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Benefits Manager jobs are open to F-1 OPT students with degrees in human resources, business administration, or a related field. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives you time to prove your value and secure long-term sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsAs a Benefits Manager – Retirement here at Honeywell, you will lead a team administering Honeywell Retirement, Pension and Savings / 401K plans across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada.
You will report directly to the North America Benefits Director and work out of our Charlotte, NC location on a Hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will continuously improve user experience for both current and past employees while delivering operational efficiency, leading compliance initiatives, implementing legislative changes in time and executing on Honeywell’s Retirement Benefits Strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and retain a strong, diverse, and high performing team by hiring, developing, engaging, motivating and fostering an inclusive culture
- Manage the day-to-day administration of retirement benefits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Total Rewards, HR, Finance, and Legal to effectively administer retirement benefits programs
- Manage vendor relationships and drive performance against KPIs
- Lead and deliver on projects such as Supplier / System Changes, Retirement Integration / Separation for Acquisitions / Divestitures & SPINs, execute changes in Benefits strategy
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
The position is incentive eligible.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting date: May 6th 2026
YOU MUST HAVE
- Minimum of 6 plus years of experience in benefits administration or a related field with a focus on retirement benefits
- Strong knowledge of pension administration, savings plan / 401K administration, and related compliance requirements. Deep understanding of ERISA, IRS, Retirement and DOL rules and regulations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Strong executive presence and ability to convey complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or a related field.
- Experience working in a global and diverse organization.
- Ability to navigate HR Services related technology to provide customer resolution
- Strong financial acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Tools; advanced Excel skills
ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
The Corporate Strategic Business Group (CORP SBG) at Honeywell is a division focused on corporate-level functions and initiatives that support the overall operations and strategy of the company. It is responsible for overseeing areas such as finance, legal, human resources, communications, and corporate governance, working closely with other business units and SBGs to ensure alignment and coordination across the organization. The CORP SBG plays a crucial role in the overall strategic direction and management of Honeywell's corporate functions and operations, supporting the company's business objectives.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
As a Benefits Manager – Retirement here at Honeywell, you will lead a team administering Honeywell Retirement, Pension and Savings / 401K plans across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada.
You will report directly to the North America Benefits Director and work out of our Charlotte, NC location on a Hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will continuously improve user experience for both current and past employees while delivering operational efficiency, leading compliance initiatives, implementing legislative changes in time and executing on Honeywell’s Retirement Benefits Strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and retain a strong, diverse, and high performing team by hiring, developing, engaging, motivating and fostering an inclusive culture
- Manage the day-to-day administration of retirement benefits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Total Rewards, HR, Finance, and Legal to effectively administer retirement benefits programs
- Manage vendor relationships and drive performance against KPIs
- Lead and deliver on projects such as Supplier / System Changes, Retirement Integration / Separation for Acquisitions / Divestitures & SPINs, execute changes in Benefits strategy
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
The position is incentive eligible.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting date: May 6th 2026
YOU MUST HAVE
- Minimum of 6 plus years of experience in benefits administration or a related field with a focus on retirement benefits
- Strong knowledge of pension administration, savings plan / 401K administration, and related compliance requirements. Deep understanding of ERISA, IRS, Retirement and DOL rules and regulations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Strong executive presence and ability to convey complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or a related field.
- Experience working in a global and diverse organization.
- Ability to navigate HR Services related technology to provide customer resolution
- Strong financial acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Tools; advanced Excel skills
ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
The Corporate Strategic Business Group (CORP SBG) at Honeywell is a division focused on corporate-level functions and initiatives that support the overall operations and strategy of the company. It is responsible for overseeing areas such as finance, legal, human resources, communications, and corporate governance, working closely with other business units and SBGs to ensure alignment and coordination across the organization. The CORP SBG plays a crucial role in the overall strategic direction and management of Honeywell's corporate functions and operations, supporting the company's business objectives.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Benefits Manager
Target employers with HR infrastructure
Large and mid-size companies with dedicated HR departments are far more likely to sponsor Benefits Managers than small businesses. Look for organizations with 500 or more employees, where benefits administration is a defined, ongoing function requiring specialized expertise.
Emphasize your specialty occupation fit
Benefits Manager roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when a degree in HR, business, or finance is a genuine requirement. Make sure your resume connects your specific degree field to the technical demands of the role, not just general business experience.
Get SHRM certified before applying
A SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential signals professional seriousness and strengthens your specialty occupation case for future H-1B sponsorship. Many employers see certification as a proxy for long-term commitment, which matters when they're evaluating sponsorship risk.
Raise sponsorship early in the process
Bring up OPT work authorization and your sponsorship timeline in the first substantive conversation with a recruiter. This filters out employers unwilling to sponsor and saves both parties time before an offer is extended and expectations are set.
Highlight compliance and regulatory knowledge
Benefits Managers must navigate ERISA, ACA, and FMLA compliance. Demonstrating familiarity with U.S. benefits regulations in your cover letter and interviews signals you can handle the role's legal complexity, which strengthens your case for employer investment in sponsorship.
Build relationships in total rewards teams
Many Benefits Manager hires come through internal referrals within compensation and total rewards functions. Connecting with benefits analysts and HR operations professionals in your network can surface sponsorship-friendly openings before they are posted publicly.
Benefits Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Benefits Manager jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes. Benefits Manager roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT when they are directly related to your degree field, such as human resources, business administration, or finance. Your employment must be at least 20 hours per week and in a role that USCIS would recognize as consistent with your major area of study.
Can F-1 OPT students get H-1B sponsorship for Benefits Manager roles?
Benefits Manager positions generally meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like HR or business. Employers with established HR and legal teams are most likely to sponsor. Search Migrate Mate to find Benefits Manager openings at companies with a demonstrated history of sponsoring OPT workers.
Do Benefits Manager jobs qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
Most Benefits Manager roles do not qualify for the STEM extension on their own because HR and business administration are not STEM-designated fields. However, if your undergraduate degree was in a STEM field and the Benefits Manager role involves significant data analytics, compensation modeling, or HR technology, a case could be made. Verify your degree's CIP code against the official STEM OPT list with your DSO.
What types of employers are most likely to sponsor Benefits Managers on OPT?
Employers in healthcare, financial services, technology, and professional services tend to have the HR infrastructure and legal resources needed to support OPT and H-1B sponsorship for Benefits Managers. Companies with 500 or more employees and a dedicated total rewards or benefits function are the strongest candidates. Smaller organizations rarely have the bandwidth or experience to manage sponsorship.
When should I start looking for Benefits Manager jobs on OPT?
Begin your search at least three to four months before your OPT start date. Benefits Manager roles often involve longer hiring timelines due to seniority and compliance responsibilities. Starting early gives you time to find sponsorship-friendly employers without the pressure of an expiring authorization window. Migrate Mate filters jobs by OPT eligibility, which makes the process more efficient.