BENEFITS MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Updated: Sep 20, 2024 - The Benefits Manager demonstrates impressive communication and client service skills while maintaining a strong compliance mindset and ethical standards. Furthermore, exhibits superior analytical abilities in financial and non-financial data analysis, coupled with innovative problem-solving and organizational skills. Additionally, possesses extensive technical expertise in payroll compliance and benefits administration, emphasizing quality customer service and a deep understanding of international benefit plans.

Summary of Benefits Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Human Resources Management with 5 years of Experience

  • Demonstrated organizational and project management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Proficiency in payroll software by Excel and database applications
  • Handle multiple high priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong organization and priority setting skills
  • Analyze, compile, compute, reconcile and verify data
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Work well with people at all levels of organization
  • Knowledge of Paycom Payroll and Benefits suites
  • Knowledge of general accounting principles

2. BA in Business Administration with 3 years of Experience

  • Experience in various retirement plan designs and operation, COBRA procedures, multiple health and welfare plans and IRC Sec. 
  • CEBS or other Human Resource related certification required.
  • Previous experience working in a similar role, with people data and HR systems
  • A proven record of delivering pay and benefit solutions in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in interpreting data into relevant and actionable insight
  • Ability to translate data into meaningful, clear and simple information
  • Strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel capability
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels
  • Ability to plan whilst responding to in the moment delivery, with excellent organisational skills

3. BA in Organizational Psychology with 2 years of Experience

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (ex. Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook) applications
  • Impressive communication style and superior client service.
  • Strong compliance mindset and ethical standards required.
  • Strong math and analytical skills and time management
  • Strong problem solving, organizational skills, innovative thinking
  • Strong customer service skills and place an emphasis on quality work.
  • Willingness to study and build expert knowledge of international benefit plans.
  • Must have ability to analyze relationships of financial and non-financial data in order to spot variances from normal. Ability to follow through in investigation and explanation of any variances.
  • Work experience related supervisory, payroll and benefit administration 
  • Strong technical expertise in payroll compliance
  • Experience with benefits administration and open enrollment
  • Must possess a strong desire to deliver exceptional service and quality work

4. BA in Public Administration with 4 years of Experience

  • Self-checking own work, following through and staying on top of things closing out loose ends
  • Communication Skills Written and Oral, articulating concerns/needs of others/the underlying issues
  • Committed to working collaboratively with, adaptable to continuous improvement and changing needs
  • Expertise in regulatory requirements for benefits administration & reporting
  • Experienced in ensuring the administration benefits by the rules and documentations of policies and plans
  • Experience in benefits strategy, finance and operations within a large global organization. 
  • Expertise in H&W benefits with extensive knowledge of Workday required.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work proactively and independently 
  • Positive attitude, who owns a problem and will persevere and find solutions.
  • Exceptional analytical and technical skills, along with effective communication & presentation skills.