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Group Benefits Manager
Location: Muskegon, MI
Compensation: $112,000 - $150,000 + 15% Annual Performance Incentive
Travel: Up to 10%
Reports To: VP, Human Resources (Americas)
Lead the Future of Benefits at SAF-HOLLAND
SAF-HOLLAND is a global leader in commercial vehicle components and systems, serving customers across the transportation industry through trusted brands including Haldex, SAF, Holland, Neway, and V.ORLANDI.
We are seeking an experienced Group Benefits Manager to lead the strategy, design, administration, and continuous improvement of our U.S. health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs.
This is an opportunity for a benefits leader who wants more than administration. You'll partner directly with executive leadership, influence company-wide benefits strategy, drive plan design decisions, oversee compliance, and help shape how we support employees across multiple locations throughout the United States.
If you're passionate about creating competitive benefits programs, managing complex retirement and healthcare plans, and delivering an outstanding employee experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Why This Opportunity?
Strategic Ownership
Lead the end-to-end benefits function for a multi-state organization and make meaningful recommendations that influence employee well-being and business outcomes.
Broad Scope
Oversee:
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans
- Retirement and pension programs
- Wellness initiatives
- Open enrollment strategy
- Vendor and broker relationships
- Benefits communication and education
- Regulatory compliance and governance
Executive Visibility
Work closely with the VP of Human Resources and senior leadership while serving as the organization's subject matter expert on benefits strategy and compliance.
Meaningful Impact
Help enhance employee programs, improve cost effectiveness, support union and non-union employee populations, and drive benefit standardization initiatives across U.S. operations.
What You'll Do
- Lead the strategy, design, implementation, and administration of health and welfare benefit programs
- Oversee retirement and pension plans, including governance and fiduciary compliance
- Manage annual open enrollment and employee communications
- Partner with brokers, carriers, trustees, and third-party administrators
- Analyze utilization, market trends, and benchmarking data to ensure competitive and cost-effective programs
- Develop recommendations for plan design, contribution strategies, and program enhancements
- Serve as the organization's HIPAA Privacy Officer
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, ADA, FMLA, and other applicable regulations
- Support HRIS benefit configurations, reporting, vendor integrations, and data management
- Provide guidance and training to HR teams across multiple locations
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive benefits leadership experience
- Deep expertise in health & welfare and retirement plan administration
- Experience supporting multi-site and multi-state organizations
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, ADA, and FMLA requirements
- Experience managing brokers, carriers, consultants, and third-party vendors
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and reporting capabilities
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience supporting union environments is highly desirable
Preferred Qualifications
- CEBS, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar certification
- HIPAA Privacy Officer experience
- Experience with pension plans and collective bargaining environments
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $112,000 - $150,000
- 15% annual incentive opportunity
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
- Retirement savings programs
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
About SAF-HOLLAND
SAF-HOLLAND is a leading global manufacturer of chassis-related systems and components for trailers, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, and agricultural and industrial applications. Through our portfolio of trusted brands, we help keep the world moving while creating a culture focused on safety, innovation, quality, and customer success.
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Group Benefits Manager
Location: Muskegon, MI
Compensation: $112,000 - $150,000 + 15% Annual Performance Incentive
Travel: Up to 10%
Reports To: VP, Human Resources (Americas)
Lead the Future of Benefits at SAF-HOLLAND
SAF-HOLLAND is a global leader in commercial vehicle components and systems, serving customers across the transportation industry through trusted brands including Haldex, SAF, Holland, Neway, and V.ORLANDI.
We are seeking an experienced Group Benefits Manager to lead the strategy, design, administration, and continuous improvement of our U.S. health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs.
This is an opportunity for a benefits leader who wants more than administration. You'll partner directly with executive leadership, influence company-wide benefits strategy, drive plan design decisions, oversee compliance, and help shape how we support employees across multiple locations throughout the United States.
If you're passionate about creating competitive benefits programs, managing complex retirement and healthcare plans, and delivering an outstanding employee experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Why This Opportunity?
Strategic Ownership
Lead the end-to-end benefits function for a multi-state organization and make meaningful recommendations that influence employee well-being and business outcomes.
Broad Scope
Oversee:
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans
- Retirement and pension programs
- Wellness initiatives
- Open enrollment strategy
- Vendor and broker relationships
- Benefits communication and education
- Regulatory compliance and governance
Executive Visibility
Work closely with the VP of Human Resources and senior leadership while serving as the organization's subject matter expert on benefits strategy and compliance.
