Benefits Manager Jobs in Ohio

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)

  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 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

  • Columbus, OH
  • 20 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 20 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...

Payroll and Compensation Specialist

  • Minster, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Minster, OH
  • 1 day ago

reporting Have strong communication (written, verbal, interpersonal) with all levels of associates Possess self-driven work habits, organization, attention to detail, and follow-through Familiarity Dayforce...

Sr. Account Manager - Benefits

  • Beachwood, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Beachwood, OH
  • 1 day ago

Strategize with the account executive/broker to support all marketing, renewal, and open enrollment related activities....

Benefits Manager

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

Position: Benefits Manager Location: Columbus, OH Benefits Manager The Benefits Manager is a key member of the HR team and provides specialized leadership for OTC's health and welfare and retirement...

Benefits Coordinator

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

Our Company ResCare Community Living Overview Are you the super-star multitasker type, strong in administration skills? Our Administrative and Clerical positions support the business from multiple...

Payroll Manager

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 2 days ago

What you will do Manages full cycle of payroll activities and processes, including biweekly and monthly payroll runs, bonus and commission payments, garnishments, tax reporting, year-end processing...

Benefits Coordinator

  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago

Participate in the preparation and delivery of new hire benefits orientation and annual open enrollment activities....

Leaves of Absence & Benefits Specialist

  • Toledo, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Toledo, OH
  • 2 days ago

Title: Leaves of Absence & Benefits Specialist Department Org: Human Resources - 105760 Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association Primary...

Manager, Employee Benefits

  • Kent, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Kent, OH
  • 3 days ago

Serve as the project leader on assigned projects; plan, organize, coordinate, and implement the university activities in the areas of benefits education, new hire and open enrollment, data integrity...

Benefits Coordinator

  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago

Deliver new hire orientation and support open enrollment activities and presentations. Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes....

Benefits Specialist

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 4 days ago

Join our dynamic team as a Benefits Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing our organization's compensation and benefits programs. Your expertise...

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

  • Columbus, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 4 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...

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 5 days ago

Coordinates on-site benefits meetings (such as 403b), annual open enrollment meetings, and other meetings as requested, including scheduling rooms, room set up, special function form completion, etc...

Regional Payroll Manager (US/CA)

  • Columbus, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 7 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....

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in Ohio

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


Highest Education Level

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



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