Benefits Manager Jobs in Lenexa, KS

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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Benefits Specialist (Health & Welfare)

  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 5 hours ago

Support compliance activities related to Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), including the preparation of reports and filings required by federal and state agencies such as the Internal...

US E-Internal Services-Talent-Benefits Specialist (Health & Welfare)-MK

  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 19 hours ago

Support compliance activities related to Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), including the preparation of reports and filings required by federal and state agencies such as the Internal...

Benefits Specialist - Evansville, IN or Overland Park, KS

  • Overland Park, KS (8 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Overland Park, KS (8 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Love Your Mondays again! Join the Future of Connectivity with Metronet and Vexus! Are you ready to launch your career with one of the nation's fastest-growing fiber-optic powerhouses? Welcome to...

Account Manager Employee Benefits

  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 2 days ago

needed Inputs data into appropriate software for vendors/carriers/clients within required timeframe Coordinate employee communications for enrollment Participate with new client set-up, renewals, and open...

Employee Benefits Account Manager

  • Leawood, KS (5 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Leawood, KS (5 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: As a Employee Benefits Account Manager with our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the agency. You will: • Manage a book of business comprised of...

Benefits Specialist

  • Overland Park, KS (8 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (8 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 3 days ago

Supports the Benefits Manager during the planning and execution of the Company's annual open enrollment....

Benefits Specialist

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 6 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 6 days ago

Coordinate open enrollment and ensure timely communication and support for employees. Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations accurately in HRIS....

Payroll Manager Leawood, KS

  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 8 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 8 days ago

The Manager, Payroll role is critical to ensuring the team is processing the bi-weekly, monthly, quarter, semester payrolls for all US and Canada employees accurately and timely. Manage a team...

Remote Work

Payroll Manager Leawood, KS

  • Leawood, KS (5 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 8 days ago
  • Leawood, KS (5 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 8 days ago

The Manager, Payroll role is critical to ensuring the team is processing the bi-weekly, monthly, quarter, semester payrolls for all US and Canada employees accurately and timely. Manage a team...

Remote Work

Employee Benefits Account Manager

  • Independence, MO (20 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 9 days ago
  • Independence, MO (20 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 9 days ago

Job Description: As a Employee Benefits Account Manager with our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the agency. You will: • Manage a book of business comprised of...

Account Manager Employee Benefits (Hybrid)

  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 10 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 10 days ago

needed Inputs data into appropriate software for vendors/carriers/clients within required timeframe Coordinate employee communications for enrollment Participate with new client set-up, renewals, and open...

Benefits Specialist 2 (Leave Administration) - 15295

  • Olathe, KS (6 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 12 days ago
  • Olathe, KS (6 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 12 days ago

Overview We are seeking a full-time Benefits Specialist 2 in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for benefit administration activities including health & welfare plans,...

Manager, Compensation Strategies

  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 14 days ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

Payroll Manager

  • Leawood, KS (5 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 22 days ago
  • Leawood, KS (5 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 22 days ago

Maintains knowledge of garnishment requirements and establishes procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor....

Senior Benefits Specialist

  • Merriam, KS (7 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 24 days ago
  • Merriam, KS (7 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 24 days ago

Facilitate the annual open enrollment process. Provide benefit system maintenance, including routine functions, training, troubleshooting, etc....

Demographic Data for Lenexa, KS

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in Lenexa, KS

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


Highest Education Level

Benefits Managers in Lenexa, KS 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 Lenexa, KS
4-6 years
57.1%
6-8 years
23.8%
8-10 years
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%



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