Benefits Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead and nurture a team of benefits analysts, offering coaching, performance evaluations, and opportunities for professional growth.

• Supervise the daily management of health and welfare plans, retirement options, leave administration, wellness programs, and voluntary benefits across global regions.

• Direct the annual benefits planning cycles, which encompass plan design assessments, vendor evaluations, contract negotiations, and the execution of open enrollment.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA) as well as relevant global regulatory standards.

• Cultivate relationships with benefits vendors, brokers, and consultants to guarantee that service delivery aligns with organizational expectations across various regions.

• Create and implement benefits communication strategies to inform employees and enhance engagement throughout their employment journey.

• Evaluate benefits data, utilization patterns, and costs to deliver insights and recommendations.

• Collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, and Finance teams to ensure precise benefits administration, billing reconciliation, and system integration.

• Act as the escalation point for intricate employee benefits inquiries and resolve issues promptly and in compliance with regulations.

• Keep abreast of market trends and competitive practices to suggest program enhancements and innovations that aid in attracting and retaining talent.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in benefits administration.

• 1–2 years of experience in people management or team leadership.

• Comprehensive knowledge of US benefits regulations and compliance standards.

• Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration software.

• Outstanding analytical, communication, and project management abilities.

• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy within high-volume and complex tasks.

• Capability to juggle multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands while upholding delivery commitments.

• Experience in supporting benefits programs in Brazil, India, or other international markets.

• Professional certification (CEBS, CBP, PHR, SPHR, or equivalent).

• Familiarity with global benefits or multi-country compliance.

• Exposure to utilizing AI tools or technologies to enhance efficiency or improve benefit processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Days Off.

• Three health plan options available.

• 401k plan with company matching.

• Access to dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts.

• Family Forming Benefit, including fertility coverage and reimbursement for adoption/surrogacy.

• Paid childbearing and paternal leave.

• Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance, or 529 College Funding.

• Sabbatical leave available.

• Wellness program offered.

• Flexible work schedule.