US Benefits & Retirement Administration Manager

U.S. Benefits & Retirement Administration ManagerWe are seeking an experienced and strategic U.S. Benefits & Retirement Administration Manager to lead the administration, governance, and continuous improvement of U.S. benefits programs, including Health & Welfare, 401(k), executive benefits, and related retirement offerings. This role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, vendor administration performance, and a seamless employee experience across all U.S. benefits programs. The manager will lead a team of benefit administration specialists reporting under People Operations (Shared Services function) while serving as a liaison between other HR pillars, external vendors. As part of the Rewards Services organization, this role will balance strategic operational execution, ensuring benefits programs are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations.Key Responsibilities:Oversee administration of U.S. benefits programs such as: Medical, Dental, Vision; Health Savings Accounts (HSA); Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); COBRA; 401(k), retirement savings plansLead and support the development of a team of individual contributors and subject matter expertsServe as the relationship owner for the Company's third-party benefit administratorOversee statements of work, cost, contract negotiation, SLAs and performance metricsDevelop and implement operational strategies that improve employee experience, efficiency, and complianceIdentify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities through analytics and operational reviewsPartner with Total Rewards Centers of Excellence and HR leadership on implementation of new benefit programs and changesAct as the escalation point for complex benefit administration issues; partner with various HR pillars to resolveEnsure administration complies with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including: ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, IRS regulations, Department of Labor requirementsUse data to identify continuous improvement initiatives and operational transformationsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.5+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, retirement administration, or total rewards operations.3+ years of people leadership experience or demonstrated leadership of complex programs and cross-functional teams.Experience managing external vendors and third-party administrators.Advanced analytical and Excel skills.Proven project management and process improvement experience.Local to one of our US Hub locations and able to work 2 days in-office per weekPreferred Qualifications:CEBS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PMP, or related certification.Experience with HRIS platforms such as Oracle, Dayforce, and ServiceNow.Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Alteryx.Experience leading operational transformation or shared services environments.At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: "We see you. We value you". It's more than just pay and benefits- it's a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker. For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 142,400 - USD 213,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.