Description

We are partnering with a leading professional services organization on their search for a Senior Manager of Benefits & Wellness, a role responsible for overseeing the strategy, administration, and ongoing enhancement of all employee benefits and wellness programs.

This is a high visibility role that partners closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and leadership to deliver an exceptional employee experience across multiple locations.

About the Role

The Senior Manager of Benefits & Wellness will manage the full lifecycle of firmwide benefit programs—including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSAs, commuter benefits, EAP, and more—while leading wellness initiatives and overseeing a small team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fastpaced environment, enjoys both strategic ownership and handson problem solving, and values a collaborative, peoplefocused culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daytoday administration of all employee benefit programs.
• Review and approve benefitsrelated payroll inputs, deductions, and leaverelated impacts.
• Partner with Payroll, HR Operations, and Finance to reconcile benefits and resolve discrepancies.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex benefits, payroll, and eligibility issues.
• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of benefits and wellness programs.
• Manage Open Enrollment, including HRIS setup, materials, presentations, and audits.
• Oversee the firm’s Wellness Program and Wellness Committee; develop wellness events and initiatives.
• Manage executive medical programs, claims processing, billing, and yearend reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations (ERISA, COBRA, ADA, Section 125, HIPAA, etc.).
• Coordinate government filings (1094C/1095C, Form 5500, Form 720, CMS disclosures).
• Review vendor contracts, MSAs, BAAs, and service agreements.
• Participate in annual benefits budgeting and ongoing expense tracking.
• Lead process documentation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee complex leaves of absence and serve as subject matter expert on leave regulations.
• Manage COBRA administration and carrier relationships.
• Ensure accurate monthly carrier invoice reconciliation and benefits reporting.
• Maintain HRIS benefits administration (Dayforce preferred).
• Oversee workers’ compensation reporting, OSHA compliance, and incident tracking.
• Manage internal benefits and wellness content to ensure accuracy and accessibility.

Hybrid Schedule: In-office Tuesday-Thursday; WFH Monday and Friday

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 10+ years of benefits administration experience.
• SHRM certification or CEBS designation a plus.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of plan design, benefits compliance, and leave administration.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and timemanagement skills.
• Proven peoplemanagement and coaching experience.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems; Dayforce experience preferred.