Global Benefits Manager

Role Overview

• Design & Evolve Global Benefits Strategy: Lead the research, benchmarking, design, and ongoing evaluation of benefits programs across the US, UK, and Canada.
• Own End-to-End Benefits Administration: Oversee administration of all health, welfare, retirement, disability, leave, and ancillary benefits programs.
• Lead Broker & Vendor Management: Serve as primary relationship owner for brokers, carriers, retirement providers, and third-party administrators.
• Ensure Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Ensure full compliance with federal, state, provincial, and country-specific regulations.
• Financial Oversight & Invoice Management: Review, reconcile, and approve monthly vendor invoices; ensure accurate allocation by entity and cost center.
• Drive Operational Excellence & Automation: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Deliver an Exceptional Employee Experience: Serve as the escalation point for complex benefits and leave cases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 7 + years of progressive experience in benefits administration, including multi-country programs (U.S. required; U.K. and/or Canada strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing health, welfare, retirement, leave, and ancillary benefit programs.
• Proven experience managing broker and vendor relationships, including renewals and contract negotiations.
• Experience overseeing benefits budgeting, invoice reconciliation, and financial forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance related to employee benefits across applicable jurisdictions.
• Experience with Workday Benefits or similar HRIS platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret utilization, cost, and trend data.
• Ability to operate effectively in lean environments with a high level of ownership and autonomy.
• Exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Professional certifications such as CEBS, PHR/SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• PTO & paid holidays
• 401(k) with match
• Performance-based incentives