Benefits Manager 

US Remote 

$125-135K plus 20% Bonus 

Reports to: VP of Total Rewards 

Background Required: 7–10 years of progressive experience managing benefits programs and vendors in a large national organization (1k+ employees) as well as deep hands-on expertise in day-to-day benefits administration, including health and welfare, leave of absence and accommodations, wellness, and 401(k) programs. Must also have team management experience.

Headline: Sun Auto Tire & Service is the fastest growing, top 10 independent tire dealer in the US with 525+ stores operating under multiple brands. We've been nominated as a "Best Place to Work" and are a leading provider of after-market vehicle tires and repair services. We are increasing our footprint rapidly through both organic growth and acquisitions and seek candidates who are looking for a long-term career path and capable of growing into roles of greater responsibility.  

Job Scope 

The Benefits Manager plays a key role in the design, administration, and continuous improvement of Sun Auto’s benefits programs. This is a working manager role, balancing strategic input with deep hands-on expertise in day-to-day benefits administration, including health and welfare, leave of absence and accommodations, wellness, and 401(k) programs. The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with practical problem-solving skills, ensuring our benefits programs are compliant, competitive, and aligned with Sun Auto’s “employee first” values. 

This role partners closely with Payroll, Finance, HR, and external vendors and manages a small team of benefits professionals. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage the day-to-day administration of Sun Auto’s health & welfare, retirement, and leave of absence programs, ensuring compliance with all federal and state regulations. 

• Supervise and develop a small team (benefits analyst and leave specialist), providing guidance and support on program execution and employee service. 

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for benefits administration, leave management, accommodations, and 401(k) compliance and operations. 

• Oversee vendor relationships, ensuring service quality, accurate billing, reporting, and compliance with contractual obligations. 

• Maintain and communicate all regulatory notices, plan documents, and benefit policies, including FMLA, ADA, and internal leave procedures. 

• Partner with external brokers and vendors on annual renewals, plan design changes, and open enrollment processes. 

• Conduct benchmarking and data analysis to assess program effectiveness and recommend improvements that support attraction and retention goals. 

• Lead or contribute to benefits-related projects, process improvements, and reporting needs. 

• Develop clear, engaging benefits communications and counsel employees and managers on benefits and leave policies. 

• Identify compliance risks and develop proactive solutions to minimize company exposure. 

• Develop benefits communications and counsel employees on benefits related issues. 

Skills, Experience and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience. 

• 7–10 years of progressive experience managing benefits programs and vendors, including hands-on experience in health & welfare, LOA, accommodations, and 401(k) administration for an employee base of 1K or more.
• Team management experience required.

• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic program improvement with strong executional ownership. 

• In-depth knowledge of benefits regulatory laws (ERISA, ACA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, etc.). 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy. 

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable guidance. 

• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools. 

• Proven ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across departments and levels. 

Benefits  

At Sun Auto we recognize that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs as well as:  

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance  

• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution  

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match  

• Paid Vacation and Sick Days  

• Employee Discounts  

• Educational Assistance  

• Company Paid Life Insurance  

• Company Paid Short-Term Disability  

• Long-Term Disability Insurance  

Sun Auto Tire & Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    

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