Benefits Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Benefits Managers overseeing U.S. compensation and benefits programs qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. Employers across healthcare, tech, and finance regularly sponsor this role. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Reporting to the Director of Benefits, this role will manage and provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the health and retirement programs. The Senior Benefits Specialist is responsible for the overall design of quality benefits plans. Continually investigates new benefits programs and improves existing programs. Responsible for vendor management, invoicing, and program expense management. This role manages the company 401k program, from funding and trust reconciliation process, to non-discrimination testing, 5500s and annual audits.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as strategic expert to leadership for US retirement programs
- Develops and maintains the strategic engagement framework for partnerships with Finance, Controllership and Payroll in relation to program interdependencies
- Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions. Provide employee training on new programs and annual changes.
- Analyze current benefits, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience and competitive trends in benefits programs, and identify the company's stance.
- Review both short- and long-range cost estimates/projections and relevant statistical analyses regarding modifications in benefits programs and implementation of new programs.
- Survey industry trends. Complete benefits surveys and review information obtained from the results. Analyze complex benefits information. Forecast trends and assist with future benefits designs. Develop specific recommendations for review by management.
- Oversee benefits compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
- Monitor administrative costs of benefits programs and recommend cost containment strategies, including alternative methods for administration and funding. Prepare budgetary recommendations and assist in the monitoring, verifying and reconciling of budgeted funds.
- Research employee benefits plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value.
- Design and recommend new benefits programs. Examine possible plan designs and benefits cost changes.
- Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package.
- Manages 401(k) funding process. Reconciliation. NDT, 5500s, audits
- Manage the annual renewal calendar in collaboration with outside healthcare consultants. Assist consultants in obtaining data and information for renewal process of any health, life and retirement plans that benefit the company.
- Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.
- Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators. Owns vendor management for entire benefits function
- Invoicing? Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs.
- Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 plus year of relevant experience
- This role requires deep benefits expertise and a strong focus on reporting, controls and management of the US 401(k) plan, benefits financial plans & budget control and engagement with the Investment Review Committee
- Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements.
- Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Workday Pro or Workday Benefits certification a plus
- CEBS, PHR/SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP preferred
SRS PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Weekly Pay
- Day One 401(k) Plan participation with Generous Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays…. and more
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
LOCATION:
Job Location: SRS Distribution - McKinney
7440 State Highway 121 McKinney, TX 75070-3104
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.
Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.
INTRODUCTION
Reporting to the Director of Benefits, this role will manage and provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the health and retirement programs. The Senior Benefits Specialist is responsible for the overall design of quality benefits plans. Continually investigates new benefits programs and improves existing programs. Responsible for vendor management, invoicing, and program expense management. This role manages the company 401k program, from funding and trust reconciliation process, to non-discrimination testing, 5500s and annual audits.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as strategic expert to leadership for US retirement programs
- Develops and maintains the strategic engagement framework for partnerships with Finance, Controllership and Payroll in relation to program interdependencies
- Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions. Provide employee training on new programs and annual changes.
- Analyze current benefits, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience and competitive trends in benefits programs, and identify the company's stance.
- Review both short- and long-range cost estimates/projections and relevant statistical analyses regarding modifications in benefits programs and implementation of new programs.
- Survey industry trends. Complete benefits surveys and review information obtained from the results. Analyze complex benefits information. Forecast trends and assist with future benefits designs. Develop specific recommendations for review by management.
- Oversee benefits compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
- Monitor administrative costs of benefits programs and recommend cost containment strategies, including alternative methods for administration and funding. Prepare budgetary recommendations and assist in the monitoring, verifying and reconciling of budgeted funds.
- Research employee benefits plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value.
- Design and recommend new benefits programs. Examine possible plan designs and benefits cost changes.
- Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package.
- Manages 401(k) funding process. Reconciliation. NDT, 5500s, audits
- Manage the annual renewal calendar in collaboration with outside healthcare consultants. Assist consultants in obtaining data and information for renewal process of any health, life and retirement plans that benefit the company.
- Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.
- Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators. Owns vendor management for entire benefits function
- Invoicing? Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs.
- Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 plus year of relevant experience
- This role requires deep benefits expertise and a strong focus on reporting, controls and management of the US 401(k) plan, benefits financial plans & budget control and engagement with the Investment Review Committee
- Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements.
- Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Workday Pro or Workday Benefits certification a plus
- CEBS, PHR/SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP preferred
SRS PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Weekly Pay
- Day One 401(k) Plan participation with Generous Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays…. and more
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
LOCATION:
Job Location: SRS Distribution - McKinney
7440 State Highway 121 McKinney, TX 75070-3104
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.
Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Benefits Manager
Position your degree as a direct match
USCIS requires your degree field to align with benefits management. Degrees in human resources, business administration, or organizational psychology support the specialty occupation argument. A mismatch between your degree and the role is the most common RFE trigger.
Target large employers with established HR infrastructure
Large corporations in healthcare, finance, and technology typically have dedicated immigration teams and experience sponsoring HR leadership roles. Smaller employers may be willing but lack the infrastructure, which can slow the petition process significantly.
Get your LCA certified before the visa application
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor certifying prevailing wage compliance before any H-1B petition is submitted. Confirm your employer has completed this step before expecting a visa timeline.
Document your specialization, not just your job title
Benefits Managers overseeing complex programs like self-funded health plans, 401(k) administration, or leave compliance build a stronger specialty occupation case than generalist HR managers. Make sure your offer letter reflects specific technical responsibilities.
Understand the H-1B lottery timing before accepting an offer
H-1B registration opens each March for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer outside that window, ask your employer about cap-exempt options, O-1 visa eligibility, or whether you can start on OPT while waiting for the next lottery cycle.
Ask specifically whether your employer has sponsored HR roles before
Not all employers who sponsor engineering roles will sponsor HR management positions. Ask HR or your recruiter directly whether the company has filed H-1B petitions for Benefits Manager or similar HR leadership titles in the past.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Benefits Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Benefits Manager positions generally qualify when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in human resources, business administration, or a related field. USCIS looks for positions where a specific degree is a minimum requirement, not just preferred. Roles overseeing complex benefits programs, ERISA compliance, or self-funded health plans build the strongest cases.
What degree do I need to get H-1B sponsorship as a Benefits Manager?
A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, organizational psychology, or a closely related field is the standard baseline. Your degree field should align with the specific duties in your job description. If your degree is in an unrelated field, three years of relevant work experience can substitute for each year of missing education under USCIS equivalency rules.
Which industries are most likely to sponsor Benefits Managers?
Healthcare systems, financial services firms, technology companies, and large manufacturing employers are the most active sponsors for Benefits Manager roles. These industries tend to have complex, high-value benefits programs that justify hiring internationally. Use Migrate Mate to browse current openings filtered specifically for visa-sponsoring employers in this field.
How often do H-1B petitions for Benefits Manager roles get approved?
USCIS does not publish approval rates broken down by job title, but HR management roles with clear degree requirements and detailed specialty occupation documentation generally see strong approval rates. Requests for Evidence are more common when job descriptions are vague or when the degree field is only loosely related. A detailed offer letter and strong employer documentation reduce RFE risk significantly.
Can a Benefits Manager on OPT extend their work authorization while waiting for H-1B approval?
Yes. If you're on F-1 OPT and your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT expires, you may be eligible for a 240-day OPT extension that bridges the gap until October 1. STEM OPT extension is not available for this role unless your degree qualifies. Confirm your specific OPT expiration date with your Designated School Official well in advance.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Benefits Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.