HRIS Project Manager (Employee Benefits)

Status: ​Full Time​

Reports to: ​Director of HR Tech Consulting​

Overview:

GBS Benefits, Inc. is the leader in experience, innovation, and service when it comes to customizing employee benefits solutions for our clients. We have built a culture rooted in respect, trust, hard work, and fun—where collaboration drives results and relationships matter.

As businesses face increasing complexity in HR administration, compliance, and workforce management, our PEO and HRIS strategy plays a critical role in delivering integrated, forward-thinking solutions. By combining insurance expertise with PEO partnerships and HR technology, we help clients streamline operations, reduce risk, and improve efficiency.

If you are energized by strategy, relationship-building, and helping businesses operate smarter, this is an opportunity to join a dynamic and growing area of our organization.

Description:

The HRIS Project Manager / PEO Strategy position is responsible for developing and executing strategies that integrate Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services and HRIS platforms into the agency’s portfolio. This role serves as a bridge between clients, brokers, account managers, and vendor partners to ensure solutions are aligned, competitive, and value-driven.

You will act as a subject matter resource for PEO and HRIS services—supporting client consultation, sales collaboration, internal training, and successful implementation. This position offers the opportunity to directly impact agency growth, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to incorporate PEO services into the agency’s offerings.

• Maintain strong relationships with PEO providers and HRIS vendors to ensure long-term partnership success and support.

• Conduct ongoing PEO market research and competitive analysis.

• Monitor performance metrics and client satisfaction related to PEO solutions.

Agency Operations & Leadership:

• Lead and coordinate internal training for brokers and account managers on PEO and HRIS solutions.

• Collaborate with sales teams to identify and support cross-sell opportunities where strategically appropriate.

• Serve as the internal subject matter expert for PEO and HRIS-related initiatives.

Client Consultation & Sales Support:

• Evaluate client business structure, industry, workforce size, and HR challenges to determine appropriate PEO and HRIS solutions.

• Educate clients on the value of PEO partnerships, including co-employment structure, compliance support, risk mitigation, and potential cost efficiencies.

• Partner with brokers and account managers to obtain necessary documentation for quoting.

• Present customized proposals integrating insurance and PEO services.

• Support client onboarding and transition to selected PEO and HRIS platforms.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Foundational knowledge of PEO services, HRIS platforms, and employee benefits strategy preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with vendors and internal teams.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

Working Conditions / Essential Functions:

This position operates in a professional office environment with modern workspaces and collaborative areas. Daily work includes computer interfacing, data analysis, internal and external communications, attending meetings, and coordinating with vendor partners and agency teams.

Physical demands include the ability to lift and move objects (typically 0–10 lbs), visually monitor information/data on a computer screen, and move throughout the office as needed.

The working environment described above represents what employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

This job description is not designed to cover or to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.