Senior Manager, Global Benefits - (US REMOTE - East Coast)

Senior Manager, Global Benefits - (US REMOTE - East Coast)Hartford, Connecticut | Albany, New York | Atlanta, Georgia | Columbia, South Carolina | Columbus, Ohio | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Raleigh, North Carolina | Tallahassee, Florida | Trenton, New Jersey | RemoteResponsibilitiesLocation Hartford, Connecticut USJob ID REQ-057297Position SummaryPerkinElmer is seeking an experienced Global Benefits Manager to join our Total Rewards team. This role is the primary owner of the US benefits strategy (including design, benchmarking, renewals, and RFPs), communications and oversight of the day-to-day benefits operations. In partnership with the Global Head of Total Rewards, manage the global strategy, the global benefits consultant relationship, and leadership of our global benefits funding and pooling strategy.Reporting directly to the Global Head of Total Rewards, this individual will serve as a trusted, proactive partner. We are building a more rigorous, data-driven, and strategically aligned benefits function, and this hire is central to that effort. The successful candidate will supervise one US Benefit Analyst.Location: US Remote - preference for candidate in the NortheastKey ResponsibilitiesUS Benefits (80%)Serve as primary owner of the US self-insured medical, prescription drug benefit and dental programs, with deep understanding of plan funding, claims administration, and stop-loss structurePartner with the US consultant (WTW) and third–party administrators to manage plan performance, cost trends, and utilization, bringing forward proactive, creative recommendations to reduce trendOwn and manage relationships with all US benefits vendors including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP and voluntary. Drive vendor performance, elevate issues, manage SLAs, and ensure vendors are actively working as our partnerLead annual plan design review and renewal strategy in close partnership with WTW, ensuring recommendations are evidence-based and cost-effectiveOwn the annual open enrollment process end-to-end, planning, benefits administration updates, communications, and post-enrollment auditsDevelop and execute a communications strategy that is employee-centered, clear, and drives informed benefit decision-makingCreate and maintain employee-facing benefit resources including guides, orientation, FAQs and change communicationsPartner with HR Technology and benefits administration vendor to ensure accurate plan configuration, eligibility rules, and file management for benefit eventsAct as the escalation point for complex employee benefits issues and appeals, ensuring timely, empathetic, and accurate resolutionEnsure plan documents, SPDs, and legal notices are accurate, current, and compliant (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other applicable regulations)Ensure all required filing, including federal, state, and local are filedDirectly supervise and develop one US Benefits Analyst, providing coaching, direction, and workload managementGlobal Benefits (20%)Partner with the Global Head of Total Rewards to manage the WTW global consultant relationship across PerkinElmer's 30+ country footprintHold the global broker accountable for preparation, country expertise, proactive market intelligence, and vendor advocacyEnsure global benefit recommendations are grounded in data and market benchmarking, not simply legacy structures or renewal defaultsActively engage WTW on emerging regulatory requirements, country-specific plan competitiveness, and benefit trends across regionsLead and develop PerkinElmer's global pooling strategy, working with WTW and network carriers to maximize financial efficiency across the international benefits portfolioEvaluate current pooling arrangements, identify opportunities for optimization, and drive implementation of changes in coordination with local HR and brokersAnalyze pooling dividend performance and cost experience across countries, present recommendations to leadership with clear financial rationaleEnsure pooling structures are aligned with local statutory requirements and competitive benefit positioning in each marketRequirementsBachelor's degree in business, finance, human resources, or a related field10+ years of progressive benefits experience, with significant depth in US self-insured health plan design, administration, and strategy2+ years of global benefits administration and familiarity with global poolingCEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) or CBP (Certified Benefits Professional) designation preferredDemonstrated experience managing consultant relationships and holding external partners accountable for performance and value deliveryStrong command of US benefits regulatory compliance, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and related requirementsExperience managing open enrollment end-to-end, including testing and communicationsAnalytically strong — able to work with claims data, cost trend analysis, and financial modeling; comfortable presenting to senior leadershipThe annual compensation range for this full-time position is $132,500.00 to $150,000.00. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.PerkinElmer is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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