Benefits Manager Jobs in Wisconsin
Benefits Manager jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where major employers like Advocate Aurora Health, American Family Insurance, and Fiserv maintain large HR and total rewards teams. Demand runs from entry-level benefits coordinators to senior directors of total rewards, with the strongest activity in self-funded health plan administration, leave management, and 401(k) compliance. Manufacturing-heavy corridors in the Fox Valley and southeastern Wisconsin also generate steady openings tied to union and multi-site benefit programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are adding a Benefits Program Manager to our team! This position is a hybrid position requiring 10 days in office per month.
Schedule: Twenty (20) hours per week, Monday through Friday from 10a to 2p; or as needed for department coverage.
Who We Are:
Since 1909, NGL Insurance Company (NGL) has been one of America’s most successful and highly rated independent life insurance companies. We specialize in a suite of innovative products for life’s journey, giving people the financial stability, careful guidance and peace of mind to lead a life filled with confidence, dignity and grace.
NGL's Core Values – integrity, dependability, collaboration, compassion and growth are a foundation of our company and help to build on the interactions we have with our policyholders, partners, funeral homes and each other. We believe in creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for all where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is encouraged to live their best, most authentic self. We offer Employee Resource Groups for employees to get involved, learn, network, and offer professional and personal development opportunities.
With over 100 years of experience, our passion is to serve people. Learn more.
Work Environment: NGL offers a flexible work environment where employees can work fully remote, hybrid or onsite at our Madison, Wis. office. We support virtual working arrangements in certain states outside of WI.
A Day in the Life:
The Benefits Program Manager is responsible for the oversight, administration and compliance of all NGL's employee benefits, retirement and wellness programs, ensuring NGL's benefits are competitive, cost-effective, and compliant with federal and state regulations. This position collaborates closely within Human Resources, Payroll and external vendors to design, implement, and maintain an effective benefits strategy.
Primary Responsibilities:
Benefits Strategy & Compliance
- Lead the development of new initiatives to establish competitive and cost-effective benefits programs.
- Develop a competitive benefits strategy that attracts and retains top talent.
- Direct planning with brokers on benefits design, new initiatives, presentations, and communications.
- Forecast benefit costs, analyze utilization data, and advise senior leadership on benefits improvements, additions, issues, and transitions.
- Oversee the annual benefit plan renewal activities and support open enrollment.
- Develop policies and procedures for benefit and welfare program administration.
- Responsible for escalated and complex benefits issues.
- Monitor COBRA program while staying current on COBRA and HIPAA regulations.
- Partner with Payroll on ACA requirements to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of compliance testing.
- Oversee the operational effectiveness of benefit administration, retirement programs, operations, company policies, data accuracy and overarching compliance.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state laws, ERISA, the NGL Board Resolutions Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
- Join quarterly EBAC (Employee Benefits Advisory Committee) meetings and collaborate with internal and external counsel on amendments and restatements to plan documents.
- Identify compliance risks and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Manage relationships with third-party administrators, auditors and benefits consultants.
Retirement Plan Oversight
- Administer and oversee retirement programs, including 401(k) and pension plans.
- Ensure proper plan operations in accordance with plan documents and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor plan performance and partner with administrator on plan enhancements.
- Manage annual 401(k) and pension plan audits, including preparation of audits and responses to auditor requests.
- Oversee retirement compliance testing, including 401(k) nondiscrimination testing (NDT)
Essential to Your Success:
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing with NGL employees, management, retirees, and third-party vendors
- Proven hands-on experience and broad knowledge of employee benefits
- Knowledgeable of Medicare, medical supplement plans, and pension plans
- Knowledge of ERISA, ACA and HIPAA regulations
- Ability to read, understand and interpret benefit plan documents
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, and retirees through the use of tact and good judgment, responsiveness and follow-through
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and sound judgement
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Effective and thorough research, analytical, and problem solving skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage complex, deadline-driven processes and projects
- Experience working with HRIS, benefits administration, payroll and electronic record systems
Education Requirements:
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or other relevant field preferred.
- Required: Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) required
Years of Experience:
- A minimum of ten years of progressive experience in benefits administration with direct knowledge of retirement plans and benefits compliance.
NGL is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
NGL is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact hrmadison@nglic.com.
We are adding a Benefits Program Manager to our team! This position is a hybrid position requiring 10 days in office per month.
Schedule: Twenty (20) hours per week, Monday through Friday from 10a to 2p; or as needed for department coverage.
Who We Are:
Since 1909, NGL Insurance Company (NGL) has been one of America’s most successful and highly rated independent life insurance companies. We specialize in a suite of innovative products for life’s journey, giving people the financial stability, careful guidance and peace of mind to lead a life filled with confidence, dignity and grace.
NGL's Core Values – integrity, dependability, collaboration, compassion and growth are a foundation of our company and help to build on the interactions we have with our policyholders, partners, funeral homes and each other. We believe in creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for all where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is encouraged to live their best, most authentic self. We offer Employee Resource Groups for employees to get involved, learn, network, and offer professional and personal development opportunities.
With over 100 years of experience, our passion is to serve people. Learn more.