Meaningful Impact
Help enhance employee programs, improve cost effectiveness, support union and non-union employee populations, and drive benefit standardization initiatives across U.S. operations.
What You'll Do
- Lead the strategy, design, implementation, and administration of health and welfare benefit programs
- Oversee retirement and pension plans, including governance and fiduciary compliance
- Manage annual open enrollment and employee communications
- Partner with brokers, carriers, trustees, and third-party administrators
- Analyze utilization, market trends, and benchmarking data to ensure competitive and cost-effective programs
- Develop recommendations for plan design, contribution strategies, and program enhancements
- Serve as the organization's HIPAA Privacy Officer
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, ADA, FMLA, and other applicable regulations
- Support HRIS benefit configurations, reporting, vendor integrations, and data management
- Provide guidance and training to HR teams across multiple locations
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive benefits leadership experience
- Deep expertise in health & welfare and retirement plan administration
- Experience supporting multi-site and multi-state organizations
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, ADA, and FMLA requirements
- Experience managing brokers, carriers, consultants, and third-party vendors
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and reporting capabilities
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience supporting union environments is highly desirable
Preferred Qualifications
- CEBS, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar certification
- HIPAA Privacy Officer experience
- Experience with pension plans and collective bargaining environments
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $112,000 - $150,000
- 15% annual incentive opportunity
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
- Retirement savings programs
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
About SAF-HOLLAND
SAF-HOLLAND is a leading global manufacturer of chassis-related systems and components for trailers, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, and agricultural and industrial applications. Through our portfolio of trusted brands, we help keep the world moving while creating a culture focused on safety, innovation, quality, and customer success.
EOE / Protected Veteran / Disability
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Who's Hiring
- State Farm1,987
- Aramark18
- BDO14
- Apple14
- Weaver11
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance972
- Accounting & Auditing16
- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Technology & Software9
- Distribution & Wholesale5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in state manager jobs.
- Five or more years of multi-site or multi-unit management experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage and develop teams across geographically dispersed locations
- Strong financial acumen including budget ownership, forecasting, and P&L reporting
- Experience recruiting, coaching, and performance-managing direct reports remotely
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations, management, or a related field
- Proficiency with CRM platforms, workforce management tools, or industry-specific reporting systems
Tips for Your State Manager Job Search
Quantify your regional P&L ownership
State manager roles require demonstrating ownership of a geographic business unit. Your resume should call out the revenue size, headcount, and number of locations you managed, not just your title and duties.
Target your resume to the vertical
Retail state managers, healthcare state managers, and logistics state managers read very differently to hiring teams. Tailor your resume language to the specific industry on each application, not a one-size-fits-all summary.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists state manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a cross-location performance narrative
Interviewers for state manager roles will ask how you drove consistent results across multiple sites or districts with different teams. Have two or three concrete examples ready that show how you diagnosed and closed performance gaps remotely.
Research the company's footprint before applying
Check how many locations the employer operates in the state before you apply. If they have ten sites and you have only managed two, address that gap directly in your cover letter by naming comparable complexity you have handled.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify the number of direct reports, the states you will own, and whether the role can expand before accepting. State manager titles vary widely in scope, and misaligned expectations after hire are hard to recover from.
State Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most state managers?
State Farm, Aramark, and BDO are hiring the most state managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to track where those companies have the densest retail, service, or logistics footprints.
How many state manager jobs are remote?
About 54% of state manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though true fully remote roles are rare given the expectation of regular in-person site visits. The sub-areas most likely to offer hybrid arrangements are sales-focused state manager roles and those tied to SaaS or financial services where field presence is lighter.
How do you become a state manager?
Most state managers start as individual contributors, move into district or area manager roles overseeing a few locations, and demonstrate consistent performance across those sites before being considered for a state-level position. Building a record of improving operational metrics, developing other managers, and managing a P&L at the district level is the clearest path. Some employers also promote strong regional account managers into state manager roles.
Can you get hired as a state manager without direct state-level experience?
Yes, but you will need to close the scope gap on paper. Employers want to see that you have managed multiple locations simultaneously, owned a budget, and held accountability for headcount across those sites. If your title was district manager or area manager, lead your resume with the actual scale you owned rather than the job title, and position the progression explicitly.
What does the state manager interview process look like?
Most state manager interview processes involve an initial recruiter screen, a structured behavioral interview with the regional director or VP of operations, and at least one round focused on a business case or operational scenario. Many employers also include a panel interview with HR and a peer state manager. Final-round candidates are often asked to present a 30-60-90 day plan for the territory.
Where can I find and apply to state manager jobs?
You can find and apply to state manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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