Benefits Manager

Location: Rosemont, IL US 60018

About Us:

Visterra Landscape Group is a premier commercial landscaping platform ranking among North America's top 30 landscape service providers. Collectively, Visterra partner companies bring more than 200 years of expert landscape maintenance, enhancement, construction, sweeping, portering and critical winter services with a reputation for excellence in client service. Incumbent partner leaders guide day-to-day operations with teams that value and prioritize safety, employee wellbeing and dynamic career pathways. Visterra is a back-to-back winner of Lawn & Landscape's coveted Best Places to Work in Landscaping and has earned consecutive safety awards from the National Association of Landscape Professionals. Visterra partner companies include: Riverside Services and Herzog Landscaping in the Northeast; Oberson's, GroundsPRO, Full Care, Cru Cutters and H&M across the nation's Midwest; and Dyna-Mist in the southern United States. For more information, visit www.vlgllc.com.

Pay:

Visterra offers competitive pay commensurate with experience in a similar position. The range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000 annually, but actual compensation will vary depending upon new hire experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.

Role Overview:

As the Senior Benefits Specialist, you will lead the strategic design, implementation, and optimization of our employee benefits programs. You will be instrumental in developing scalable, compliant, and employee-centric solutions that support our growing footprint and dynamic operating environment. This role requires deep expertise in corporate benefits administration, a track record of successfully rolling out new benefit initiatives, and a proactive, hands-on approach suited for a fast-paced, start-up environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions, issues, and escalations.
• Administer all benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) retirement plans.
• Coordinate and execute benefits enrollment events in the HRIS, including open enrollment setup, testing, and launch.
• Partner with HRIS administrators to ensure accurate benefit plan configurations and data feeds.
• Process employee benefit changes and life events in the HRIS in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review and reconcile benefits invoices and billing statements; resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Conduct regular audits of benefits data and enrollment records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Generate and analyze reports related to benefits participation, costs, and trends.
• Develop and present data-driven reports to senior leadership that evaluate plan performance, cost analysis, and employee engagement
• Maintain and update employee-facing benefits materials and communications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to improve processes and employee experience.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, with a proven record of leading implementations and driving benefits strategy.
• Prior experience in a corporate, multi-entity environment is required; startup or high-growth experience strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of benefits-related laws and compliance requirements.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and execute initiatives from ideation to rollout.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and educate diverse employee populations.
• Proficiency with HRIS and benefits systems; experience with ADP is a strong plus.
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time and be on-site when not traveling.

These are your benefits:

Visterra offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits. Detailed benefit information can be found at this link: 2025 Visterra Benefits Guide.pdf

Visterra is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).