Benefits Manager

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Job Number: 211
Salary: $105,966.12 - $169,271.44
Department/Office: Human Resources
Division: Total Compensation
Location: 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO, 80120
Job Type: Salary Full-Time
Posting Date: 12/05/2025
Closing Date: 12/26/2025

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

The Benefits Manager is responsible for managing the County’s well-being and benefit plans and programs.

DUTIES:

Manages all benefit proposals and renewal process, vendor selection and management, contract administration and program maintenance
Administers the employee benefit plans for all County employees
Manages the County’s well-being program, including budget and serving as the chair to the Well-being Champions group
Manages the open enrollment process for County employees, retirees and COBRA participants, including the communication plan
Manages the annual benefits fairs, including budget, vendor communication, facility set up, flu shots, gifts, lunches and door prizes
Performs audits and analysis on enrollment and utilization to ensure program cost effectiveness
Serves as internal compliance liaison overseeing HIPAA, Privacy, and Information Technology Security requirements and solutions
Manages the County’s Years of Service recognition program
Tracks, trends and identifies opportunities for improvement, makes recommendations and develops and implements best practices
Manages and develops the benefits specialists

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills and Abilities:

Technical Skills: ERP experience (SAPSuccessFactors preferred) as it relates to benefits administration. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications, to include word, excel, and power point
Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively to all levels of employees, both verbally and written. Must be able to identify audience and modify communication style as appropriate
Customer Service Skills: Strong follow up and responsiveness skills. Ability to identify priority situations and adjust accordingly (flexibility)
Analytical Skills: Ability to identify patterns/trends within data and evaluate possible courses of action based on the data

Behavioral Competencies:

Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
Integrity

Education and Experience:

Bachelors’ degree in Human Resources or related field
At least 8 years of benefits administration
3+ years overseeing benefit renewal process and vendor selection
3+ years of supervision
A combination of education and experience may be considered
Preferred qualifications: CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) Certification

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

No unusual physical demands are associated with this position.
Spends 90% of the time sitting and 10% of the time either standing or walking.
Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
Uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry more than 25 lbs.
Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
Verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

Definitions:

Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

** Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.

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