Benefits Manager, Cerebral

• 5+ years of experience in benefits administration, with emphasis on health & wellness, 401(k), and LOA programs
• Proven ability to manage day-to-day operations, including vendor relationships, compliance, and employee engagement
• Deep knowledge of benefits and leave-related compliance (ACA, FMLA, ADA, NDT, 401(k) audits, and Form 5500)
• Strong analytical and project management skills; capable of prioritizing and delivering across multiple initiatives
• Clear, confident communicator able to explain complex benefit topics to diverse audiences
• Experience integrating vendor platforms and coordinating with payroll systems
• Data-driven decision-maker with strong problem-solving abilities

Desirable

• Cerebral is seeking a dynamic and experienced Benefits Manager to join our People team in a fully remote capacity.
• This role owns the end-to-end strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of employee benefits and leave of absence programs.
• Success in this role requires a proactive self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, collaborates cross-functionally with ease, and brings a solution-focused, can-do attitude.
• You’ll play a key part in shaping the employee experience while ensuring operational excellence and compliance
• Strategy & Leadership
• Lead the strategy, design, and implementation of health, wellness, and retirement benefit programs
• Drive annual renewals and vendor RFPs, analyzing proposed changes for cost and business impact
• Conduct audits, surveys, and analysis on demographics, utilization, and program effectiveness to inform decisions
• Operations & Compliance
• Oversee day-to-day administration of benefits programs, including enrollment, vendor management, employee inquiries and regulatory compliance
• Manage LOA programs (FMLA, statutory leave), coordinating with payroll for accurate tracking and pay continuity
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including ACA, COBRA, ERISA, and HIPAA
• Collaboration & Integration
• Partner with HR, payroll, finance, and external vendors to deliver seamless benefits and LOA operations
• Lead retirement plan administration and coordinate 401(k) audits and NDT testing
• Education & Communication
• Develop and deliver benefits education strategies for new hires, open enrollment, and year-round engagement
• Create clear, accessible employee communications that empower informed decision-making
• Measurement & Reporting
• Identify key metrics and outcomes to measure program success; report insights to senior leadership