Benefits Manager Jobs in Tennessee

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

  • Hermitage, TN
  • 4 hours ago
  • Hermitage, TN
  • 4 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...

Compensation Specialist

  • Arlington, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, TN
  • 2 days ago

The Compensation Specialist will support the administration and data upkeep of the hourly non-exempt workforce, including production and maintenance technicians at the plant. This role focuses on...

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

  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 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...

Regional Payroll Manager (US/CA)

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 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....

Compensation Manager

  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 7 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

Americas Payroll Manager (Remote)

  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago

Ensure compliance with all relevant reporting standards including taxes, tax filings, garnishments, and interfaces....

Remote Work

Payroll Manager

  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 10 days ago

Comprehensive understanding of payroll tax and garnishment concepts, applicable rules and regulations, and an ability to use this knowledge to support the growth of the Company....

Sr Payroll Manager

  • Memphis, TN
  • 12 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 12 days ago

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having...

Manager, Compensation Strategies

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 13 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 13 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...

Sr. Benefits Specialist

  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 16 days ago
  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 16 days ago

Support benefits team with employee escalation requests and department priorities such as open enrollment, new vendor implementation, survey participation, etc....

OB/GYN-Benefits Coordinator-FT

  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 22 days ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 22 days ago

Policy Name Benefits Coordinator Job Description and Responsibilities Department OB/GYN Effective Date Last Revision Policy Owner Clinic Manager Policy Description and Purpose: Managing patient...

Employee Benefits Account Manager

  • Memphis, TN
  • 23 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 23 days ago

OVERVIEW Group Benefits, an Alera Group company, is looking for an Employee Benefits Account Manager to join our team. We are seeking highly motivated colleagues who bring an equal mix of...

Senior Manager, Compensation

  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Senior Manager, Compensation in one of our hub office locations. Key responsibilities: Designs and implements the Schneider Electric compensation...

HR Benefits Coordinator- Part Time

  • Brentwood, TN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 45+ days ago

HR Benefits Coordinator- Part Time PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The role assists employees with benefits questions, manages phone calls and email correspondence, maintains employee database and files,...

Global Compensation and Benefits Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 28 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 28 days ago

We are seeking a talented and strategic Global Compensation and Benefits Manager to lead our global initiatives and ensure our offerings remain competitive and equitable across all regions....

Remote Work

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in Tennessee

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


Highest Education Level

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



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