Manager, Benefits

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah, US
Pyy range: $101,000.00 - $181,800.00; bonus/equity...
Retirement programs
Healthcare savings plans
Benefits administration
The Benefits Manager plays a key role in advancing WGU’s total rewards strategy by leading a team of Benefits Analysts and serving as the primary subject matter expert for retirement programs and healthcare savings plans

Job Summary

  • The Benefits Manager plays a key role in advancing WGU’s total rewards strategy by leading a team of Benefits Analysts and serving as the primary subject matter expert for retirement programs and healthcare savings plans.
  • This role shapes the experience of employees across the university by stewarding complex benefit operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across systems, processes, and vendor partnerships.
  • As a WGU employee, you’ll enjoy comprehensive healthcare, retirement savings plan, discounted WGU tuition, and flexible PTO.

Matching Summary

The Benefits Manager plays a key role in advancing WGU’s total rewards strategy by leading a team of Benefits Analysts and serving as the primary subject matter expert for retirement programs and healthcare savings plans.

Salary

Pay Range: $101,000.00 - $181,800.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • retirement programs
  • healthcare savings plans
  • benefits administration
  • regulatory compliance
  • vendor partnerships

Nice-to-have

  • fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • student-focused professionals
  • collaborate with senior leadership

Key Requirements

  • Advanced knowledge of employee benefits trends, laws, and regulations
  • Strong understanding of HRIS processes
  • CEBS, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, or PHR/SPHR certification
  • Workday experience
  • Proficiency in Spanish

Work Rights

Not specified

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