Benefits Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania
Benefits Manager jobs in Pennsylvania are in consistent demand, with strong hiring concentrated in healthcare systems, financial services, insurance carriers, and large manufacturing and logistics employers across the state at levels from benefits coordinator through senior director. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Greater Lehigh Valley are the most active hiring metros, where employers like Independence Blue Cross, UPMC, and Siemens anchor a deep and steady market. The most sought-after specialties include health and welfare plan administration, 401(k) and defined benefit plan compliance, and leave management under FMLA and state-level leave programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Lockton, we’re passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We’re active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture, you belong here.
About Lockton Northeast
For the Northeast Series, you’ll find our people in the metropolitan areas spanning Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York City, Hartford, Norwalk, Boston, and Portland ME. With our unmatched work
ethic, and an ability to go above and beyond to make a difference for our clients, the Northeast continues to experience double-digit (organic!) growth.
We offer a flexible & hybrid work environment that allows our Associates to split their time between in-person and remote.
Position Overview
The Account Manager role is at the forefront of our Lockton Northeast Client Engagement strategy. They are directly responsible for the day-to-day servicing needs of Lockton Northeast Clients under the general guidance of the Unit Manager, Account Executive and/or Client Executive. Overall responsibilities include leading the core service delivery items and executing on all day-to-day administrative and service needs. The Associate must be familiar with Lockton Northeast resources, policies & procedures and ensure overall compliance with the aforementioned. The Account Manager I will be a participant in the Lockton Northeast Career Foundations Program or Career Advancement Program which is designed to provide technical and practical training supporting continued career progression. A high performing and successful Account Manager I will support the Unit Manager, Account Executive and/or Senior Client Manager to ensure transactional excellence and provide great customer service.
Core Responsibilities
Executes on all day to day administrative and service needs including claim issues, compliance questions, billing questions, plan related questions, and other carrier issues requiring urgent attention
- Acknowledges receipt of client question in a timely manner (within 24 hours)
- Engages appropriate resources to set expectations on timing
- Communicates expected timing to client and update those expectations when necessary
Holds internal resources and carrier partners accountable to ensure deliverable deadline is met
Leads all core service delivery activity including but not limited to:
- Completes tasks assigned to the ‘support role’ in the client engagement workbook
Client service calls (leads and communicates effectively to clients; holds other team members accountable to update items if they are leading;
ensures updated log is emailed to the client
Monthly Claims Tracking:
- Updates and sends monthly claims to client prior to month end (ensure account lead reviews in a timely manner)
- Ensures tracking is peer reviewed by finance team prior to release to client
Compliance:
- Sends annual compliance calendar to client
- Reminds clients of compliance due dates and ensure deadline is not missed
- Completes draft of 5500 (ensure timely signature), Leads PCORI calculations, reviews and delivers SPDs and SBCs, sends annual compliance notices during open enrollment, and updates client Wrap document
Project management of open enrollment communications
- Establishes draft timeline and setting up call with client after renewal decisions are made
- Develops benefits guide/open enrollment presentation/brainsharks with communications team
- Ensures Account Executive or Account Lead reviews output and makes edits
- Delivers initial draft to client with the expectation the materials are accurate
- Communicates high priority client-required action to ensure open enrollment deadlines are not missed
- Delivers final version to client within established timeframe
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related program preferred or equivalent education and/or experience required
- A minimum of two years of benefits insurance experience and / or human resources / consulting experience required
- Ability to efficiently organize work and manage time in order to meet deadlines
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures, proactively protecting confidentiality of client and company information
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorhip for this position, now or in the future
A successful candidate will:
- Become an invaluable member of the service team to the client as indicated through annual client feedback
- Solicit feedback regularly from team and actively make progress towards goals
- Proactively communicate with internal teams
- Attend internal and carrier trainings to improve skill set market knowledge
- Share new experiences that would be of value to the broader Lockton benefits team
- Show effectiveness in prospect meeting
Benefits
Lockton is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion. We have a dynamic entrepreneurial culture in which our people are empowered to make a difference to better serve client needs. We are committed to giving back to our communities and we are invested in your success.
We offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing organization.
Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.
At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long-term success.
Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 13,100+ Associates doing business in over 155 countries are empowered to do what’s right every day.
At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.
At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.
We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry-leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.
Any Employment Agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of Lockton Companies, Inc. Lockton Companies will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting Employment Agency, person or entity. Employment Agencies, who have fee Agreements with Lockton Companies must submit applicants to the designated Lockton Companies Employment Coordinator to be eligible for placement fees.
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At Lockton, we’re passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We’re active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture, you belong here.
About Lockton Northeast
For the Northeast Series, you’ll find our people in the metropolitan areas spanning Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York City, Hartford, Norwalk, Boston, and Portland ME. With our unmatched work
ethic, and an ability to go above and beyond to make a difference for our clients, the Northeast continues to experience double-digit (organic!) growth.
We offer a flexible & hybrid work environment that allows our Associates to split their time between in-person and remote.
Position Overview
The Account Manager role is at the forefront of our Lockton Northeast Client Engagement strategy. They are directly responsible for the day-to-day servicing needs of Lockton Northeast Clients under the general guidance of the Unit Manager, Account Executive and/or Client Executive. Overall responsibilities include leading the core service delivery items and executing on all day-to-day administrative and service needs. The Associate must be familiar with Lockton Northeast resources, policies & procedures and ensure overall compliance with the aforementioned. The Account Manager I will be a participant in the Lockton Northeast Career Foundations Program or Career Advancement Program which is designed to provide technical and practical training supporting continued career progression. A high performing and successful Account Manager I will support the Unit Manager, Account Executive and/or Senior Client Manager to ensure transactional excellence and provide great customer service.
