Benefits Manager – Canada, LATAM

Role Overview

• Lead the design, policy development, vendor selection, and implementation of competitive benefits programs to support regional expansion
• Evaluate current benefits policies and programs and develop recommendations to ensure programs are competitive, align with CrowdStrike’s benefits philosophy, comply with local regulations, and are scalable
• Stay current on legislative and market trends and practices, and recommend changes as needed
• Effectively communicate with employees and leaders to ensure benefit programs are fully understood and appropriately valued
• Manage relationships and contracts with benefits brokers, carriers, and plan vendors
• Manage and administer LATAM and Canada benefits programs including health, risk, retirement, time-off, and perks/allowance programs
• Lead the annual benefits renewal process and educate employees on program changes/utilization
• Partner with local HR Business Partner on new group benefit plans or changes, as needed, to support business initiatives
• Ensure adherence to country-specific regulations and reporting requirements
• Work closely with internal partners to build out benefits program and time-off tracking in Workday
• Participate in the annual budgeting process and track provider and program costs with the Finance team
• Review and approve benefits invoices to ensure timely payment
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities leveraging Workday and other HR technologies to streamline benefits administration, communication and reporting
• Create reporting dashboards to track regional benefits costs and utilization, delivering actionable insights for internal partners
• Support M&A HR activities for any due diligence and/or integration activities as needed
• Support special projects as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience managing international benefits administration, focusing on LATAM and Canada
• Strong knowledge of benefits regulations across Latin American countries and Canada
• Experience developing and delivering employee education programs
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions in the benefits context
• Technology industry experience is a plus
• Proficiency with Workday is a plus
• Fluency in English required; Spanish and/or Portuguese highly desirable

Benefits

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe