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Sr Manager, Benefit Plans & Programs

CHICAGO, IllinoisFull-time$136k–$187k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead employee benefits strategy, plan design, communications, and compliance for retirement and health/welfare plans, including union negotiations and vendor management.

Role type

Senior Manager, Benefits Strategy & Administration

Builds

Competitive benefit plans and programs for 20,000+ employees across six regulated utilities

Domain

Utilities / Employee Benefits

Required skills

Benefits strategy and plan design, Union negotiations and collective bargaining, Financial analysis and budgeting, Vendor management and contract review, Regulatory compliance (ERISA, HIPAA), Cross-functional leadership

Preferred skills

MBA or advanced degree, Employee benefits certification

Technologies

ERISA, HIPAA, Budgeting tools

Responsibilities

Analyze benefits costs and support multi-year budget development, Develop bargaining proposals for employee benefits, Conduct benefit planning and strategy development, Oversee vendor relationships and marketplace evaluations

Seniority

Senior Manager, strategic leadership