Global Benefits Manager – Contract

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

📋 Description

• Implement the global benefits strategy in alignment with company and departmental goals.

• Oversee the execution, administration, and improvement of benefit programs on a global scale.

• Organize and launch open enrollment for plans outside the US, Canada, and UK.

• Co-manage open enrollment processes for plans in the US, Canada, and UK.

• Ensure adherence to country-specific statutory benefits regulations and requirements.

• Evaluate benefits utilization, participation, and cost trends, and suggest enhancements.

• Create reporting and executive-level dashboards for analysis.

• Communicate benefit programs effectively to both employees and managers.

• Maintain relationships with brokers, advisors, vendors, and external partners.

• Finalize contracts, agreements, summary plan descriptions, and plan documents related to benefits.

• Develop, uphold, and educate employees on policies related to benefits.

• Address escalated claims and customer service issues with global vendors and brokers.

• Supervise leave programs, COBRA, and associated company initiatives.

• Manage the company’s Wellness Program.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of benefits professionals.

• Set team objectives, performance standards, and development plans.

• Promote operational excellence through process improvements and automation.

• Enhance organizational capability through knowledge sharing and cross-training.

• Prepare analyses and materials for executive leadership presentations.

• Develop and provide global benefits training and communications.

• Utilize automation to streamline manual benefits administration and support the VP of Total Rewards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, with at least 5-7 years of progressive benefits experience, or an Associate’s degree with a minimum of 8+ years of progressive benefits experience.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience leading benefits teams.

• Experience in supporting multinational organizations.

• Working knowledge of health benefits, retirement plans, leaves of absence, and relevant laws/regulations in applicable countries.

• Strong technical skills and experience with HRIS systems, preferably UKG Pro.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.

• Capability to exercise sound judgment and perform under pressure.

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse clients in both large group settings and one-on-one interactions.

• Capacity to maintain confidentiality and safeguard private personnel data.

🏝️ Benefits

• A culture that promotes flexibility, trust, and continuous learning.

• An employee wellness program.

• Comprehensive global benefits programs, including health benefits, retirement plans, and leave programs.

• Support for COBRA administration.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• A workplace culture that emphasizes diversity and inclusion.