Overview
Our client is a high-volume, precision metal stamping manufacturer recognized as a "Best Place to Work." They operate multi-shift production in a deeply collaborative, team-centric culture where employees are empowered to contribute, innovate, and grow. Their exceptional retention reflects their commitment to engagement, accountability, and respect. Well-established, privately owned and debt free.
The Role
We're seeking an HR Benefits Manager for our client to lead benefits administration for their 100-person team and ensure compliance, accuracy, and exceptional service in a fast-paced, multi-shift manufacturing environment. This key position combines strong benefits expertise with financial accuracy, discretion, and a proactive approach to employee support.
What You'll Do
- Benefits Administration (Primary Focus)
- Administer all employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k), FMLA, leave programs, and workers' compensation
- Manage open enrollment processes, communications, and employee education sessions
- Serve as primary liaison with benefit brokers and third-party administrators
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and applicable state regulations
- Maintain accurate benefits records in HRIS and payroll systems
- Respond promptly and confidentially to employee benefit inquiries
- Analyze utilization trends and assist leadership with benefit cost management strategies
- Basic Accounting Responsibilities (Secondary Focus)
- Reconcile benefit invoices and payroll deduction reports
- Assist with monthly accruals related to benefits and PTO
- Support 401(k) contribution reporting and audit documentation
- Partner with accounting to ensure proper general ledger coding and cost allocation
- HR Generalist Support (Tertiary Focus)
- Support onboarding, orientation, and employee record maintenance
- Assist with policy administration, handbook updates, and regulatory compliance
- Support employee engagement initiatives aligned with our team-centric culture
- Provide HR support for performance management and employee relations as needed
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience with strong emphasis in benefits administration
- Manufacturing environment experience strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and related compliance requirements
- Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems
- Strong reconciliation and basic accounting skills
- High level of discretion and ability to manage confidential information
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical abilities
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, accounting, or related field preferred
- PHR, SHRM-CP, or CEBS certification a plus
- Personal Attributes:
- Service-oriented mindset
- Collaborative and team-focused
- Calm and professional in fast-paced environments
- Highly organized with strong follow-through
- Solutions-driven and proactive
This position is at our client’s Vermont manufacturing facility.
Relocation assistance.
