Remote Benefits Manager Jobs
Remote benefits manager jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms, distributed tech teams, and multi-state employers increasingly hiring benefits managers who can administer and optimize programs without being on-site. Employers hiring remotely right now include Humana, The Cigna, and Brock Thornton Benefits. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Responsibilities:
- Provide proactive, consultative support to a book of assigned clients. Lead all meetings and interactions with clients.
- Evaluate Select product offerings and/or alternative funding programs for clients. As appropriate, guide clients through the transfer from fully insured to alternative funding benefit plan designs. Includes educating clients on underwriting and compliance requirements.
- Interpret clients’ current coverage plans, identify gaps, and recommend opportunities to expand lines of coverage. Provide insurance technical expertise to clients.
- Educate, advise, and aid clients on all compliance topics. Includes alternative funding requirements, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, 5500s and Health Care Reform.
- Act as primary contact between clients and insurance carriers. Respond to requests for information, documents, and employee benefits insurance inquiries.
- Accountable for marketing and placement of client insurance renewals and new business. Includes:
- Develop employee communications for renewal changes, enrollment procedures, benefit changes and/or clarifications.
- Introduce clients to USI Benefit Resource Center for resolution support. Includes assistance with claims issues and benefit plan/policy questions.
- Provide oversight and assistance with employee issues such as enrollment and billing issues.
- Introduce clients to USI value-add services where appropriate.
- Maintain a high degree of accuracy in agency management and document management systems.
- Ensure client deliverable standards are met. Participate in peer review with team members.
- Keep current with industry information, technology, and trends.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 4 years + experience in employee benefits industry or related marketplace.
- College degree preferred.
- Customer service experience preferred.
- Must hold a Life & Disability insurance license.
- Comfortable with internet-based programs and Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to set priorities and manage deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with minimal instruction.
- Ability to carry out complex tasks with many concrete and abstract variables.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to define problems and generate potential solutions.
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Why USI?
With approximately $3 billion in revenue and over 10,500 associates across approximately 200 offices nationwide, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. At USI, we have created one of the most dynamic personal and professional development cultures in the industry. We invest heavily in our associates, and we take pride in celebrating their growth and success through our one-of-a-kind employee reward and recognition programs.
Unrivaled Resources and Support
What truly distinguishes USI as a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm is the USI ONE Advantage®, a game-changing value proposition that delivers to clients a robust set of risk management and benefit solutions with bottom-line financial impact. USI ONE® represents Omni, Network, Enterprise—the three key elements that set USI apart from the competition. Through USI ONE, we develop strategic, timely, and effective risk management and benefit programs in terms that are easy to understand, and we demonstrate how the solutions can have a positive economic impact.
Industry-Leading Programs, Rewards, and Recognition
In addition to competitive pay, incentives, and benefits, USI recognizes associates through our Summit Awards program, rewarding excellence in those who build our brand each day. USI offers employee programs that recognize outstanding achievement and help our associates lead healthy, productive lives. We turn care into action with our award-winning wellness program, college scholarships for associates' children, and financial help in times of need.
Deep Community Engagement
We are committed to giving back to our local communities and supporting a culture of environmental sustainability. From sharing our time, talent, and resources to support local non-profit organizations, animal shelters, and environmental beautification and restoration projects – to partnering with eco-conscious vendors and taking steps to reduce our own environmental footprint – we’re working together as ONE to build a better future.
Committed to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
Our award-winning I’m With U diversity and inclusion program educates our associates to help them better understand and serve our clients, prospects, fellow team members, and local communities through curated education and training resources, employee support programs, and community outreach initiatives to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
Nationally Recognized as a Top Insurance Employer
- Recognized as one of Insurance Business America’s Top Insurance Employers eight consecutive years (2018-2025).
- Named to Business Insurance’s annual list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance six years in a row (2020-2025).
- Named to Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list for the last two years (2024-2025).
- Certified as a Great Place To Work two years in a row (2024-2025).
Visit our Awards and Accolades page for a complete list of our latest industry awards and recognitions!
Salary Range: $80,000- $90,000. This is a bonus eligible position with a target incentive of 5%.
USI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time.
Responsibilities:
- Provide proactive, consultative support to a book of assigned clients. Lead all meetings and interactions with clients.
- Evaluate Select product offerings and/or alternative funding programs for clients. As appropriate, guide clients through the transfer from fully insured to alternative funding benefit plan designs. Includes educating clients on underwriting and compliance requirements.
- Interpret clients’ current coverage plans, identify gaps, and recommend opportunities to expand lines of coverage. Provide insurance technical expertise to clients.
- Educate, advise, and aid clients on all compliance topics. Includes alternative funding requirements, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, 5500s and Health Care Reform.
- Act as primary contact between clients and insurance carriers. Respond to requests for information, documents, and employee benefits insurance inquiries.
- Accountable for marketing and placement of client insurance renewals and new business. Includes:
- Develop employee communications for renewal changes, enrollment procedures, benefit changes and/or clarifications.
- Introduce clients to USI Benefit Resource Center for resolution support. Includes assistance with claims issues and benefit plan/policy questions.
