Manager, Global Benefits

Role Description

We're looking for a Global Benefits Manager to lead the administration and operational delivery of global employee benefits programs to ensure compliance, accuracy, and a consistent employee experience aligned with organizational policies and applicable regulatory requirements across multiple markets.

• Lead the day-to-day administration of global employee benefits programs, such as health and welfare, retirement and pension arrangements, statutory and supplemental leave programs, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Provide oversight and direction to benefits team members on program execution, escalations, service delivery standards, and adherence to global governance frameworks.
• Lead coordination and governance of global benefits renewals across markets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements across jurisdictions.
• Partner with Payroll, Finance, Legal, HR Technology, and external vendors to support timely deductions, funding processes, reconciliations, regulatory reporting, and cross-border compliance obligations.
• Oversee global benefits administration platforms and related systems.
• Oversee vendor relationships across multiple countries.
• Monitor global benefits operations performance and implement scalable process improvements.
• Support global annual benefits cycles, ensuring a consistent employee experience.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of global benefits policies, procedures, controls, and governance standards.
• Provide reporting and analysis on program participation, cost trends, vendor performance, utilization patterns, and financial impact across regions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to support business needs.
• Partner with HR Technology and Payroll teams to ensure accurate tracking, integration, and governance of benefits data within global HRIS platforms.
• Interpret and administer policies, processes, and procedures that affect direct reports and the workflow of the team/department.
• Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.
• Collaborate with team(s), customers/clients, functional peer group managers, and occasionally senior management.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years in related role or experience including 2+ years in management.
• Demonstrated experience in benefits administration within a corporate environment.
• Knowledge of employee benefits regulations and compliance standards.
• Experience supervising or coordinating the work of others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• First-level and/or advanced university degree preferred.
• Experience supporting benefits programs across multiple countries or regions.
• Exposure to vendor management or benefits renewals.
• Professional certification related to benefits or human resources.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $100,000 - $125,000 USD.

Company Description

Cision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions. We equip PR and corporate communications, marketing, and social media professionals with the tools they need to excel in today's data-driven world.

• Deep expertise, exclusive data partnerships, and award-winning products.
• Enables over 75,000 companies and organizations, including 84% of the Fortune 500.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves.
• Proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge.
• Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.