Benefits Manager

Benefits Manager

The Benefits Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administration, compliance, and operational delivery of U.S. health, welfare, and retirement benefit programs. This role ensures that all benefit programs are administered efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with applicable regulations, while delivering high-quality employee experience.

This position is a subject matter expert on US benefits and partners closely with the VP of HR, Global Reward Director, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and external vendors to execute benefit programs aligned with the organization's overall Total Rewards strategy. Responsibilities include overseeing the administration of all U.S. health and welfare programs, managing relationships with benefit carriers, brokers and third part administrators, leading annual Open Enrollment planning & execution, performing monthly premium reconciliation, maintaining and overseeing the benefits administration system, ensuring data integrity, ensuring compliance with all applicable U.S. Federal, State & local benefits regulations, overseeing COBRA administration, delivering employee benefits communications, partnering with HR and Legal on leave programs, supporting coordination of STD/LTD and workers' compensation interactions, overseeing the company's 401(k) plan, supporting with fiduciary processes, and supporting employee education on retirement planning and participation.

Qualifications

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree HR, business or other related fields

Additional Qualifications: 7+ years of related work experience, strong knowledge of U.S. benefits & retirement laws and regulations (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA), experience managing HRIS/benefits systems and vendor relationships, ability to communicate effectively, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, knowledge of Internet software, and MS Office software to include Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, proactive in identifying issues and driving resolution, strong collaborator across HR, Finance, Payroll, and vendors, focused on delivering a high-quality employee experience.

Additional Information

Join us and we'll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You'll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You'll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

The total compensation for this position ranges from $120,293 - $180,439/yr (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities of the applicant and the alignment with the internal team & market data). This role offers a competitive Business Profit Plan. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental & vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and other benefits. For details, please visit the Rewards & Benefits tab on our main careers page.

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