Global Benefits Lead

About the role

The Global Benefits Manager is responsible for the operational management of the firm’s global benefit programs with a focus on US health and welfare and retirement plans, and ancillary benefit programs.

Responsibilities

• Review, recommend, and implement changes in benefit programs
• Affirm compliance with all federal and local regulations and other related rules including all government reporting requirements, reporting and disclosures
• Effectively plan for upcoming deliverables and manage time to prioritize key responsibilities
• Manage annual US benefits open enrollment
• Partner with key internal stakeholders such as committees, HR generalists, IT, Legal, Finance, Tax and Payroll to ensure efficient plan administration, cost reporting, and excellent customer service to employees
• Assist with management of global vendor relationships, brokers, and consulting partners including contract and plan negotiations, vendor selection, and monitoring of service level agreements
• Design communication programs to enhance value of benefit programs and increase employee understanding
• Manage ad hoc benefit projects and vendor transitions and implementations
• Identify and resolve issues with benefit plan vendors, HR Technology, Tax and Payroll as they arise by leveraging available internal and external resources
• Maintain benefit plan documentation including plan documents and policies and practices
• Conduct new-hire benefit orientation sessions and employee communication sessions, as needed
• Serve as a point of contact for benefit plan inquiries from employees and plan participants
• Exhibit flexibility and resilience by adjusting focus and responsibilities based on team and organizational priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 10+ years of HR/benefits experience with demonstrated project management experience
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Excellent customer service skills and relationship building skills
• Knowledge of applicable benefits regulations including ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, and ACA
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and grow in benefits knowledge and expertise
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications with strong Excel skills
• Workday experience preferred