Benefits and Wellbeing Manager at Woodardcurran

At Woodard & Curran, we are an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to delivering clean water, a safe environment, and healthy communities. Our people are at the center of everything we do, and we foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that supports professional growth and meaningful impact. We are looking for a Benefits and Wellbeing Manager who shares our passion for creating an outstanding employee experience while advancing programs that support our team across the country.

About the Role

We are hiring a Benefits and Wellbeing Manager on a Full Time basis. In this senior-level position, you will lead the design, management, and continuous improvement of our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will partner closely with Talent Management, Compensation & Compliance, Recruiting, Payroll, and the HR Technology Team while also overseeing the Benefits & Wellbeing Specialist. Your work will directly shape how we attract, retain, and support employees throughout their careers at Woodard & Curran.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all benefit programs and plans, including health and wellbeing coverage, integrated disability and leave management, retirement plans, life insurance, and voluntary benefits, while serving as a member of the 401K Committee and resolving employee questions.
• Lead the overall wellbeing program, developing initiatives that promote a healthy, inclusive culture and inspire engagement across the organization.
• Manage the Benefits & Wellbeing team, coordinate with the broader HR group, handle open enrollment, maintain HRIS configurations, support acquisition analysis and onboarding, and drive vendor management, compliance, strategy, and project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Human Resources, or a related field, plus 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in benefits, or a minimum of 14 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems, advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word, and strong analytical abilities.
• CEBS or equivalent certification preferred, along with experience managing self-insured benefit plans.
• Thorough understanding of state and federal employment and benefits regulations, combined with proven vendor management and operational execution skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative approach to building relationships with HR partners, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders, along with effective oral and written communication and the flexibility to manage shifting priorities.

Location

This position is fully remote and open to candidates located anywhere.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan with 100% company match on the first 3% of salary contributed, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, basic life and AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance options. Employees also receive paid time off that includes vacation accrued based on experience, sick time, up to eight observed holidays per year, and up to 80 hours of paid parental leave. Additional support is available through our DarioMind wellbeing assistance program and personalized mental health resources.