Benefits Program Manager Jobs

Benefits Program Manager jobs are open across healthcare, financial services, technology, and large enterprise employers, from coordinator-level to senior and director roles, with specializations in health and welfare administration, retirement plan management, and total rewards strategy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles48
Top stateTexas
Top employerAECOM
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type77% Hybrid
Top industryEducation

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US Benefits - Program Manager
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US Benefits - Program Manager
Interfor
Peachtree City, Georgia
Compensation & Benefits
Consulting & Professional Services
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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Marsh People and Investments Health and Benefits Analyst- Philadelphia- College Program 2027
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Marsh People and Investments Health and Benefits Analyst- Philadelphia- College Program 2027
Marsh
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Compensation & Benefits
Consulting & Professional Services
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Hybrid
10,000+

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Public Benefits Program Specialist I
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Public Benefits Program Specialist I
Loudoun County, VA
Leesburg, Virginia
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$54k.2 - $91k.75/yr
High school diploma or GED

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Senior Public Benefits Program Specialist
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Senior Public Benefits Program Specialist
Loudoun County, VA
Leesburg, Virginia
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$64k.73 - $108k.24/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Health and Benefits Summer Intern- Louisville KY- College Program 2027
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Health and Benefits Summer Intern- Louisville KY- College Program 2027
Marsh
Louisville, Kentucky
Business Analysis
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
Hybrid
10,000+

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Benefits Program Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • AECOM11
  • USI Insurance Services8
  • Marsh4
  • WTW2
  • Loudoun County, VA2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in benefits program manager jobs.

  • Five or more years of benefits administration or total rewards program management experience
  • Proficiency with HRIS and benefits administration platforms such as ATS or benefits portals
  • Working knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA compliance requirements
  • Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or SHRM-CP certification preferred or required
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
  • Experience managing vendor relationships and benefits renewal negotiations

Tips for Your Benefits Program Manager Job Search

Quantify benefits program outcomes on your resume

Hiring managers want to see impact, not just duties. Replace vague statements with figures like enrollment rates, vendor cost reductions, or compliance audit results. Benefits roles reward candidates who can demonstrate what changed under their administration.

Highlight your CEBS or SHRM-CP credential prominently

Certifications carry real weight in benefits hiring. Place your Certified Employee Benefit Specialist or SHRM credentials near your name at the top of your resume, not buried in a skills section. Recruiters often screen for these before reading further.

Target openings that match your plan type experience

Job postings for benefits program managers often specify self-funded versus fully insured plans, or 401k versus pension administration. Applying to roles that match your exact plan-type background dramatically improves your callback rate over generic applications.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists benefits program manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a benefits audit or renewal story for interviews

Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a complex open enrollment or vendor negotiation you managed. Prepare a specific example that covers the problem, your decision process, and the measurable outcome. Generic answers rarely advance candidates past the first round.

Negotiate by anchoring to scope and plan complexity

When discussing compensation, frame your ask around the number of benefit lines, employee population size, and states covered in the role. Demonstrating that you understand what makes a benefits program more complex strengthens your negotiating position with hiring managers.

Benefits Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most benefits program managers?

AECOM, USI Insurance Services, and Marsh are hiring the most benefits program managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, North Carolina, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large insurers, and enterprise technology companies tend to maintain the most consistent demand for this role year-round.

How many benefits program manager jobs are remote?

About 77% of benefits program manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the administrative and consultative nature of the role. Sub-areas like total rewards strategy, compliance reporting, and vendor management tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles tied to on-site open enrollment events or HR business partnering more often require a physical presence.

How do you become a benefits program manager?

Start by building a foundation in HR or benefits administration, typically through a coordinator or analyst role where you manage enrollment, vendor contacts, and compliance tasks. Pursue a certification such as CEBS or SHRM-CP to signal specialized knowledge. From there, take on ownership of a full plan renewal cycle or a compliance audit to demonstrate program-level responsibility before applying to manager-level postings.

Can you get a benefits program manager job with limited experience?

Moving directly into a benefits program manager role with no HR background is uncommon, but candidates who have handled benefits administration as part of a broader HR generalist or payroll role have a realistic path. Emphasize any experience with open enrollment coordination, COBRA administration, or leave management. Earning a CEBS or SHRM-CP credential while in a support role can accelerate the transition considerably.

What does the benefits program manager interview process look like?

Most employers run two to four rounds. The first is typically a recruiter screen covering your benefits background and plan-type experience. A hiring manager interview follows, often including a walk-through of a past renewal or compliance challenge you managed. Final rounds frequently involve a panel with HR leadership or a take-home scenario asking you to assess a benefits program and recommend improvements.

Where can I find and apply to benefits program manager jobs?

You can find and apply to benefits program manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. The listings cover a range of industries, company sizes, and seniority levels, from mid-level program managers to senior and director roles. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing.

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