years
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%



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