Benefits Manager

SkyWater is hiring a Benefits Manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance, operational accuracy, and employee support. The ideal candidate brings experience with HRIS system integrations and contributes to process improvement initiatives that enhance the employee experience.

Requirements

• Manage daily operations of health, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, and retirement plans
• Serve as primary contact for employees regarding benefits inquiries, claims resolution, and enrollment support
• Oversee annual open enrollment, including system setup, employee communications, and vendor coordination
• Manage vendor relationships for all benefit plans
• Collaborate with HRIS and IT teams to maintain accurate benefits data and troubleshoot system issues
• Lead testing and implementation of benefits-related system upgrades or integrations
• Partner with vendors to ensure data feeds and file transfers are timely and accurate
• Partner with payroll to ensure benefit deductions are accurate and timely
• Reconcile benefit invoices and coordinate adjustments with finance as needed
• Monitor and resolve discrepancies between HRIS and payroll systems
• Prepare and analyze benefits reports for audits, budgeting, and compliance
• Manage 5500 filings, nondiscrimination testing, and other regulatory requirements
• Maintain documentation and SOPs for benefits processes
• Own leave of absence administration across all sites and manage state specific disability or leave regulations
• Partner with employees, leaders, and vendor on leave of absences

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401k match
• Life insurance
• Opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Benefit eligibility day one
• Medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays
• On-site fitness facility
• On-site self-serve market