US Workforce Benefits Manager

Job description

About the role As the US Workforce Benefits Manager, you will implement, manage, and support the overall health, welfare, leave, and retirement benefit programs for the organization. This position serves as a key leader for a centralized Benefits support team servicing employees across all businesses. You will work closely with benefits vendors, the center of excellence, and governance committees to evaluate and improve existing offerings, develop processes that drive efficiency, and ensure strict compliance with applicable legislation.

Key Responsibilities

On-site/Hybrid (Travel to various manufacturing sites across the US may be required) Maintains, develops, recommends, and implements benefits-related objectives, policies, and procedures to support the operations and compliance of a multi-state benefits program. Manages vendor relationships to ensure high-level service provided for key benefit programs, resolving issues through root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences.

Leads a benefits team serving as the primary point of contact for employees, colleagues, and vendors while providing ongoing performance and development feedback to specialists. Develops recommended approaches and streamlined processes for documenting, communicating, and supporting benefit programs, using data and analytics to identify improvement areas. Supports benefits due diligence tied to M&A opportunities, related integration activities, and the execution of the annual benefits enrollment process.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required; Master’s in Labor and Human Resources a plus. 8-10+ years of Benefits-related experience required, including a working understanding of statistical concepts and methods of data collection. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to accurately translate insurance and medical industry terminology in a relatable and friendly manner.

Thorough understanding of human resources benefits, LOA principles, practices, and procedures, maintaining strict adherence to regulatory governing laws. Ability to develop positive relationships with stakeholders, maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive data, and thoughtfully lead, performance manage, and develop a team.