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Remote benefits administrator jobs are in strong demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed teams actively hiring to manage employee benefits programs without a physical office. Industries leading remote hiring include technology, insurance, financial services, and healthcare. Employers hiring remotely right now include Huntington Bank, Humana, and Alliant Insurance Services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Crane NXT is a premier industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters most to its customers. The company pioneered advanced, proprietary micro-optics technology for securing physical products. Its sophisticated electronic equipment and associated software leverage proprietary core capabilities in detection and sensing technologies.
We are seeking a Manager, Benefits to join our Corporate Total Rewards team. Reporting to the Director of Benefits, this role will serve as a hands-on program partner for our U.S. retirement, health and welfare, and well-being programs, with the potential to contribute to global benefits initiatives. This position can be remote with a strong preference in the Northeast region of the US.
The Manager, Benefits will turn data and insights into clear analysis and draft recommendations that support our talent strategy, manage cost, and help associates thrive at every stage of their journey with us, from their first day through retirement. This position will work independently and own work from start to finish while collaborating closely with the Total Rewards team and stakeholders across Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and external partners.
This is a tremendous opportunity for someone who enjoys improving processes, supporting change, and growing with a function built from the ground up.
Responsibilities:
Support a multi-year benefits strategy aligned with business goals, talent competitiveness, and cost targets, including merger and acquisition due diligence and integration activity.
Conduct plan design reviews using market benchmarking, cost and utilization trends, and associate feedback; build business cases and financial models with clear options, risks, and next steps.
Support the annual renewal process, budget forecasting, and funding analysis in partnership with brokers, consultants, and Finance.
Manage day-to-day relationships with assigned vendors, brokers, and consultants, including performance tracking, quarterly business review preparation, and request for proposal analysis.
Support plan governance and compliance, including plan documents, Summary Plan Descriptions, amendments, committee materials, audit responses, and tracking of regulatory changes.
Partner with Human Resources Operations, HRIS, and Payroll to translate plan decisions into clear requirements for open enrollment and vendor implementations, and serve as an escalation point for complex plan questions.
Support benefits communications, well-being campaigns, and improvements to the associate experience at key life and career milestones.
Support administrative processes across all benefits programs.
Contribute to potential global benefits initiatives, including program harmonization, vendor consolidation, and global benchmarking.
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's degree
At least seven years of progressive corporate benefits or Total Rewards experience with retirement and health and welfare plans.
Strong knowledge of U.S. retirement and health and welfare plans and regulations, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and applicable IRS requirements.
Strong analytical and financial skills, including cost modeling, benchmarking, and the ability to turn data into clear recommendations.
Self-starter who works independently, manages priorities with minimal oversight, and owns work from start to finish.
Clear communicator and collaborative partner who builds trust with the existing Total Rewards team and stakeholders across Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and regional teams.
Comfort leading change and a passion for process improvement and the associate experience.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Preferred:
Multinational benefits experience.
Experience contributing to global benefits initiatives, merger and acquisition activity, program harmonization, vendor consolidation, or global benchmarking.
Our Investment in You:
Full-time Crane NXT associates are eligible for competitive base pay and bonus opportunity; health, well-being, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options; paid time off, including vacation, 11 holidays, unlimited sick days, and paid time to volunteer in your community; a 401(k) with company match; company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance; and a company-paid employee assistance program.
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Crane NXT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
About Us:
Crane NXT is a premier industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters most to its customers. The company pioneered advanced, proprietary micro-optics technology for securing physical products. Its sophisticated electronic equipment and associated software leverage proprietary core capabilities in detection and sensing technologies.
We are seeking a Manager, Benefits to join our Corporate Total Rewards team. Reporting to the Director of Benefits, this role will serve as a hands-on program partner for our U.S. retirement, health and welfare, and well-being programs, with the potential to contribute to global benefits initiatives. This position can be remote with a strong preference in the Northeast region of the US.
The Manager, Benefits will turn data and insights into clear analysis and draft recommendations that support our talent strategy, manage cost, and help associates thrive at every stage of their journey with us, from their first day through retirement. This position will work independently and own work from start to finish while collaborating closely with the Total Rewards team and stakeholders across Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and external partners.
This is a tremendous opportunity for someone who enjoys improving processes, supporting change, and growing with a function built from the ground up.
Responsibilities:
Support a multi-year benefits strategy aligned with business goals, talent competitiveness, and cost targets, including merger and acquisition due diligence and integration activity.
Conduct plan design reviews using market benchmarking, cost and utilization trends, and associate feedback; build business cases and financial models with clear options, risks, and next steps.
Support the annual renewal process, budget forecasting, and funding analysis in partnership with brokers, consultants, and Finance.
