Oversee the design, program execution, and regulatory oversight of US health and welfare benefit programs, including Puerto Rico.
Ensure programs remain competitive, cost-effective, and compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.
Partner with internal stakeholders and external consultants to design and evaluate health and welfare benefit programs.
Assess plan competitiveness and recommend changes to improve cost efficiency, employee engagement, and alignment with business goals.
Collaborate with global total rewards and internal communications teams to support benefit and equity education campaigns.
Partner with finance on budget, accrual and forecasting of self-funded plans.
Ensure health and welfare benefit programs comply with federal and state laws, monitoring evolving legislation and regulatory changes.
Oversee annual compliance activities, including nondiscrimination testing, Form 5500 filings, and required notices.
Collaborate with internal communications and HR teams to design and deliver clear, employee-friendly education materials on health benefits.
Support employee inquiries with a focus on accurate, timely, and compliant responses.
Provide insights and reporting on plan utilization, cost trends, and regulatory developments to inform strategic decision-making.

Doctorate degree Or Master’s degree and 2 years of Human Resources/Benefits experience Or Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Human Resources/Benefits experience Or Associate’s degree and 8 years of Human Resources/Benefits experience Or High school diploma/GED and 10 years of Human Resources/Benefits experience
6+ years of progressive experience in US health benefits, with strong knowledge of plan design, compliance, and administration.
Experience managing Puerto Rico health benefits preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with fully insured and self funded plans.
Deep understanding of federal and state health benefit regulations, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and COBRA.
Experience leading vendor relationships and managing benefits in large, complex organizations.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to explain complex benefits topics clearly.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and regulatory requirements in a dynamic environment.
Strong knowledge of HRIS and benefit administration tools such as Workday, Conduent, Alight, or similar systems.
Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
group medical, dental and vision coverage
life and disability insurance
flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible.

Benefits Manager

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