Remote Employee Benefits Manager Jobs

Remote employee benefits manager jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed tech teams, and large employers managing geographically scattered workforces. Industries including Alliant Insurance Services, USI Insurance Services, and Gallagher are actively hiring employee benefits managers who can administer plans, handle compliance, and support employees entirely from a home office. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles46
Top employerAlliant Insurance Services
Top industryStaffing
Top credentialBachelor's degree
Companies hiring28

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Account Manager - Employee Benefits - Mid Market
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Account Manager - Employee Benefits - Mid Market
Alliant Insurance Services
Remote
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
$115k - $125k/yr
Remote (US)
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
1,001-5,000

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Employee Benefits Account Manager, Select
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Employee Benefits Account Manager, Select
USI Insurance Services
San Antonio, Texas
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Sales Trainer and Builder - Employee Benefits Leadership- 3rd Generation Family Agency!
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Sales Trainer and Builder - Employee Benefits Leadership- 3rd Generation Family Agency!
Fresh Approach Benefits
Minnetonka, Minnesota
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
$75k - $125k/yr
Remote (US)

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Team Sales Manager - Employee Benefits Leadership- 3rd Generation Family Agency!
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Team Sales Manager - Employee Benefits Leadership- 3rd Generation Family Agency!
Fresh Approach Benefits
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota
Business Strategy
Growth Marketing
Product Management
$75k - $125k/yr
Remote (US)

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Select Employee Benefits Senior Account Representative- Midatlantic
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Select Employee Benefits Senior Account Representative- Midatlantic
USI Insurance Services
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources
Learning & Development
$60k - $70k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Remote Employee Benefits Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Alliant Insurance Services8 open roles
USI Insurance Services4 open roles
Gallagher3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote employee benefits manager jobs.

  • 5 or more years of experience administering health, dental, vision, and retirement benefit plans
  • Deep knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and FMLA compliance requirements
  • Experience managing open enrollment cycles and communicating benefit changes to employees
  • Proficiency with HRIS and benefits administration platforms such as Workday or similar systems
  • Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or PHR/SPHR certification strongly preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field

Tips for Your Remote Employee Benefits Manager Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote employee benefits manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without sorting through non-remote results.

Show async coordination in your resume

Remote benefits managers handle open enrollment questions, carrier escalations, and compliance updates entirely in writing. Highlight examples where you resolved issues over email or documented a process change, since remote employers treat written output as a direct proxy for job performance.

Demonstrate HRIS proficiency upfront

Name the specific platforms you have worked in, such as Workday, ADP, or BambooHR, in your resume summary and cover letter. Remote employers rarely have time to train on systems, so demonstrated platform fluency shortens the vetting process considerably.

Prepare for multi-state compliance questions

Remote employee benefits manager interviews frequently include scenarios around ACA reporting, ERISA compliance, or state-specific continuation coverage rules. Reviewing recent enforcement trends from the DOL and rehearsing a specific compliance problem you resolved signals that you can handle distributed workforce complexity independently.

Remote Employee Benefits Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote employee benefits manager job?

Remote employee benefits managers get hired by demonstrating they can own complex, multi-state benefits programs without in-person hand-holding. Employers screen hard for written communication skills, since most coordination with brokers, vendors, and employees happens over email or async tools. Certifications like CEBS or PHR signal credibility, and candidates who can point to measurable outcomes, such as open enrollment completion rates or cost-reduction projects, stand out from the field.

Which companies hire remote employee benefits managers?

Companies hiring remote employee benefits managers right now include Alliant Insurance Services, USI Insurance Services, and Gallagher, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology companies, national insurance carriers, HR outsourcing firms, and large employers with distributed workforces consistently post remote employee benefits manager openings across the U.S.

Can you get a remote employee benefits manager job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot enrollment issues and navigate compliance questions independently from day one. HR coordinator or benefits administrator roles at remote-first companies are realistic starting points. Showing proficiency in HRIS platforms, completing a benefits-focused HR certification, and demonstrating strong written communication can substitute for years of direct experience.

Do you need a degree for remote employee benefits manager jobs?

Not always. Many remote employers weigh benefits administration experience, HRIS proficiency, and credentials like CEBS or PHR more heavily than a specific degree. A demonstrated history of managing open enrollment, benefits compliance, and vendor relationships often matters more to hiring managers than the field printed on a diploma.

Which industries hire the most remote employee benefits managers?

Most remote employee benefits manager openings sit in Staffing & Recruiting, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire employee benefits managers remotely because their workforces are geographically distributed and require consistent, centrally managed benefits administration across multiple states or time zones.

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