Work Environment: NGL offers a flexible work environment where employees can work fully remote, hybrid or onsite at our Madison, Wis. office. We support virtual working arrangements in certain states outside of WI.
A Day in the Life:
The Benefits Program Manager is responsible for the oversight, administration and compliance of all NGL's employee benefits, retirement and wellness programs, ensuring NGL's benefits are competitive, cost-effective, and compliant with federal and state regulations. This position collaborates closely within Human Resources, Payroll and external vendors to design, implement, and maintain an effective benefits strategy.
Primary Responsibilities:
Benefits Strategy & Compliance
- Lead the development of new initiatives to establish competitive and cost-effective benefits programs.
- Develop a competitive benefits strategy that attracts and retains top talent.
- Direct planning with brokers on benefits design, new initiatives, presentations, and communications.
- Forecast benefit costs, analyze utilization data, and advise senior leadership on benefits improvements, additions, issues, and transitions.
- Oversee the annual benefit plan renewal activities and support open enrollment.
- Develop policies and procedures for benefit and welfare program administration.
- Responsible for escalated and complex benefits issues.
- Monitor COBRA program while staying current on COBRA and HIPAA regulations.
- Partner with Payroll on ACA requirements to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of compliance testing.
- Oversee the operational effectiveness of benefit administration, retirement programs, operations, company policies, data accuracy and overarching compliance.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state laws, ERISA, the NGL Board Resolutions Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
- Join quarterly EBAC (Employee Benefits Advisory Committee) meetings and collaborate with internal and external counsel on amendments and restatements to plan documents.
- Identify compliance risks and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Manage relationships with third-party administrators, auditors and benefits consultants.
Retirement Plan Oversight
- Administer and oversee retirement programs, including 401(k) and pension plans.
- Ensure proper plan operations in accordance with plan documents and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor plan performance and partner with administrator on plan enhancements.
- Manage annual 401(k) and pension plan audits, including preparation of audits and responses to auditor requests.
- Oversee retirement compliance testing, including 401(k) nondiscrimination testing (NDT)
Essential to Your Success:
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing with NGL employees, management, retirees, and third-party vendors
- Proven hands-on experience and broad knowledge of employee benefits
- Knowledgeable of Medicare, medical supplement plans, and pension plans
- Knowledge of ERISA, ACA and HIPAA regulations
- Ability to read, understand and interpret benefit plan documents
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, and retirees through the use of tact and good judgment, responsiveness and follow-through
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and sound judgement
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Effective and thorough research, analytical, and problem solving skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage complex, deadline-driven processes and projects
- Experience working with HRIS, benefits administration, payroll and electronic record systems
Education Requirements:
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or other relevant field preferred.
- Required: Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) required
Years of Experience:
- A minimum of ten years of progressive experience in benefits administration with direct knowledge of retirement plans and benefits compliance.
NGL is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
NGL is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact hrmadison@nglic.com.
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The qualifications that appear most often in benefits manager jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or SHRM-CP designation strongly preferred
- Three or more years of benefits administration experience, including health and retirement plans
- Working knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, and Wisconsin-specific leave statutes
- Experience managing vendor relationships with carriers, TPAs, and benefits brokers
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, UKG, or ADP for benefits enrollment
Benefits Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a benefits manager in Wisconsin?
Most benefits managers in Wisconsin start with a bachelor's degree in human resources or business, then build experience in benefits administration or HR generalist roles before moving into management. Wisconsin does not require a state-issued license for this role, but the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, which is headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, is widely recognized by Wisconsin employers and gives candidates a clear competitive edge.
How much do benefits managers make in Wisconsin?
Benefits managers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $127,920 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $86,490 for the lowest 10% to over $214,250 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire benefits managers in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin benefits manager roles are posted by Carhop, CVS Health, and EK Machine and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's mix of large health systems, insurance carriers, and manufacturing employers creates consistent demand for benefits professionals with experience in self-funded plans and multi-site administration.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most benefits manager jobs?
Madison, Wisconsin, and Appleton lead Wisconsin for benefits manager openings. Milwaukee dominates because of the concentration of large health systems, financial services firms, and corporate headquarters in the metro, while Madison draws demand from state government, the University of Wisconsin system, and a growing technology sector, and Green Bay reflects the Fox Valley's strong manufacturing and insurance employer base.
Are there remote benefits manager jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, and more than many HR roles, since benefits administration is desk-based and heavily systems-driven. About 100% of benefits manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the role's compatibility with distributed work. The most remote-friendly functions tend to be benefits analysis, vendor coordination, and open enrollment project management rather than on-site new-hire orientations.
How can I get hired as a benefits manager in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a benefits coordinator or HR generalist role at a mid-size Wisconsin employer, where you gain direct exposure to enrollment, leave tracking, and carrier billing before stepping into a manager title. Large Wisconsin health systems like Advocate Aurora Health and UW Health, as well as insurers such as American Family Insurance, regularly bring on benefits administrators at the associate level. Earning the CEBS designation early, especially given that its sponsoring organization is based in Brookfield, signals seriousness and accelerates the timeline to a management role.
Where can I find and apply to benefits manager jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to benefits manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and surrounding areas. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly through each listing.
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