Benefits Manager Jobs in Austin, TX

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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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...

Manager, Compensation

  • Austin, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 7 days ago

Overview The Compensation Manager is responsible for managing the compensation program which includes base pay, additional pay, performance-based incentives, and executive compensation. This role...

Regional Payroll Manager (US/CA)

  • Austin, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 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....

Benefits Coordinator

  • Austin, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 8 days ago

Prepares and designs the Benefits Plan highlight overview annually for publication and open enrollment....

Benefits Analyst

  • Austin, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 8 days ago

Manage administration of open enrollment process for the company. Assist in developing project and communications plan. Facilitate smooth transition for all participants....

Health & Benefits - Analyst

  • Austin, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 13 days ago

As a Health and Benefits Analyst, you will contribute to a wide variety of complex projects involving the design, financing and ongoing management of the full spectrum of health and benefit...

Sr Payroll Manager

  • Austin, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 13 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

  • Austin, TX
  • 14 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 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...

Benefits Specialist I

  • Austin, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 15 days ago

Contribute to projects, such as an open enrollment, benefit fairs, communications plans and website enhancements....

Payroll Manager II

  • Austin, TX
  • 17 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 17 days ago

Self Financial is a venture-backed, high-growth FinTech company with a mission to increase economic inclusion and financial resilience by empowering people to build credit and build savings. We're...

Payroll Manager

  • Austin, TX
  • 17 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 17 days ago

Support the year-end process, including W-2 generation and distribution. Supervise and mentor our talented payroll staff....

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

  • Austin, TX
  • 18 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 18 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 to...

Remote Work

Benefits Specialist II

  • Austin, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 60+ days ago

Who we are: Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $38.9 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding...

Surgery Benefit Coordinator, Revenue Cycle, UT Health Austin

  • Austin, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 90+ days ago

Job Posting Title: Surgery Benefit Coordinator, Revenue Cycle, UT Health Austin --- Hiring Department: Dell Medical School --- Position Open To: All Applicants --- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---...

Benefits Manager

  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago

The Benefits Manager serves as the primary liaison between brokers/consultants and HR on all things related to benefits and compliance matters....

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in Austin, TX

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


Highest Education Level

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



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