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Equity Residential This range is provided by Equity Residential. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$96,142.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Equity Residential Talent Acquisition Business Partner Equity Residential
What You’ll Be Doing: The Benefits Manager is responsible for the strategic management and operational execution of the company’s employee benefits programs. This role ensures competitive, compliant, and cost-effective plan offerings while delivering a positive employee experience. The Benefits Manager leads key vendor relationships, drives program improvement efforts, and supports compliance, communications, and cross-functional collaboration across HR, Legal, Payroll, and Finance. Program Design & Management Manage end-to-end administration of all health and welfare plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending, HSA, and voluntary benefits, as well as the 401(k) retirement plan. Lead the Annual Benefits Enrollment process, including plan modeling, vendor negotiations, and budgeting support. Monitor benefit trends, benchmark data, and employee feedback to recommend plan design changes. Compliance & Reporting Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, Section 125). Lead the preparation and submission of required filings and disclosures (e.g., 5500s, SARs, ACA reporting, NDT). Maintain and update plan documents, SPDs, and employee notices. Manage relationships with third-party administrators, brokers, and carriers to ensure service quality and issue resolution. Partner with HRIT and Payroll teams to maintain accurate benefits data and support system changes or integrations. Oversee benefits billing processes and resolve discrepancies. Employee Experience & Communications Serve as Tier 2 escalation point for complex employee benefit inquiries. Develop and deliver employee-facing benefits communications, including Annual Enrollment, new hire onboarding, and life event education. Partner with Leave of Absence vendor, the HR Centralized Business Operations team, and HRBPs to ensure a seamless experience for employees during personal leave events. Supervise benefits analyst or specialist(s); provide coaching, development, and work prioritization. Act as a key contributor to Total Rewards initiatives and HR cross-functional projects. Support internal and external audits, SOX controls, and leadership reporting requests as needed. What You’ll Need to Thrive: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). 6+ years of experience in benefits administration, including at least 2 years in a lead or manager-level role. In-depth knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations and market trends. Benefits outsourcing experience and/or experience working with outsourced service providers a plus. Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle numerous projects and tasks simultaneously, also required. Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex benefit topics clearly. Machines, Tools and Equipment, Software:
Computer w/Internet and e-mail capabilities, telephone, facsimile, and photocopier.; Must have strong skills in Microsoft Excel, plus proficiency in other Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, etc.), Google Workspace applications (Gmail, Calendar, Drive), and experience with HRIS and/or recordkeeping systems (Oracle HCM, benefits administration platforms, etc.) Licenses/Certification:
CEBS, CBP, PHR, SPHR, CHES, CCWS or other HR certifications/designations preferred. Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Benefits Manager
role at
Equity Residential 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Benefits Manager
role at
Equity Residential This range is provided by Equity Residential. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$96,142.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Equity Residential Talent Acquisition Business Partner Equity Residential
What You’ll Be Doing: The Benefits Manager is responsible for the strategic management and operational execution of the company’s employee benefits programs. This role ensures competitive, compliant, and cost-effective plan offerings while delivering a positive employee experience. The Benefits Manager leads key vendor relationships, drives program improvement efforts, and supports compliance, communications, and cross-functional collaboration across HR, Legal, Payroll, and Finance. Program Design & Management Manage end-to-end administration of all health and welfare plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending, HSA, and voluntary benefits, as well as the 401(k) retirement plan. Lead the Annual Benefits Enrollment process, including plan modeling, vendor negotiations, and budgeting support. Monitor benefit trends, benchmark data, and employee feedback to recommend plan design changes. Compliance & Reporting Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, Section 125). Lead the preparation and submission of required filings and disclosures (e.g., 5500s, SARs, ACA reporting, NDT). Maintain and update plan documents, SPDs, and employee notices. Manage relationships with third-party administrators, brokers, and carriers to ensure service quality and issue resolution. Partner with HRIT and Payroll teams to maintain accurate benefits data and support system changes or integrations. Oversee benefits billing processes and resolve discrepancies. Employee Experience & Communications Serve as Tier 2 escalation point for complex employee benefit inquiries. Develop and deliver employee-facing benefits communications, including Annual Enrollment, new hire onboarding, and life event education. Partner with Leave of Absence vendor, the HR Centralized Business Operations team, and HRBPs to ensure a seamless experience for employees during personal leave events. Supervise benefits analyst or specialist(s); provide coaching, development, and work prioritization. Act as a key contributor to Total Rewards initiatives and HR cross-functional projects. Support internal and external audits, SOX controls, and leadership reporting requests as needed. What You’ll Need to Thrive: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). 6+ years of experience in benefits administration, including at least 2 years in a lead or manager-level role. In-depth knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations and market trends. Benefits outsourcing experience and/or experience working with outsourced service providers a plus. Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle numerous projects and tasks simultaneously, also required. Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex benefit topics clearly. Machines, Tools and Equipment, Software:
Computer w/Internet and e-mail capabilities, telephone, facsimile, and photocopier.; Must have strong skills in Microsoft Excel, plus proficiency in other Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, etc.), Google Workspace applications (Gmail, Calendar, Drive), and experience with HRIS and/or recordkeeping systems (Oracle HCM, benefits administration platforms, etc.) Licenses/Certification:
CEBS, CBP, PHR, SPHR, CHES, CCWS or other HR certifications/designations preferred. Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Human Resources and Management Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Equity Residential by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Benefits Manager jobs in
Chicago, IL . Chicago, IL $280,000.00-$315,000.00 2 hours ago Greater Chicago Area $135,000.00-$165,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $150,000.00-$220,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $130,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago Manager, Human Resources Business Partner
Chicago, IL $120,000.00-$140,000.00 3 days ago Bedford Park, IL $120,000.00-$140,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $115,000.00-$135,000.00 2 days ago Chicago, IL $118,400.00-$148,000.00 2 weeks ago Hillside, IL $60,000.00-$80,000.00 11 months ago Mount Prospect, IL $214,000.00-$288,000.00 1 week ago Northbrook, IL $80,000.00-$100,000.00 2 days ago Chicago, IL $110,000.00-$135,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $65,000.00-$75,000.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $150,000.00-$220,000.00 2 days ago Sr. Manager, Employee Relations, Employee Experience and Relations
Chicago, IL $150,000.00-$248,100.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $165,000.00-$185,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $90,000.00-$110,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$70,000.00 2 days ago Chicago, IL $165,000.00-$185,000.00 4 weeks ago Chicago, IL $90,000.00-$130,000.00 1 hour ago Westchester, IL $144,640.00-$192,853.33 1 week ago Associate, Human Resources Business Partner
Chicago, IL $80,000.00-$100,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $75,000.00-$91,000.00 1 week ago Skokie, IL $65,000.00-$85,000.00 1 day ago Cicero, IL $114,600.00-$205,900.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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