Benefits Administration, Manager

20-Jan-2026

Human Resources

10620BR

Who We Are

As the Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too.

Job Family

Human Resources

Discipline

Benefits

Career Level

M3

Salary Range

$125,500 - $176,000

Note for Salary

This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.

Job Family Description

Human Resources (HR) roles are dedicated to managing the people-related functions within organizations. HR professionals are tasked with recruiting and retaining talent, fostering employee engagement, facilitating professional development, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. They serve as strategic partners to leadership teams, supporting organizational objectives and promoting a positive work culture.

Discipline Description

Benefits personnel develop, implement, and administer cost-effective benefits programs. This includes health and welfare, disability, dental, vision, life, pension, wellness, supplemental plans, retiree plans. Includes benefits coverage evaluation, benchmarking, cost analysis, and vendor management.

Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include:

* Manage day-to-day operations of assigned Benefits functions and staff, including workload oversight, performance management, coaching, and development.

* Oversee the administration and delivery of employee benefit programs, including but not limited to Health/Medical Insurance, Savings and Investment Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Pension, 401(k), Wellness, Disability, Leave Programs, Student Loan Debt Reduction Program, and voluntary benefit offerings.

* Support the implementation and ongoing administration of retirement and savings plans by coordinating with vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders. Monitor plan operations and assist with data analysis, audits, and reporting.

* Ensure accurate preparation, maintenance, and distribution of Benefit Plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), in coordination with Legal, ERISA counsel, and external vendors, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

* Data & Reporting: Compile benefit metrics, analyze trends, and prepare reports and dashboards to support leadership, committees, and Total Rewards strategy.

* Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost efficiencies, and operational enhancements, and provide recommendations to leadership for consideration.

* Support Benefits Manager leadership in committee preparation and follow-up activities, including drafting materials, tracking action items, and assisting with vendor reviews and contract support documentation.

* Manage assigned benefit vendors by monitoring service delivery, coordinating regular status meetings, resolving operational issues, and reviewing performance metrics.

* Collaborate with site partners and internal stakeholders, including Payroll, HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, and external consultants, to ensure consistent and compliant benefit administration.

* Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

* Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture within the Benefits team and across daily operations.

Required Qualifications

* Twelve or more YOE as an individual contributor in one or more of the roles managed plus three or more years of experience (YOE) in a relevant management role, OR Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus eight or more years of experience (YOE) in one or more of the roles managed, OR Master's Degree in a relevant field plus five or more years of experience (YOE) in one or more of the roles managed
* Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered

* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience administering employee benefit programs, including health & welfare, retirement, disability, and/or leave programs.

* Minimum of two (2) years of experience leading or providing oversight to benefits staff, vendors, or cross-functional project teams.

* Demonstrated hands-on experience with ERISA-governed benefit plans, including plan documentation and compliance requirements.

* Working knowledge of federal benefits regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and applicable IRS and DOL requirements.

* Experience reviewing, maintaining, or implementing Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) and related benefits communications.

* Proficiency in using HRIS or benefits administration systems and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

We'd Also Like to See

* Experience in benefits administration is preferred, or Human Resources or related field.

* Experience with Oracle HCM software, PeopleSoft, or other HRIS experience is a plus.

* Certifications from human resources professional organizations, e.g., Society for Human Resource Management and World at Work, Certified Benefits Professional (CPB).

* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel including ability to analyze benefits data, and create reports.

Career Band

Management

Career Band Description

* Roles in this band provide people management direction to ensure the overall effective functioning of a function, sub-function, department or administrative process by implementing strategies and processes, and by building a high-performing team
* Achieves goals through the work of others
* Management responsibilities include performance appraisals, pay reviews, training and development
* Job focus is on managing others and applying operational or strategic management skills

Career Level Description

Provides leadership to managers and professional staff with accountability for performance and results of multiple teams, while developing departmental plans and priorities where decisions are guided by resource availability and organizational objectives.

Security Clearance Information

SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Clearance Required to Perform Job

None

What We Offer

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employer paid life insurance with buy up options
- Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Various wellness programs
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Discounts and other supplemental benefits
SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.

Standards of Excellence

The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day. Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to:
Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.
Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.
Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.
Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.
Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.

Note:

SRNS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS utilizes the Disabled Veteran Enhancement Opportunities program which is aimed at improving employment opportunities for disabled veterans at the Savannah River Site (SRS). SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.

Job Expires

28-Jan-2026