Senior Manager, Benefits Strategy

Company Description

At National Vision we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible. National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,200 stores. We operate four retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Optical inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.

We are hiring for a Senior Manager of Benefits Strategy to join our growing team!

Job Description

Job Summary

This role will lead the ongoing optimization of our employee benefits programs. This person will ensure benefit offerings serve as a recruiting and retention tool positively impacting the associate experience. This person will also be managing vendor relationships to drive value and efficiency with benefit offerings. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with deep knowledge of the benefits landscape and a track record of executing forward-thinking, data-driven strategies.

What Would You Do? The Specifics.

• Strategic Planning & Insights
• Analyze current benefits plans, utilization, and employee feedback to recommend enhancements
• Ensure the organization is taking advantage of all cost-saving opportunities
• Benchmark against industry peers and identify competitive opportunities in health, welfare, and wellness offerings
• Vendor & Financial Management
• Manage relationships with insurance carriers, brokers, TPAs, and wellness vendors
• Negotiate contracts and renewals to ensure cost-effectiveness and service excellence
• Monitor and manage benefits budgets, forecasts, and performance analytics
• Employee Experience & Communication
• Develop and execute communication plans for benefits education, open enrollment, and life events
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure employees understand and maximize their benefits
• Utilize employee feedback and engagement surveys to inform strategy and improvements

Qualifications

Work Experience

• 8+ years progressive experience in employee benefits and/or financial analysis (Required)
• 4-6 years benefits vendor management (Required)

Education

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience. In Human Resources, Management, or Finance (Required)

Additional Skills

• Proven success in developing and executing benefits strategy at a mid-to-large organization (Required)
• Strong data analysis, financial acumen, and project management skills (Required)
• Exceptional communication and influence skills, with experience advising senior leadership (Required)
• Experience with benefits administration platforms and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, bswift, etc.) (Required)

Additional Information

Taking Care of our People!

We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all associates. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount, and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs and access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.