Manager of Benefits

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half Management Resources is seeking a Senior Manager of Benefits to lead a team and support our client’s global benefits program in a long-term contract role based in Culver City, California. This position will provide strategic and operational leadership across global benefits initiatives, overseeing vendor relationships and partnering closely with key stakeholders to deliver programs that support employees across multiple regions while aligning with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will have proven experience implementing global benefits solutions, a strong service-oriented approach, and a passion for creating an exceptional employee experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the administration and ongoing enhancement of global benefits offerings, ensuring programs remain competitive and aligned with regional market practices.

• Direct the design, review, and upkeep of health, retirement, insurance, spending account, and related benefit plans across the organization.

• Manage benefits spending with a strategic approach, including evaluating funding models and identifying cost-effective plan solutions.

• Prepare utilization reports and financial analyses to support leadership decisions on plan performance, employee participation, and program costs.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with brokers, carriers, and external providers to improve service levels and resolve issues efficiently.

• Oversee leave-related programs and ensure coordination between time-off policies, disability coverage, and other insurance benefits.

• Monitor billing, account reconciliations, and vendor invoices to confirm accuracy and proper approvals.

• Ensure benefits policies and practices comply with applicable federal, state, and global regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with People leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to shape benefits strategies that strengthen employee attraction, retention, and overall experience.

• Support benefits-related operational improvements, including evaluating administrative processes and contributing to plan model changes when needed.

• 8+ years of experience in benefits, compensation and benefits, or global HR, with significant exposure to benefits program leadership.

• Demonstrated expertise managing global benefits and wellness programs in a complex organizational setting, technology preferred.

• Strong understanding of benefits compliance requirements and employment-related regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage competing priorities independently.

• Proficiency with Workday is required.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, including experience interpreting benefits data and cost trends.

• Proven leadership ability with a strong employee-focused approach and effective stakeholder management skills.

• Hands-on experience with benefits design, benefits analysis, and benefits coordination, including evaluating insured and alternative funding approaches.