Core Responsibilities
Executes on all day to day administrative and service needs including claim issues, compliance questions, billing questions, plan related questions, and other carrier issues requiring urgent attention
- Acknowledges receipt of client question in a timely manner (within 24 hours)
- Engages appropriate resources to set expectations on timing
- Communicates expected timing to client and update those expectations when necessary
Holds internal resources and carrier partners accountable to ensure deliverable deadline is met
Leads all core service delivery activity including but not limited to:
- Completes tasks assigned to the ‘support role’ in the client engagement workbook
Client service calls (leads and communicates effectively to clients; holds other team members accountable to update items if they are leading;
ensures updated log is emailed to the client
Monthly Claims Tracking:
- Updates and sends monthly claims to client prior to month end (ensure account lead reviews in a timely manner)
- Ensures tracking is peer reviewed by finance team prior to release to client
Compliance:
- Sends annual compliance calendar to client
- Reminds clients of compliance due dates and ensure deadline is not missed
- Completes draft of 5500 (ensure timely signature), Leads PCORI calculations, reviews and delivers SPDs and SBCs, sends annual compliance notices during open enrollment, and updates client Wrap document
Project management of open enrollment communications
- Establishes draft timeline and setting up call with client after renewal decisions are made
- Develops benefits guide/open enrollment presentation/brainsharks with communications team
- Ensures Account Executive or Account Lead reviews output and makes edits
- Delivers initial draft to client with the expectation the materials are accurate
- Communicates high priority client-required action to ensure open enrollment deadlines are not missed
- Delivers final version to client within established timeframe
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related program preferred or equivalent education and/or experience required
- A minimum of two years of benefits insurance experience and / or human resources / consulting experience required
- Ability to efficiently organize work and manage time in order to meet deadlines
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures, proactively protecting confidentiality of client and company information
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorhip for this position, now or in the future
A successful candidate will:
- Become an invaluable member of the service team to the client as indicated through annual client feedback
- Solicit feedback regularly from team and actively make progress towards goals
- Proactively communicate with internal teams
- Attend internal and carrier trainings to improve skill set market knowledge
- Share new experiences that would be of value to the broader Lockton benefits team
- Show effectiveness in prospect meeting
Benefits
Lockton is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion. We have a dynamic entrepreneurial culture in which our people are empowered to make a difference to better serve client needs. We are committed to giving back to our communities and we are invested in your success.
We offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing organization.
Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.
At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long-term success.
Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 13,100+ Associates doing business in over 155 countries are empowered to do what’s right every day.
At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.
At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.
We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry-leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.
Any Employment Agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of Lockton Companies, Inc. Lockton Companies will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting Employment Agency, person or entity. Employment Agencies, who have fee Agreements with Lockton Companies must submit applicants to the designated Lockton Companies Employment Coordinator to be eligible for placement fees.
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Benefits Manager Job Market in Pennsylvania
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Who's Hiring
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- Insurance
- Consumer Goods
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in benefits manager jobs across Pennsylvania.
- CEBS designation or active progress toward certification through the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
- Five or more years of progressive benefits administration or HR generalist experience
- Demonstrated working knowledge of ERISA, ACA compliance, and Pennsylvania-specific leave statutes
- Experience managing broker and vendor relationships for medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP, or Oracle for benefits data and reporting
Benefits Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a benefits manager in Pennsylvania?
Most employers in Pennsylvania require a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a closely related field as the baseline. Pennsylvania does not issue a state license for benefits managers, but the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist designation from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans is the most recognized credential in the state's market. Candidates typically move into the role after several years in benefits administration, HR generalist, or payroll roles with a large Pennsylvania employer or third-party administrator.
How much do benefits managers make in Pennsylvania?
Benefits managers in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $139,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $92,140 for the lowest 10% to over $225,670 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire benefits managers in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring benefits managers in Pennsylvania right now include Risksmith Insurance Services, Essity, and NFP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Pennsylvania's large integrated health systems, insurance carriers headquartered in the Philadelphia region, and manufacturing companies concentrated in the Pittsburgh and Lehigh Valley corridors account for the majority of posted openings.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most benefits manager jobs?
Philadelphia, Fort Washington, and Wayne consistently post the most benefits manager openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its concentration of health insurers, hospital networks, and corporate headquarters, while Pittsburgh's large academic medical centers and financial services firms drive steady hiring there, and the Lehigh Valley's expanding logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare employers have made that corridor a growing source of openings.
Are there remote benefits manager jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, and more than most HR specialties, because benefits administration relies heavily on HRIS platforms, vendor portals, and compliance documentation that translate well to remote work. About 88% of benefits manager openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how desk-based the core of the role is. Plan design, open enrollment coordination, and vendor management are the functions most commonly offered in a fully remote or hybrid arrangement.
How can I get hired as a benefits manager in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a benefits coordinator or HR generalist role with a large Pennsylvania employer such as a regional health system, a self-insured manufacturer, or a third-party benefits administrator. UPMC, Penn Medicine, and large insurers in the Philadelphia metro regularly hire coordinators and HR associates who manage day-to-day enrollment and leave administration tasks that build directly toward a manager role. Completing coursework through the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and gaining hands-on exposure to open enrollment cycles and ERISA-governed plan documents gives candidates from payroll, HR assistant, or employee relations backgrounds a credible path forward.
Where can I find and apply to benefits manager jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to benefits manager jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the Pennsylvania market. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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