Senior Manager, Benefits

Within our Corporate Human Resources team in Denver, Leprino is seeking a Senior Manager, Benefits to help shape benefits programs that support our people and strengthen our growth as a leader in cheese and dairy ingredients! We're committed to caring for employees and their families, and we continue to invest, improve, and build programs that help everyone thrive.

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $122,000 and $140,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 15%.

What You'll Do:

• Guide the daily administration of Leprino's health and welfare, wellness, retirement, tuition reimbursement, relocation, leave of absence, and paid time off programs while building clear policies that support employees and families.
• Partner with the Director of Total Rewards and the Broker of Record to shape future plan designs and write policy updates that reflect transparency and improvement across our benefits offerings.
• Direct the performance of all external partners-including health and welfare TPAs, relocation providers, and leave administrators-by reviewing service quality, coordinating problem-solving, and encouraging an employee experience rooted in care and accuracy.
• Serve as an escalation resource for the Benefits team and oversee complex questions involving relocation, education assistance, wellness, and similar programs.
• Lead benefits projects from early development through implementation, crafting change-management plans and coordinating with HR, IT, Payroll, and Finance.
• Partner with Finance to build monthly analytics reporting, monitor claim trends, and support programs that manage high-cost drivers and protect company resources.
• Ensure accurate and timely government filings while supporting the team's daily compliance with ACA, ERISA, DOL, IRS, and state requirements.
• Assess medical managed care programs with our administrator to confirm quality, value, and alignment with Leprino's investment in employee wellbeing.
• Coordinate with the Broker of Record on benchmarking and contribute to the redesign or development of benefits policies that reflect external market standards.
• Lead domestic and international Open Enrollment, partnering with UKG and external service teams to test system updates, validate business requirements, and ensure employees receive clear, supportive communication.
• Build engaging benefits communications, present plan-year updates, and offer year-round education that helps employees make confident decisions for themselves and their families.
• Guide wellness initiatives, including biometric screenings and events that promote participation and awareness.
• Coach and develop the Benefits team, encouraging collaboration, growth, and strong partnerships across the HR community.
• Support ad-hoc reporting and create resources, dashboards, and materials that help employees understand their benefits clearly and efficiently.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Ten or more years of progressive experience supporting health and welfare administration within a benefits or total rewards function.
• Previous experience leading benefits professionals or supervising a benefits team.
• Knowledge of ACA, ERISA, DOL, FMLA, ADA, IRS regulations, self-insured plans, and vendor or TPA contract concepts.
• Experience with HRIS tools, preferably SuccessFactors and UKG.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presenting information to employees at all levels.
• Ability to travel to Leprino plant locations for employee meetings (such as Open Enrollment) and training as needed.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Twelve or more years of benefits experience including policy development, redesign of benefit programs, or multi-site program administration.
• Experience building or refining benefits communications, resources, collateral, or dashboards.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual's unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprino's history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We've grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world's largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the "World's Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company." From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?