Benefits Manager – Hybrid

Job overview

The Benefits Manager – Hybrid role is hybrid, with the posting listing OH, PA, DE, NC, SC, GA, and FL. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes a competitive base salary. The role supports Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s Total Rewards strategy and its work to deliver energy while putting people first and keeping them safe. The manager leads employee benefits and multi-state leave programs, overseeing administration, compliance, vendor performance, financial operations, and continuous improvement. The role partners with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, Risk Management, and vendors to improve program delivery and employee experience.

What you'll do

• Design, administer, and enhance employee benefits programs
• lead open enrollment, employee education, vendor coordination, and benefits communications
• evaluate plan performance, utilization, and costs
• manage broker, carrier, administrator, and vendor relationships
• oversee self-funded plans
• administer leave programs and complex leave cases
• coordinate leave, disability, workers’ compensation, pay administration, and return-to-work processes
• oversee benefits billing, audits, reconciliations, deductions, payments, and reporting
• analyze utilization and cost trends
• ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and applicable state requirements
• maintain plan documents and required reporting
• improve workflows and controls
• partner on HRIS, payroll, system integrations, and mergers and acquisitions activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hybrid

ohio

pennsylvania

delaware

north carolina

south carolina

georgia

florida

chesapeake utilities corporation

benefits administration

leave management

total rewards

up to 20% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible work arrangement
• annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• customizable benefits including 401(k), medical, dental, and life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• compensated volunteer hours
• paid time off, holidays, and separate sick time
• wellness and community events.

Why this role

Hybrid arrangement across the listed states; travel up to 20%. Requires a bachelor’s degree and 5–8+ years of progressive benefits and/or leave administration experience; multi-state leave management experience is required.

About the employer

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Natural Gas Distribution. Sector: 22.