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- San Antonio, TX
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
- <p>Benefits Manager (Contract)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> San Antonio, TX (<strong>Onsite Required</strong>)</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 Months</p><p>A respected higher education organization is seeking an experienced <strong>Benefits Manager</strong> for a six-month contract assignment. This individual will oversee the administration and continuous improvement of a comprehensive employee benefits program while partnering closely with Human Resources, leadership, vendors, and employees to deliver an exceptional benefits experience.</p><p>This is a highly visible, hands-on role requiring strong knowledge of employee benefits administration, compliance, vendor management, and HRIS systems.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Benefits Administration & Strategy</p><ul><li>Administer a comprehensive employee benefits program including medical, dental, vision, prescription, retirement, FSA/HSA, life insurance, disability, employee assistance programs, tuition benefits, and leave administration.</li><li>Support benefits strategy through plan analysis, recommendations, and continuous program evaluation.</li><li>Lead annual open enrollment planning, implementation, employee communications, and enrollment activities.</li><li>Partner with brokers and benefit vendors to evaluate plan performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and recommend enhancements.</li><li>Review and reconcile benefit invoices and premium payments to ensure accuracy.</li></ul><p>Employee Communications</p><ul><li>Develop and maintain employee benefit communications and educational materials.</li><li>Conduct new hire benefit orientations, open enrollment meetings, and employee education sessions.</li><li>Provide guidance to employees regarding benefit eligibility, enrollment, life events, and retirement programs.</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit questions and issue resolution.</li></ul><p>Benefits Operations & HRIS</p><ul><li>Administer benefits through the organization's HRIS platform.</li><li>Maintain benefit system configurations, eligibility rules, and vendor file feeds.</li><li>Test and validate system updates and enhancements.</li><li>Evaluate existing processes and recommend workflow improvements to increase efficiency and improve the employee experience.</li><li>Produce reports and analyze benefits data to support decision-making.</li></ul><p>Compliance & Vendor Management</p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing employee benefits.</li><li>Support ACA reporting and related compliance activities.</li><li>Coordinate required benefits testing and reporting.</li><li>Maintain plan documents, policies, and compliance records.</li><li>Manage relationships with external vendors, brokers, and benefit providers.</li></ul><p>Wellness Programs</p><ul><li>Coordinate employee wellness initiatives and annual wellness programming.</li><li>Plan and facilitate wellness events, educational sessions, and employee engagement activities.</li><li>Monitor participation and evaluate program effectiveness.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-07-17T00:00:00Z