Manage day-to-day relationships with assigned vendors, brokers, and consultants, including performance tracking, quarterly business review preparation, and request for proposal analysis.
Support plan governance and compliance, including plan documents, Summary Plan Descriptions, amendments, committee materials, audit responses, and tracking of regulatory changes.
Partner with Human Resources Operations, HRIS, and Payroll to translate plan decisions into clear requirements for open enrollment and vendor implementations, and serve as an escalation point for complex plan questions.
Support benefits communications, well-being campaigns, and improvements to the associate experience at key life and career milestones.
Support administrative processes across all benefits programs.
Contribute to potential global benefits initiatives, including program harmonization, vendor consolidation, and global benchmarking.
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's degree
At least seven years of progressive corporate benefits or Total Rewards experience with retirement and health and welfare plans.
Strong knowledge of U.S. retirement and health and welfare plans and regulations, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and applicable IRS requirements.
Strong analytical and financial skills, including cost modeling, benchmarking, and the ability to turn data into clear recommendations.
Self-starter who works independently, manages priorities with minimal oversight, and owns work from start to finish.
Clear communicator and collaborative partner who builds trust with the existing Total Rewards team and stakeholders across Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and regional teams.
Comfort leading change and a passion for process improvement and the associate experience.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Preferred:
Multinational benefits experience.
Experience contributing to global benefits initiatives, merger and acquisition activity, program harmonization, vendor consolidation, or global benchmarking.
Our Investment in You:
Full-time Crane NXT associates are eligible for competitive base pay and bonus opportunity; health, well-being, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options; paid time off, including vacation, 11 holidays, unlimited sick days, and paid time to volunteer in your community; a 401(k) with company match; company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance; and a company-paid employee assistance program.
#LI-CM1 #LI-Remote
Crane NXT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Who's Hiring
- Huntington Bank11
- Humana10
- Alliant Insurance Services10
- Gallagher7
- WTW4
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Government & Public Sector
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote benefits administrator jobs.
- Two or more years of benefits administration or HR generalist experience
- Proficiency with HRIS and benefits administration software platforms
- Working knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA compliance requirements
- Experience managing open enrollment processes for large employee populations
- CEBS, PHR, or SHRM-CP certification preferred or required by many employers
- Strong data management and reporting skills using spreadsheet or reporting tools
Tips for Your Remote Benefits Administrator Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote benefits administrator openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show your async communication skills upfront
Remote benefits administrators spend most of their day explaining enrollment windows, plan changes, and compliance deadlines in writing. Include examples of benefits communications you have drafted, such as open enrollment guides or summary plan description updates, to show you can work without face-to-face clarification.
Demonstrate fluency with remote HR systems
Remote employers screen for hands-on experience with benefits and HRIS platforms like Workday, Benefitsolver, or ADP. Name the specific systems you have used in your resume and describe the tasks you performed in each, not just the system names.
Prepare for a remote-style interview process
Remote benefits administrator interviews often include a written scenario, such as how you would handle a carrier discrepancy or a late enrollment request. Practice written responses to compliance and enrollment problems so you can answer clearly and concisely under time pressure.
Remote Benefits Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote benefits administrator job?
Remote benefits administrator roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction, strong written communication, and comfort working across HR systems without in-person support. Remote employers screen heavily for experience with benefits administration platforms, the ability to explain complex enrollment details clearly in writing, and a history of managing tasks independently. Certifications like CEBS or PHR signal credibility and give remote applicants a concrete edge.
Which companies hire remote benefits administrators?
Companies hiring remote benefits administrators right now include Huntington Bank, Humana, and Alliant Insurance Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology firms, insurance carriers, and professional employer organizations make up a large share of employers hiring benefits administrators for fully distributed teams.
Can you get a remote benefits administrator job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level benefits administrator roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot enrollment issues and interpret plan documents with minimal oversight from day one. Insurance carriers and benefits administration platforms sometimes hire entry-level remote staff. Showing familiarity with HRIS tools, completing a benefits-specific certification, or doing volunteer HR work can substitute for direct experience.
Do you need a degree for remote benefits administrator jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about hands-on benefits administration experience, fluency with platforms like Workday or ADP, and a working knowledge of ERISA compliance than a specific degree. A relevant certification such as CEBS can carry as much weight as a bachelor's degree, especially at smaller remote-first companies where practical skills matter most.
Which industries hire the most remote benefits administrators?
Remote benefits administrator roles concentrate in Insurance, Staffing & Recruiting, and Government & Public Sector, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors employ large distributed workforces that require centralized, remote-capable benefits management to coordinate enrollment, carrier relationships, and compliance across multiple states.
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