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Catamount Constructors

Benefits Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

The Benefits Manager is responsible for designing, administering, and continuously improving Catamount's total rewards programs to attract, retain, and engage exceptional employee-owners. This role ...

Dickerson Group

WI · On-site

$55 - $65/hr

OVERVIEW Benefits Coordinator - Employee Benefits - Location: Hybrid - Deerfield or Downers Grove, IL At Alera Group, our Employee Benefits team helps employers design, implement, and support ...

EK Machine

Benefits Manager

Fall River, WI · On-site

$75 - $100/hr

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Benefits Manager to lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of our employee benefits programs. This role ensures our offerings are ...

Martin Marietta

Benefits Specialist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

The Benefits Specialist handles employee and retiree benefit issues escalated by our field HR partners to ensure quick, equitable and courteous resolution. * Applies knowledge of company's benefit ...

Barnard College

Benefits Manager

New York, NY · On-site

Job: Benefits Manager Reporting to the Associate Director, Benefits & Employee Wellbeing, the Benefits Manager will manage the day-to-day health and total rewards plans, and enhancing workflow ...

Apache Corporation

Benefits Analyst

Houston, TX · On-site

$65 - $95/hr

The Benefits Analyst is responsible for analyzing, administering, and supporting the company's employee benefits programs. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, administering leave ...

LHD Benefit Advisors

Benefit Advisor

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$55K - $69K/yr

This is a business development and client-facing consulting role focused on health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. As a Benefit Advisor, you ...

Quest Global

Benefits Specialist

Windsor, CT · Remote

$70K - $80K/yr

Oversee day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, voluntary benefits, and leave of absence programs. * Lead annual open ...

JR HAYNIE DDS PC

Benefits Coordinator

Coeur D Alene, ID · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Benefits: * Health Reimbursement program * 401(k) matching * Employee discounts Insurance Benefits Coordinator - Oral Surgery Office (In-Office) Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID Pay: $20-$24 per hour ...

Frazer Jones

Benefits Manager

Hayward, CA · On-site

Our client, a growing accounting firm with approximately 850 employees, is seeking a Benefits Manager to oversee and enhance its employee benefits programs. This is a hands-on role focused on ...

Addison Group

Benefits Administrator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$30 - $32/hr

Benefits Administrator Industry: Nonprofit Location (city, state): Chicago, IL - Northwest Side Assignment Type: 3-6 Month Contract Pay: $30-$32/hour Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM ...

Medix

Benefits Counselor

Denver, CO · On-site

$30 - $36.50/hr

Answering benefits questions for all core products available to employees: medical, dental, vision, life and disability, and all voluntary and miscellaneous products. * ID card assistance * Finding ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for benefits in the United States is $44,738.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $48,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a benefits specialist?

Benefits specialists are human resources professionals who manage employee benefits programs within organizations. They are responsible for administering health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other employee perks. Their job includes communicating benefits options to employees, ensuring compliance with laws, handling enrollment, and resolving issues related to benefits. Benefits specialists play a key role in attracting and retaining talent by designing competitive benefits packages.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a benefits specialist?

To thrive as a Benefits Specialist, you need expertise in employee benefits administration, knowledge of relevant laws (such as ERISA and ACA), and usually a bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field. Familiarity with HR information systems (HRIS), benefits management software, and certifications like CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) are commonly required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills help you effectively manage programs and support employees. These skills ensure compliance, accurate administration, and employee satisfaction, which are crucial for organizational success.

What are some common challenges benefits specialists face when managing employee benefits programs?

Benefits Specialists often encounter challenges such as keeping up with constantly changing regulations, balancing cost-effectiveness with employee satisfaction, and ensuring accurate and timely communication of benefits information to employees. Additionally, they must coordinate with multiple vendors and departments, address individual employee concerns, and manage open enrollment periods, which can be particularly demanding. Successfully navigating these challenges requires strong organizational skills, up-to-date knowledge of benefits laws, and effective communication abilities.

What is the difference between Benefits vs Benefits Coordinator?

AspectBenefitsBenefits Coordinator
Primary RoleDesigning, managing, and communicating employee benefits programsAdministering and coordinating employee benefits programs
Required CredentialsKnowledge of benefits policies, certifications like CEBS often preferredUnderstanding of benefits administration, HR systems
Work EnvironmentHR departments, benefits providers, corporate officesHR teams, benefits administration platforms
Industry UsageUsed across industries to develop benefits strategiesCommonly found in HR and benefits departments

Benefits professionals focus on creating and strategizing employee benefits programs, while Benefits Coordinators handle the day-to-day administration and communication of these programs. Both roles are essential in HR but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Benefits job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,738 per year, or $21.5 per hour.

