Associate Benefits Manager

Job Description Ready to build the ultimate employee experience at The LEGO Group? Bring your passion and expertise to shape benefits, leaves, and accommodations, creating a dynamic work environment that empowers our team and sets us apart as the employer of choice! We are currently on the lookout for an Associate Manager specializing in Benefits to support our leaves, accommodations and benefits programs. This is an essential role in ensuring our employees receive the support they need to navigate the leaves and accommodations space. Additionally, it supports ensuring our benefits programs are not only competitive and equitable but also aligned with our overarching organizational goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in leaves and accommodations, benefits of administration, and compliance regulations, complemented by strong analytical and communication skills. In this role, you will collaborate closely with PPC peers and engage with employees at all levels throughout the organization. By focusing on both LOA and benefits administration, you will play a meaningful role in enhancing the overall experience for nearly 5,000 LEGO Group colleagues across the United States, Canada, and Brazil. Please Note: No relocation assistance is offered for this position. The role is based on our Boston HUB located at 1001 Boylston Street. Our hybrid working model is 3 days office/2 days home weekly. Core Responsibilities Administer employee leaves program, including FMLA and statutory leaves, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Work directly with employees, third‑party vendors, and internal teams to facilitate workplace accommodation, fostering a supportive environment. Support the administration of health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives, ensuring seamless delivery and communication. Collaborate with external partners like Aetna, WTW, Fidelity, and Delta Dental to ensure effective service delivery and communication. Identify opportunities to streamline benefits processes and bring forward innovative solutions to enhance efficiency. Assist in the annual Benefits Open Enrollment process, both facilitating the process in Workday and contributing to communication efforts to enhance employee engagement and understanding. Assist in compliance activities related to benefits, ensuring adherence to relevant federal, state, and local regulations. Maintain accurate records and data related to leaves, accommodations and benefits, ensuring confidentiality and compliance. Play Your Part in Our Team People, Places, and Culture (PPC) is uniquely positioned to embed our People Promise into our employee value proposition while striving to Energize Everybody Every Day. PPC plays a vital role in nurturing a vibrant workplace culture that inspires creativity, collaboration, and inclusivity. We are dedicated to crafting an exceptional employee experience that reflects our core LEGO values. What You Bring Experience in benefits administration, with a focus on employee leave and accommodations. Strong analytical abilities with proficiency in Excel for managing benefits data and identifying process improvements. Knowledge of US laws governing employee benefits and accommodations, with familiarity in Canadian and/or Brazilian benefits as a plus. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with employees, third‑party vendors, and internal teams. Strong problem‑solving skills to navigate complex leave and accommodation cases with empathy and professionalism. Proven organizational skills to prioritize and meet deadlines efficiently. Attention to detail and a results‑oriented mindset to ensure accuracy in benefits administration. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and contribute to a positive workplace culture. Benefits Family Care Leave – Enhanced paid leave options for important times. Insurances – All colleagues are covered by life and disability insurance. Wellbeing – Access to the Headspace App and local wellbeing initiatives. Colleague Discount – Generous discount available from day one. Bonus – Eligible employees may be rewarded through the bonus scheme when goals are reached. Workplace – Hybrid policy with an average of 3 days per week in the office. Location & Working Model Boston HUB – 1001 Boylston Street. Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home weekly. Compensation The salary for this position ranges from $96,326 to $144,488, based on experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity. Comprehensive remuneration details, including benefits, will be discussed during the offer process. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and belongs. The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr LEGO Group