Benefits Manager- Remote

Benefits Manager Remote, (with occasional onsite in Lehi, Utah) 3-month contract to hire Pay Rate: $55.00 - $60.00per hr. This Benefits Program Manager role is a backfill with an opportunity to stabilize and elevate the benefits function. The ideal candidate is a hands-on benefits specialist who can hit the ground running, operate independently, and take full ownership of benefits operations and vendor relationships in a fast-paced, remote environment. Primary Responsibilities • Administer a comprehensive suite of U.S. employee benefits programs, including: • Medical, dental, vision • 401(k) • Life and ancillary benefits • Support and/or manage leave of absence programs (FMLA, disability, parental leave) • Own end-to-end benefits operations, including: • Census file management • Monthly invoicing, billing, and reconciliation (core responsibility) • Execute high-volume, recurring invoicing tasks with accuracy and consistency • Identify and implement process improvements, particularly in invoicing and administrative workflows Vendor Management (Core Focus) • Manage relationships across multiple benefits vendors simultaneously • Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor communication and issue resolution • Conduct consistent follow-ups to resolve billing discrepancies and service issues • Ensure accuracy of vendor invoicing and contract alignment • Monitor and evaluate vendor performance and service delivery • Support vendor implementations or transitions when applicable (preferred, but not required) • Perform analytics and reporting, including: • Utilization tracking • Cost analysis and projections • Budget oversight • Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and leadership • Support and contribute to benefits-related projects and initiatives Required Skills: • Multiple years of dedicated benefits experience (not HR generalist background) • Proven ownership of benefits programs and vendor management • Experience supporting mid-to-large employee populations (~1,000+ employees) • Hands-on experience with: • Benefits invoicing and reconciliation (required) • Vendor management and follow-ups • Census data management • Strong knowledge of U.S. medical and welfare benefits • Experience with: • Workday (Benefits module) • ADP (payroll) • Strong analytical capability (reporting, cost analysis, projections) • Advanced Excel skills • Ability to work independently in a remote environment Bonus Skills: • Based in Utah or able to occasionally work on-site for onboarding/training • Experience in a tech or fast-paced environment • Experience supporting or leading vendor implementations or transitions • Strong project management experience • Experience driving process improvements or automation • Experience managing leave of absence programs • Exposure to complex or large-scale benefits environments Remote Skills: ADP, Analysis Skills, Automation, Billing, Budget Management, Compensation and Benefits, Cost Analysis, Cost Estimates, Cost Reporting, Cross-Functional, Data Management, Employee Benefits, File Management, Finance, Leadership, Onboarding, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Relationship Management, Service Delivery, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations About the Company: ConsultNet