Benefits Manager

(ID: 2025-0367)

Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with premier research organizations and facilities including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other public and private organizations. 

Axle is seeking a forward-thinking and highly knowledgeable Benefits Manager as part of the Human Resources team to work in our Rockville, MD office.

Benefits We Offer:

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees

• Educational Benefits for Career Growth

• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)

• Employee Referral Bonus

• 401K Matching

• Flexible Spending Accounts:

• Healthcare (FSA)

• Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)

• Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)

• Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Overview:

The Benefits Manager will oversee the employee benefit programs. This position requires the ability to work in our Rockville, MD office 5 days/week.

Responsibilities:

• Directs the corporate planning, strategy development, administration and analysis, and overall management of health and welfare plans, voluntary benefit programs, wellness initiatives, and defined contribution plan for employees

• Develops and implements plans and strategies for the health and welfare and 401(k) functions that outline actions to support short and long-range business objectives

• Develops and directs benefit plans that provide value to employees, are cost-effective for the organization, and meet defined objectives

• Ensures effective benefit communications

• Works cooperatively with 3rd party vendors in the production of all benefit-related messages and material

• Acts as a liaison with carriers, vendors, and consultants on various matters such as plan design, contract negotiations, coverage and renewals

• Manage the employee benefit budget and serve as subject matter expert for all benefit plans

• Works with payroll to ensure data and deduction integrity

• Performs contribution reconciliation for all health and welfare plans, voluntary benefit programs, and defined contribution plan

• Assures all company-sponsored plans, including their design and changes thereto, are in compliance with all relevant legal and ERISA reporting and disclosure requirements

• Lead annual open enrollment process and consult with 3rd party vendors to recommend enhancements to benefits plans, policies, and practices

Qualifications:

• An exceptional knowledge of all lines of benefits including self-funded medical insurance. Good oral and written communication skills; the ability to independently make accurate decisions

• A Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience (6 years)

• 8+ years of benefits related experience is required

• 2+ years of benefits management experience

• Experience with ADP preferred

• Experience ensuring compliance with laws and regulations (e.g., ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, SPDs, Form 5500, Form 1095-C)

• Strong written and verbal communications skills

• Strong analysis/quantitative skills with the ability to translate analysis and data into actionable tasks or results

• Ability to work and interact effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse backgrounds at all levels of the organization

• A professional attitude regarding attention to detail and customer service

• Excellent organizational skills are required and ability to multi-task

• Demonstrated ability to work with highly sensitive and confidential information and material

• The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship

• Ability to work in our Rockville, MD office 5 days/week

If you're passionate about building robust, employee-centered benefits programs and have a strategic mindset for navigating the complexities of health and retirement plan administration, we’d love to connect.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact [email protected]

Disclaimer: The above is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job or responsibilities as needed.

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

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Salary Range
$110,000—$130,000 USD