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About this role
Role Overview
Partner with the Director, Global Benefits to support the strategy and design of U.S. Health and Welfare programs aligned with workforce needs and Total Rewards objectives.
Manage the annual benefits planning, renewal, and Open Enrollment lifecycle, including financial modeling, benchmarking, and preparation of data‑driven recommendations for senior leadership.
Translate benefit strategy into operational execution through cross‑functional and vendor partnerships, delivering a consistent, high‑quality employee experience.
Oversee ongoing administration and implementation of Health & Welfare programs, including COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and voluntary plans.
Lead multiple initiatives concurrently, applying strong project management discipline to ensure timely and effective delivery.
Conduct financial modeling, cost, utilization, and ROI analysis to evaluate program performance and inform renewal and plan design decisions.
Manage the employee benefits budget and deliver clear, actionable reporting on cost trends, participation, risks, and optimization opportunities.
Partner with Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate enrollments, vendor billings, payments, and tax compliance.
Manage vendor relationships for benefits administration and point solutions, including governance, performance monitoring, and KPI tracking.
Oversee Level 2 administrative appeals and escalated employee benefit issues in partnership with vendors and Legal.
Build and continuously improve benefits processes, controls, and communications to support scalability, accuracy, and employee engagement.
Participate in benefit‑related M&A activities, including due diligence, integration, and program harmonization.
Ensure Health & Welfare programs operate in compliance with plan documents, policies, filings, testing, and required notices.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
6-8+ years of progressive experience in benefits strategy, design and administration including vendor strategy & management and financial management
Proven experience leading, measuring and managing third-party vendor relationships
Strong working knowledge of benefits-related laws and regulations including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA and applicable state and local requirements
Demonstrated experience with self-funded plans
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts and partner with all levels of management and associates, including HR colleagues, business leaders and senior executives
Strong initiative and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Experience managing benefits platforms and tools
Experience developing policies, procedures and processes documentation
Prior experience leading and developing a small team
Benefits
Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
Competitive wellness benefits
Tuition reimbursement
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development