Benefits Manager - Human Resources
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
- Six or more years of benefits administration experience is required; healthcare industry experience is preferred.
- Two or more years of supervisory experience is required.
- Lead and develop the Benefits and Leave of Absence teams, setting goals and driving performance.
- Oversee daily operations of benefit plans, including audits, enrollments, and wellness programming.
- Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate payroll deductions and system configurations.
- Evaluate and recommend benefit plan designs and vendor relationships.
- Lead Open Enrollment planning and execution.
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, ACA, COBRA, and other regulations.
- Manage retirement and pension plan administration and audits.
- Oversee Leave of Absence programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and return-to-work strategies.
- Deliver training and present benefits information to new hires and staff.
- A master's degree is preferred.
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or similar certification is desired.
- Healthcare industry experience is preferred.
About the company
Kennedy Krieger Institute is a non-profit affiliated with Johns Hopkins that supports children and young adults with developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, or musculoskeletal system through patient care, education, research, and professional training. It uses an interdisciplinary treatment approach where multiple specialists work together to create individualized plans, offering neurobehavioral, rehabilitation, and pediatric feeding disorders inpatient units as well as more than 55 outpatient clinics and several home, community, and school programs. It differs from many providers by pairing medical care with education and community services under one umbrella, strengthened by its Johns Hopkins link and coordinated, team-based care across inpatient, outpatient, and school settings. The goal is to improve quality of life for these individuals through comprehensive, coordinated care, education, research, and training.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$2M
Headquarters
Baltimore, Maryland
Founded
1937
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- On August 21, 2026, Kennedy Krieger posted new AI autism screening research with Penn Engineering.
- The institute won a $4 million NIH grant for toddler autism brain-imaging research in 2026.
- CDC funded its fellowship expansion with $7.5 million, strengthening workforce training in 2024.
What critics are saying
- Dr. John Campo stepped down September 2026, leaving pediatric psychiatry leadership in transition.
- A WARN filing cut 26 workers in Baltimore and Windsor Mill effective August 7, 2026.
- If Johns Hopkins support weakens, Kennedy Krieger loses referrals, faculty, and research leverage quickly.
What makes Kennedy Krieger unique
- Johns Hopkins affiliate Kennedy Krieger treats rare pediatric neurologic, developmental, and spinal disorders across 55 clinics.
- Its interdisciplinary model spans inpatient rehabilitation, schools, home services, and specialized outpatient care.
- Kennedy Krieger leads national autism screening, wearable brain imaging, and epilepsy-sleep research in 2026.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Student Loan Assistance
- Training Programs
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
- Tuition Reimbursement