Benefits Manager

We're Hiring: Benefits Manager

Location: Bancroft Employee Center, Moorestown, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time-in person
Department: Human Resources

Are you looking for a new professional challenge? Do you want to build a fulfilling career with real purpose? Join Bancroft, one of the region's largest nonprofit human services organizations. Here, you'll be supported by coworkers who are committed to one another, and who strive toward one mission and purpose.

As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families, to help make it One World. For Everyone.

The Benefits Manager oversees the daily operations and administration of Bancroft's employee benefit programs.. This role ensures benefits offerings are competitive, cost-effective, and compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. The Benefits Manager collaborates with leadership, vendors, and HR teams to enhance employee engagement, streamline benefits processes, and support the overall business strategy.

Design, implement, and optimize comprehensive benefits programs including health, retirement, wellness, leave, and voluntary plans.

• Analyze industry trends to ensure competitive offerings and alignment with business goals.

• Support long-term benefits strategy development to meet evolving workforce needs.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA).

• Oversee regulatory reporting (5500 filings, nondiscrimination testing) and partner with Legal, Finance, and HR to manage risk.

• Manage vendor relationships and third-party administrators to optimize cost and service quality.

• Negotiate contracts and oversee the benefits budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and accurate forecasting.

• Lead communication strategies to educate employees on benefits, enrollment, and policy updates.

• Manage annual open enrollment and life event changes; resolve employee inquiries promptly and professionally.

• Administer leave programs (FMLA, STD, LTD, PTO) with a focus on compliance and employee support.

• Leverage HRIS and benefits platforms to analyze utilization, cost trends, and employee feedback.

• Prepare reports and recommendations to inform strategic decision-making.

• Lead and develop the benefits team to deliver exceptional service and operational efficiency.

• Partner across HR, Finance, and leadership teams to integrate benefits into broader people strategies.

• Foster a culture of well-being, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in benefits administration, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong knowledge of benefits laws and regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

What You'll Love About Bancroft

• Meaningful Purpose: We truly make a difference in the lives of others, which inspires us to be better people, and gives us purpose.
• Lasting Bonds: We are a close-knit, committed team who feel like a second family
• Personal Growth: There are opportunities to learn and build skills, professional development, career advancement, tuition assistance, and loan repayment programs
• Outstanding Benefits: We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings program, generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and more

The current hiring range for this position is: $85,000 - $105,000

About Bancroft

At Bancroft, you'll do more than just make an impact. We are a care team of 2,700 employees across 200+ facilities and homes in NJ, PA, and DE committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of the people we serve and their loved ones. Together, we work diligently and compassionately, to improve the lives of the people we serve. Find your purpose and more at Bancroft.

Real Life. Real Purpose.

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Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential. To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.