- Provide oversight and assistance with employee issues such as enrollment and billing issues.
- Introduce clients to USI value-add services where appropriate.
- Maintain a high degree of accuracy in agency management and document management systems.
- Ensure client deliverable standards are met. Participate in peer review with team members.
- Keep current with industry information, technology, and trends.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 4 years + experience in employee benefits industry or related marketplace.
- College degree preferred.
- Customer service experience preferred.
- Must hold a Life & Disability insurance license.
- Comfortable with internet-based programs and Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to set priorities and manage deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with minimal instruction.
- Ability to carry out complex tasks with many concrete and abstract variables.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to define problems and generate potential solutions.
#LI-CG1
Why USI?
With approximately $3 billion in revenue and over 10,500 associates across approximately 200 offices nationwide, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. At USI, we have created one of the most dynamic personal and professional development cultures in the industry. We invest heavily in our associates, and we take pride in celebrating their growth and success through our one-of-a-kind employee reward and recognition programs.
Unrivaled Resources and Support
What truly distinguishes USI as a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm is the USI ONE Advantage®, a game-changing value proposition that delivers to clients a robust set of risk management and benefit solutions with bottom-line financial impact. USI ONE® represents Omni, Network, Enterprise—the three key elements that set USI apart from the competition. Through USI ONE, we develop strategic, timely, and effective risk management and benefit programs in terms that are easy to understand, and we demonstrate how the solutions can have a positive economic impact.
Industry-Leading Programs, Rewards, and Recognition
In addition to competitive pay, incentives, and benefits, USI recognizes associates through our Summit Awards program, rewarding excellence in those who build our brand each day. USI offers employee programs that recognize outstanding achievement and help our associates lead healthy, productive lives. We turn care into action with our award-winning wellness program, college scholarships for associates' children, and financial help in times of need.
Deep Community Engagement
We are committed to giving back to our local communities and supporting a culture of environmental sustainability. From sharing our time, talent, and resources to support local non-profit organizations, animal shelters, and environmental beautification and restoration projects – to partnering with eco-conscious vendors and taking steps to reduce our own environmental footprint – we’re working together as ONE to build a better future.
Committed to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
Our award-winning I’m With U diversity and inclusion program educates our associates to help them better understand and serve our clients, prospects, fellow team members, and local communities through curated education and training resources, employee support programs, and community outreach initiatives to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
Nationally Recognized as a Top Insurance Employer
- Recognized as one of Insurance Business America’s Top Insurance Employers eight consecutive years (2018-2025).
- Named to Business Insurance’s annual list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance six years in a row (2020-2025).
- Named to Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list for the last two years (2024-2025).
- Certified as a Great Place To Work two years in a row (2024-2025).
Visit our Awards and Accolades page for a complete list of our latest industry awards and recognitions!
Salary Range: $80,000- $90,000. This is a bonus eligible position with a target incentive of 5%.
USI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote benefits manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Three or more years of employee benefits administration experience
- Working knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, and FMLA compliance requirements
- Experience managing health, dental, vision, life, and disability plan vendors
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or ADP
- SHRM certification or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist designation preferred
Tips for Your Remote Benefits Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote benefits manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly. Remote postings often close fast, so checking regularly and applying as soon as a role goes live improves your odds.
Document your async communication skills
Remote benefits managers handle sensitive employee questions, open enrollment guidance, and vendor negotiations entirely in writing. Include examples in your application materials of written communications you've owned, such as benefits announcement emails, carrier escalation threads, or policy documentation you drafted independently.
Show fluency with remote benefits platforms
Name the specific HRIS and benefits administration tools you have used, such as Workday, ADP Workforce Now, Rippling, or Gusto. Remote employers hire for immediate platform productivity, so listing your actual systems experience signals you can contribute from day one without in-office training.
Highlight multi-state compliance experience
Remote benefits managers frequently support employees in multiple states, each with different leave laws, continuation requirements, and local mandates. If you have managed benefits across state lines or coordinated with counsel on state-specific compliance, make that explicit in your resume and cover materials.
Remote Benefits Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote benefits manager job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, because they have built the infrastructure for remote benefits administration and know what they need. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear async written communication, and hands-on experience with benefits platforms like Workday, ADP, or BambooHR. Demonstrating that you've managed open enrollment or vendor relationships without in-person oversight gives you a strong edge.
Which companies hire remote benefits managers?
Companies hiring remote benefits managers right now include Humana, The Cigna, and Brock Thornton Benefits, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology firms, multi-state healthcare organizations, and large financial services companies with distributed workforces are among the most consistent sources of remote benefits manager openings.
Can you get a remote benefits manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level benefits roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Remote-first HR platforms, benefits administration vendors, and benefits brokerages sometimes hire entry-level remote coordinators. A benefits administration certification, demonstrated familiarity with HRIS tools, and strong written communication samples can substitute for direct work history when applying.
Do you need a degree for remote benefits manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh hands-on benefits administration experience, CEBS or PHR certification, and proven platform proficiency more heavily than a specific degree. Candidates who can show they have managed benefits programs end-to-end, handled compliance requirements, and communicated with employees asynchronously often move forward regardless of their educational background.
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