Benefits Manager

Reporting to the Director of Total Rewards, the Benefits Manager will be responsible for the organization’s benefits programs. This leader will oversee weekly and bi-weekly feeds in the U.S. and Canada through the ADP Workforce Now HCM platform. The Benefits Manager will lead innovative benefits initiatives, develop health and wellbeing market competitive offerings suitable to the population, the communication and administration of programs, and vendor management. The incumbent will also ensure the offerings continue to evolve with the growth and strategic objectives of the company. 

• Own the suite of benefits for the U.S. and Canada, ensuring program administration, support, and compliance aligns with the company’s values and priorities in a self-funded plan.
• Maintain tight reporting to understand the return on investment and make recommendations on any needed shifts in strategy or spend
• Lead annual Open Enrollment efforts, including communication strategy and coordination with internal technology or vendors to implement benefits changes
• Work with benefits broker and retirement advisor to periodically benchmark and assess current programs to understand gaps in our plans and costs associated with aligning to more competitive offerings.
• Think creatively and with an eye for innovation relative to insurance and retirement benefits, considering flexibility to meet a diverse array of employee needs.
• Implement comprehensive benefits communication strategies for insurance and retirement to drive employee awareness and engagement.
• Evaluate and negotiate with third-party vendors, focusing on costs and service.
• Collaborate with the broader HR and accounting team to develop a consistent approach to compliance.
• Execute compliance requirements, such as annual filings, nondiscrimination testing, and reports.
• Provide service feedback according to established customer service standards and service-level agreements.
• Lead benefits integrations for acquired companies in partnership with the Chief People Officer.
• Prepares reports on benefit initiatives to measure success and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Work with leaders across the regions and verticals on how services or programs may need to shift to support the needs of the business.
• Prepare self-insured financial projections and support health plan management, including financial reporting, premium rate setting, and employee contributions.
• Conduct employee benefits studies, including benchmarking and modeling alternative designs.
• Evaluate vendors by reviewing services, contracts, performance guarantees, and renewals.
• Analyze claims utilization data and assess health plan performance against strategy.
• Administer Consor's 401k program, including mergers with acquired entities, compliance assurance, and manages annual 401k audit
• Review and reconcile provider invoices.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience) and 8 years of Benefits experience and experience with Self-funded benefits programs.   

What Benefits You’ll Enjoy:  

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact careers@consoreng.com. 

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.  

• Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.  

• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.  

• Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.  

• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee resource groups.   

How Your Career Will Grow:  

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often squiggly. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.  

Why You’ll Love Consor:   

At Consor, you’ll work with a network of water and transportation professionals who specialize in planning, engineering design, structural assessment, and construction services. Across geographies, you’ll have access to the resources and nationwide expertise found in a large consulting firm, while experiencing a community feel at the local level. You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together.  

How We Support Diversity:  

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. Throughout our teams and across leadership, Consor pursues an environment in which each employee and prospective employee is treated respectfully, valuing the uniqueness of individuals and differing perspectives and experiences. At the heart of this is ensuring employment practices at Consor provide and promote equal employment and development opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. As such, Consor is an equal opportunity employer and pursues a program of affirmative action across its offices and worksites.  

If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at 888-451-6822 ext. 55214. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.  

If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at 888-451-6822 ext. 55214.  

Notice: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks. 

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