Benefits Manager

Catamount Constructors

Denver, CO • On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Administer all employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, and retirement plans.

  • Lead benefits administration, leave management, and compliance reporting, ensuring programs are compliant, financially responsible, and aligned with company culture.

  • Manage employee benefit enrollments, open enrollment processes, and vendor relationships, and resolve complex benefit and claims issues.

Job description

Build What Matters. Build Your Future. 

Catamount builds the spaces communities depend on every day. From distribution centers that keep goods moving and medical facilities that provide critical care, to housing, restaurants, and fire stations serving local neighborhoods, our work supports real life. As a best-in-class, 100% employee-owned general contractor with a national reach, we complete projects across diverse markets and regions. This diversity empowers us, keeps our teams moving forward, and creates long-term opportunities for the people shaping our company.  

Why choose Catamount?  

We're financially stable, growing, and built for the long haul. Our extensive national backlog and diverse project types provide stability, momentum, and opportunities. At Catamount, careers advance. Employee-owners can grow, move between project types and markets, and build long-term careers without starting over. Teams are carefully staffed, work-life balance is prioritized, and our people are seen as long-term assets. 

Diverse work. Real stability. Shared success. 

Position Overview

  • The Benefits Manager is responsible for designing, administering, and continuously improving Catamount's total rewards programs to attract, retain, and engage exceptional employee-owners. This role leads benefits administration, leave management, retirement programs, compliance reporting, and total rewards communications while partnering closely with Finance and the People Team to ensure programs are compliant, financially responsible, and aligned with Catamount's culture. 

Role & Responsibilities

  • Benefits Administration
    • Administer all employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, and retirement plans and other company-provided benefits such as the Catamount Family Leave Policy.
    • Serve as the primary contact for benefit vendors, brokers, third-party administrators, and retirement providers.
    • Resolve complex employee benefit and claims issues.
    • Manage employee benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, and ongoing plan administration.
    • Lead annual Open Enrollment including planning, communications, employee education, and execution.
    • Manage and maintain HRIS and benefits administration systems to ensure accurate data flow, eligibility feeds, and reporting
  • Leave & Workers' Compensation
    • Administer all applicable federal, state, and company leave programs including FMLA, ADA accommodations, disability, personal leave, and other protected leaves.
    • Coordinate workers' compensation claims, case management, and return-to-work processes in partnership with Safety and HR.
    • Serve as the subject matter expert on leave regulations and employee accommodations.
  • Compliance & Governance
    • Partner with Finance to support annual Form 5500 filings and retirement plan compliance.
    • Perform regular audits of benefits, eligibility, enrollment, and vendor data to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws.
  • Financial Stewardship & Reporting
    • Reconcile benefit premium statements and monitor vendor billing accuracy.
    • Perform quality assurance reviews of benefit and enrollment data.
    • Analyze utilization, participation, and cost trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
    • Administers compensation and benefits surveys, evaluating market data to ensure a fair, competitive, and well-informed total rewards strategy.
    • Partner closely with Payroll to ensure accurate deductions and benefit processing.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
  • Five or more years of progressive experience in total rewards, benefits, compensation, or human resources preferred. 
  • Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and other applicable employment regulations.
  • Experience administering retirement plans, leave programs, and vendor relationships.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
  • CEBS, SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or related certification preferred. 
Salary Range
$90,000—$130,000 USD

Why You'll Love Working Here 

  • A culture that develops leaders. Grow alongside experienced mentors in an environment rooted in accountability, trust, and shared success.  
  • Work that builds careers. With projects spanning multiple markets, you'll have opportunities to grow, specialize, and evolve as your career goals take shape. 
  • 100% employee-owned. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) aligns our employee-owners with our mission. When Catamount succeeds, employee-owners share that success. 
  • Benefits that support everyday life. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); a 401(k); an ESOP; a generous VacationFlex program; paid sick time; and optional programs such as pet insurance and AFLAC accident, critical illness, and hospital policies. 

Please refer to the Summary Plan Descriptions for eligibility requirements and additional details. 

Catamount Constructors Incorporated does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or recruiting firms. Any resume submitted to any employee of Catamount without a prior executed agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Catamount Constructors Incorporated. Recruiting agencies - thank you for not calling or emailing.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:

Catamount Constructors, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.