Benefits Manager

Benefits Manager

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet

We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We're on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.

You could be part of our vision. Because it's our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It's every one of us working together.

We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.

Job Summary

The Benefits Manager leads and manages the company's benefits programs serving 4,000+ active employees and 1,500 retirees. This role ensures seamless benefits administration, including HR outsourcing for key areas such as benefits calculations, leave management and enrollment platforms. Additionally, this position manages compensation structures, incentive programs, and executive benefits, maintaining full compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Retirement & Deferred Compensation Plan Management
• Health & Welfare Plan Management
• Vendor Management
• Compliance & Reporting
• Leadership and Support

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in benefits administration, including health, welfare, and retirement plans, 5500/1095 filings, plan audits, and online enrollment systems
• 5+ years of experience in a multi-site environment
• Experience managing benefit program vendors, brokers, and investment partners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; able to explain complex benefits matters to diverse audiences
• Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Preferred:

• 5+ years of managerial experience
• Proven experience in retirement plan and pension administration, including committee governance.
• Experience working with union sites and contracts

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with a hybrid work model, offering flexibility to work remotely one day per week.
• Occasional travel for business purposes.

Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.