Manager, Global Benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees the administration of all global employee benefits programs.
• Evaluates internal workforce strategy, benefit utilization, vendor performance, market data and trends to develop global benefit and wellbeing programs.
• Collaborates with brokers, vendors and regional HR team to deliver cost-effective and competitive benefit solutions that support organization objectives and strategy.
• Selects and manages relationship with benefit vendors, including insurance providers, brokers and third-party administrators.
• Stays informed on regulatory changes and compliance requirements related to employee benefits, time off programs and wellbeing programs.
• Manages open enrollment for countries utilizing Workday, including timeline creation, managing testing and communications.
• Works closely with legal and regional HR team to ensure compliance in all states and countries.
• Develops and executes communication strategies to educate employees on available benefit plans and changes, enrollment, etc.
• Resolves employees’ benefit problems and/or advises employees regarding approaches to resolutions.

Knowledge

• Thorough understanding of employee benefits principles, regulations and best practices across multiple countries and regions.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, with a demonstrated ability to derive actionable insights from benefits data.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement in benefits program design and delivery.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7-9 years of employee benefits administration experience, with at least 3 years in global benefits.
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience, global team preferred.
• Proven experience analyzing and negotiating employee benefit plans and renewals.
• Workday experience preferred.