Benefits Manager

Description Your Passion. Our Culture. At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here. Benefits that set us apart. Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance Remote ½ day Fridays Onsite Health & Wellness Center Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation Relocation Assistance Tuition Assistance Access to Employee Store What You Do. Benefits Program Management & Strategy Support Support the translation of benefits strategy into actionable plans and program enhancements Lead end to end project management, consistently delivering initiatives on schedule, within scope, and aligned with strategic goals Continuously improve and refine the health, welfare, retirement, and wellness benefits Monitor market trends, utilization, and employee needs; provide insights and recommendations Help operationalize multi-year roadmap priorities and annual planning activities Service Delivery & Operations Execute within the defined benefits operating model, ensuring effective coordination and clarity across benefits team, HR Service Center and External vendor partners. Ensure accurate, timely, and consistent administration of benefits programs Document and improve end-to-end processes, controls, and service standards Serve as an escalation point for complex employee benefit issues Vendor Management Provide oversight of relationships with benefits vendors, administrators and brokers Monitor vendor performance, service levels, and issue resolution Support renewals, implementations, and vendor changes in partnership with leadership Participate in RFPs, negotiations, and optimization efforts as needed Financial & Data Management Support benefits budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis Analyze utilization and cost drivers; identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement Ensure accurate data, reporting, and dashboards to support decision-making Compliance & Governance Ensure benefits programs are administered in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Coordinate required filings, audits, disclosures, and documentation (e.g., ACA reporting, Form 5500s) Partner with Legal and vendors to maintain compliant plan documents and notices Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact to programs and processes Employee Experience & Communication Support clear, accessible, and employee-centered benefits communications Partner on open enrollment planning, materials, and execution Ensure benefits delivery supports key employee life events Address and resolve escalated employee benefit inquiries with accuracy and empathy Team Leadership Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to the benefits team Set clear priorities and ensure accountability for operational deliverables Coach and develop team members in benefits administration, vendor management, and employee support Reinforce a culture of ownership, responsiveness, and continuous improvement Your Education and Experience. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field 5 - 7+ years of experience in employee benefits administration and program support Experience working with multiple benefit vendors; self-funded plan experience preferred Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across functions Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills preferred CEBS, GBA, or similar certification a plus Our Story. With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world’s first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry. To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en. #LI-MR1