[Hiring] Global Benefits Senior Manager @J.S. Held LLC

Role Description

As a Global Benefits Senior Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the overall employee experience by ensuring competitive and comprehensive benefits offerings across different regions. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and external partners to design, communicate, and administer benefits programs that attract, retain, and support a diverse workforce. A successful candidate will have experience in U.S., EMEA, APAC, LATAM and Canada benefit programs.

Responsibilities:

• Benefits Strategy and Design:
  • Develop and execute a global benefits strategy aligned with the organization’s overall goals and values.
  • Evaluate existing benefit plans and propose enhancements or changes based on market trends, cost-effectiveness, and employee needs.
  • Research and benchmark benefits practices across industries and geographies.
• Program Implementation and Management:
  • Oversee the implementation of benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and other perks.
  • Collaborate with HR, legal, finance, and payroll teams to ensure seamless administration and compliance.
  • Monitor program performance, utilization, and employee satisfaction.
• Mergers and Acquisitions:
  • Lead benefits due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions, identifying plan, compliance, cost, and employee-impact considerations.
  • Develop and execute benefits integration strategies, timelines, and communications in partnership with HR, legal, finance, payroll, and business leaders.
  • Assess acquired benefit programs, recommend harmonization or transition approaches, and support a seamless employee experience through integration.
• Vendor Management:
  • Manage relationships with benefit providers, brokers, and consultants.
  • Create and execute Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for benefit providers or consultants where appropriate.
  • Negotiate contracts, evaluate service levels, and assess vendor performance.
  • Stay informed about industry trends and emerging benefit solutions.
• Communication and Education:
  • Develop clear and engaging communication materials (such as benefit guides, webinars, and FAQs) to educate employees about available benefits.
  • Conduct regular benefits orientations and workshops.
  • Address employee inquiries related to benefits.
• Compliance and Regulatory Adherence:
  • Ensure benefits programs comply with local, national, and international regulations.
  • Stay up-to-date on legal changes affecting benefits (e.g., Affordable Care Act, GDPR, etc.).
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  • Analyze benefits utilization data, cost trends, and employee feedback.
  • Provide insights to leadership for strategic decision-making.
  • Prepare regular reports for management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in benefits management in a global context.
• Strong knowledge of benefits regulations, compliance, and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed recommendations.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and customer-focused.

Requirements

• Certification in benefits (e.g., CEBS, CBP) is advantageous.
• Experience with global mobility and expatriate benefits.
• Familiarity with HRIS and benefits administration platforms.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed.
• Flexible Time Off policy.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k Match.
• Commuter Benefit.
• A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $130k-155k.