Benefits Manager Jobs in Massachusetts

Benefits Manager jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in health care, financial services, higher education, and life sciences, with openings at every level from benefits coordinator to senior director of total rewards. Boston, Worcester, and Cambridge are the busiest hiring markets, anchored by major employers such as Massachusetts General Hospital, Fidelity Investments, and Raytheon Technologies. The most in-demand specialties are health and welfare plan administration, leave management under Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave, and retirement and 401(k) compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles16
Top employerthe LEGO
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring7
Work type70% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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the LEGO Group
Benefits Manager, Retirement & Employee Programs
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the LEGO Group
Added 3d ago
Benefits Manager, Retirement & Employee Programs
the LEGO Group
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$121k - $181k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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the LEGO Group
Associate Benefits Manager
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the LEGO Group
Added 3d ago
Associate Benefits Manager
the LEGO Group
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$96k - $144k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Manager, Health and Benefits Strategy
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Added 3d ago
Manager, Health and Benefits Strategy
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Waltham, Massachusetts
Clinical Trials
Data Analytics
Data Science
$130k - $195k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration
10,000+

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YMCA
HR Benefits and Payroll Manager
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YMCA
Added 5d ago
HR Benefits and Payroll Manager
YMCA
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$60k - $70k/yr
Hybrid
51-200

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the LEGO Group
Benefits Manager
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the LEGO Group
Added 1w ago
Benefits Manager
the LEGO Group
Boston, Massachusetts
Human Resources
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Compensation & Benefits
$121k - $181k/yr
Hybrid
None

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Benefits Manager Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
9 jobs
Beverly
1 job
Norwell
1 job
Waltham
1 job
Mansfield
1 job
Charlestown
1 job
New Bedford
1 job

Benefits Manager Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

the LEGO
the LEGO3 open roles
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Beth Israel Lahey Health2 open roles
PwC
PwC1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Distribution & Wholesale

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in benefits manager jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) credential or progress toward CEBS designation
  • Deep knowledge of Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave law and state continuation rules
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a closely related field
  • Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred
  • Hands-on experience administering health, dental, vision, and 401(k) programs for a mid-size or large employer
  • Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP, or ADP for benefits enrollment and reporting

Benefits Manager Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a benefits manager in Massachusetts?

Most benefits managers in Massachusetts start with a bachelor's degree in human resources or business and build several years of experience in benefits administration or HR generalist roles before stepping into management. Massachusetts does not issue a state license for benefits managers, but employers here strongly favor the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist designation from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, along with familiarity with Massachusetts-specific requirements such as Paid Family and Medical Leave and the state's mini-COBRA continuation rules.

How much do benefits managers make in Massachusetts?

Benefits managers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $184,070 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $128,390 for the lowest 10% to over $285,030 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire benefits managers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring benefits managers in Massachusetts right now include the LEGO, Beth Israel Lahey Health, and PwC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of large hospital systems, insurance carriers, and technology and life sciences firms means consistent demand for benefits professionals across both the public and private sectors.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most benefits manager jobs?

Boston, Massachusetts, and Beverly are the Massachusetts cities with the most benefits manager openings. Boston drives the largest share of postings through its dense cluster of hospitals, financial institutions, and corporate headquarters, while Worcester and Cambridge add significant volume through major university systems, biotech employers, and regional health networks that maintain dedicated HR and benefits teams.

Are there remote benefits manager jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than many HR roles, because benefits plan administration and compliance work is largely desk-based and translates well to remote settings. About 80% of benefits manager openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting a genuine shift in how Massachusetts employers staff this function. Leave administration and open-enrollment coordination are the tasks most commonly performed fully remotely.

How can I get hired as a benefits manager in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing a benefits coordinator or HR assistant role at a large Massachusetts employer and building up from there. Major health systems like Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Partners HealthCare regularly hire entry-level HR and benefits support staff, as do large insurers and universities across Greater Boston. Earning an associate-level CEBS certificate while in a coordinator role, or coming from a related position such as payroll specialist or leave administrator, are the moves that most consistently open the door to a management title in the Massachusetts market.

Where can I find and apply to benefits manager jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to benefits manager jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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