Benefits Manager Jobs in New Jersey

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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Relationship Manager - Employee Benefits

  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Group Benefit Support & Administration: Continually provide insurance expertise to your clients by managing benefit renewals, supporting Open Enrollment, and preparing quote proposals & benefit guides...

Benefits Specialist

  • Camden, NJ
  • 4 hours ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 4 hours ago

Short Description The Benefits Specialist will work closely with the Benefits Manager in the day-to-day administration of Coopers benefits program....

Payroll/Benefits Specialist

  • Woodbury, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodbury, NJ
  • 1 day ago

12-month position Available May 1, 2025 Competitive Salary and Benefits Experience in NJ public school payroll administration preferred. Systems 3000 software platform experience a plus. Deadline...

Operations Payroll & Benefits Specialist

  • Englewood, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Englewood, NJ
  • 1 day ago

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Payroll & Benefits Manager

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Payroll & Benefits Manager Jersey City, New Jersey | Full Time | $ 120,000 - $ 125,000 per year April 14, 2025 | Job ID: HR1414469NYC_......

Payroll Manager

  • Newark, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Oversee garnishments, 401k, and all other employee and employer payroll deductions....

Benefits Coordinator

  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Open Enrollment Assistance Provide support during the open enrollment period by preparing/reviewing documents, answering basic questions and tracking employee participation....

Global Benefits and Payroll Manager

  • Newark, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Partner with Human Resources team managing benefits and payroll administration. Assist in the planning of Company benefit strategies, events, plan designs, and communications....

Compensation Manager, Global HR M&A / US Proxy Statement

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Work Arrangement:** This role is based remotely, but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta (GA), Austin (TX), Detroit (MI), Warren (MI), or Mountain View (CA) you are expected to report...

Anticipated Benefits Specialist 2025 - 2026 School Year

  • Long Valley, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Long Valley, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Position Type: Board Office Support/Central Office Support Specialist Date Posted: 4/11/2025 Location: Washington Township Schools (Morris County) Date Available: 07/01/2025 Closing Date: When...

Regional Payroll Manager (US/CA)

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 6 days ago

About Us** We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies....

Specialist, Benefits Delivery

  • Newark, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Job Classification: Corporate - Human Resources The Health & Welfare Benefits Delivery team within the HR Delivery Team is responsible for the implementation, administration, and upkeep of global...

Compensation Manager, Vie President

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 7 days ago

The Compensation team is hiring a Vice President to drive compensation strategy and execution As a Compensation Vice President within the Compensation team, you will be a strategic solutions...

Payroll Manager - North America

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Payroll Manager - North America locations US - Morristown, NJ - HR REMOTE time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R52610 Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business...

US Payroll Manager

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Job Title: US Payroll Manager Location: Morristown, NJ About the job Ready to push the limits of whats possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the...

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in New Jersey

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


Highest Education Level

Benefits Managers in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
4-6 years
57.1%
6-8 years
23.8%
8-10 years
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%



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