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Remote benefits program manager jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors including technology, healthcare, financial services, and professional services. 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
- TE Connectivity9
- Gallagher7
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 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 Remote Benefits Program Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote benefits program manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Demonstrate async coordination in your resume
Remote benefits program managers run open enrollment, vendor negotiations, and compliance reviews without in-person check-ins. Call out specific examples of managing these processes across distributed teams using written communication, project trackers, or HRIS workflows.
Get fluent in multi-state compliance specifics
Remote employers often need benefits managers who can handle varying state continuation coverage rules, leave laws, and reporting requirements. Showing familiarity with multi-state ERISA compliance and ACA reporting signals you can operate independently across a distributed workforce.
Prepare for remote interviews with real process examples
Remote hiring managers for this role test whether you can problem-solve without escalating to a supervisor. Walk through a specific open enrollment cycle or carrier negotiation you led, what tools you used, and how you kept stakeholders aligned without being in the same office.
Remote Benefits Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote benefits program manager job?
Remote employers hiring benefits program managers look for candidates who can manage complex vendor relationships, compliance deadlines, and open enrollment cycles without in-person oversight. Strong written communication matters more than in any office role because coordination happens across email, Slack, and async documentation. Candidates with experience in HRIS platforms, benefits administration software, and cross-functional project management stand out most in remote hiring.
Which companies hire remote benefits program managers?
Companies hiring remote benefits program managers 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 companies, distributed healthcare organizations, and large financial services firms are among the most consistent hirers of this role in a fully remote capacity.
Can you get a remote benefits program manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level benefits roles are harder to land because employers expect you to handle compliance questions and vendor escalations independently from day one. Candidates who have completed CEBS coursework, managed benefits administration in an HR coordinator role, or led an open enrollment process for even a small employer have a real edge. Demonstrating comfort with HRIS tools and async communication helps close the experience gap.
Do you need a degree for remote benefits program manager jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated benefits administration experience, proficiency with platforms like Workday or SAP SuccessFactors, and familiarity with ERISA compliance alongside any formal credential. A CEBS designation or PHR certification can substitute for a traditional degree in many hiring processes, particularly at mid-size companies with lean HR teams operating across multiple states.
Which industries hire the most remote benefits program managers?
The sectors hiring the most remote benefits program managers are Insurance, Staffing & Recruiting, and Government & Public Sector, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed workforces across multiple states, which creates ongoing demand for benefits program managers who can coordinate multi-state compliance and vendor relationships without being physically on site.
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