1 Inventa PlaceSilver Spring, MD 20910 Kids Are Our Everything. Pay Range $113,672.00 - $189,467.20 About the Role: TheBenefits Manageris responsible forthe strategic design, administration and continuous improvement of the organization’s benefit programs. This role ensures these programs are competitive, compliant, employee-centered and aligned with organizational goals that enhance attraction, retention, engagement and overall workforce well-being. The position oversees the full lifecycle of benefits administration, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, leave and vendor management. This role partners closely with HR leadership, payroll, legal, finance, management and external vendors to ensure seamless integration of benefits and leave processes across the organization. The Benefits Manager also plays a key role in process optimization, system implementation and integration efforts, data analysis, and guides the development of communication and education strategies to improve understanding and utilization of benefits resources. What You’ll Bring: Minimum Education Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems or related area of study required. (Required) Master’s Degree (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience 5 years of progressive compensation and benefits experience and at least 3 years of which includes leading teams. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Strong knowledge of multi state leave laws and a demonstrated understanding of state and local leave requirements with the ability to interpret, apply and operationalize evolving legislation across a multi state workforce. Superior analytical, quantitative analysis and project management skills Excellent problem-solving skills and continuous process improvement orientation Excellent planning, time management, written and verbal communication skills, decision-making, presentation, organization and interpersonal skills Must possess the ability to establish, develop and maintain relationships with all employee levels Ability to establish and manage client relationships Ability to lead a team of 3+ individuals to deliver results Ability to adapt to different communication styles Expertise in reward technology platforms, managing the vendor and ensuring users are leveraging the technology to the fullest extent possible Advanced negotiation skills to enable optimal vendor selection with favorable terms to meet organizational needs Proficiency in MS Excel, (pivot tables, vlook-ups, etc.) Benefits Strategy, Systems recommend enhancements aligned with workforce needs. Leads annual open enrollment, including planning, vendor coordination, systems readiness, testing, communication strategy and execution. Partner with stakeholders such as HRIS, IT, Payroll, etc. to ensure accurate configuration and integration of benefit programs within HR systems and timekeeping platforms. Support system implementations, upgrades, testing, and process redesign initiatives impacting benefits and leave administration. Work closely with brokers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to optimize plan offerings and cost efficiency. Compliance organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible. Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. Please note that it is the policy of Children’s National Hospital to ensure a “drug‑free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children’s National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug‑free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Benefits Manager employer: Children's National Hospital
Children’s National Hospital Foundation is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in the realm of international fundraising. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the Foundation provides ample opportunities for professional development while making a meaningful impact on children's health globally. Located in Silver Spring, MD, employees benefit from a supportive environment that values visionary leadership and transformative philanthropy.
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