Global Benefits & Leaves Manager

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we have Company Description, Job Description, Core Responsibilities, Qualifications & Competencies, Knowledge & Skills, Additional Information (benefits, salary ranges, PTO, tuition reimbursement). Also maybe "Pay" section if salary ranges present. Also "Benefits" section if benefits described. Also "Schedule"? Not present. So we need to include sections only when there is real content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Use

for section headings: e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to map content accordingly. We have Company Description: could be "About the role"? Actually "About the role" maybe includes company description and job description summary. We'll create an

About the role

with paragraphs containing company description and job description overview. Then Responsibilities: list core responsibilities bullet points. Then Qualifications: maybe combine Qualifications & Competencies and Knowledge & Skills into Requirements? But we have headings: Qualifications, Skills. Could do

Qualifications

for education/experience requirements.

Skills

for knowledge & skills. Then Benefits: list benefits described. Then Pay: salary ranges. We should not include Schedule. We must preserve all substantive information, not invent. We need to remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. The "Notice To Third Party Agencies" is boilerplate; remove. Also remove duplicated lines. We need to keep all substantive info: company description, job description summary, core responsibilities list, qualifications (education/experience), knowledge & skills, benefits, salary ranges, PTO, tuition reimbursement. Let's extract. Company Description paragraph: "The Vertex Companies, LLC (Vertex) is a $180M global consulting firm that integrates strategic advisory, project management, and dispute resolution services for organizations facing complex challenges in a world of risk. We embody our core values of embracing lifelong learning, operating with urgency, maximizing value, and driving collaboration to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do and deliver meaningful impact." Job Description paragraph: "The Global Benefits & Leaves Manager is responsible for day-to-day management, administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of Vertex’s global employee benefit and leave programs. This role partners closely with the Total Rewards Lead to execute the company’s benefits strategy and provides data, market insights, and recommendations to support program decisions. The Manager serves as a key partner to Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, brokers, carriers, and external vendors to ensure programs operate effectively, remain compliant, and deliver a positive employee experience. This role will have 1 direct report." Core Responsibilities list: each sentence starting with a verb. We'll bullet them. List: - Monitor program effectiveness, market trends, employee feedback, and utilization, and provide insights and recommendations to the Total Rewards Lead. - Partner with the Total Rewards Lead to implement benefits and wellbeing initiatives aligned with the broader Total Rewards strategy. - Serve as the primary relationship manager for benefit brokers, carriers, leave vendors, wellness providers, retirement plan administrators, and other benefit partners. - Lead vendor performance reviews and service-level evaluations. - Manage the annual renewal process in partnership with the Total Rewards Lead, including data review, vendor coordination, implementation planning, analytics, cost modeling, and preparation of recommendations. - Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Coordinate regulatory filings and required benefit notices. - Oversee internal and external audits. - Partner with leave administration vendors, HR teams, and people leaders to ensure compliant administration of all paid and unpaid leaves of absence, which include but are not limited to FMLA, ADA accommodations, state leave programs, disability programs, and company leave programs. - Serve as the primary escalation and program contact for employee leaves, partnering with vendors, HR, Payroll, and people leaders to ensure timely and compliant administration. - Lead annual open enrollment planning and execution including partnering with HRIS on Workday configuration and testing. - Analyze benefit costs, utilization, enrollment trends, and program performance; identify risks, opportunities, and recommended actions. - Develop reporting, dashboards, and financial analyses to support Total Rewards and leadership decision-making. - Maintain internal employee documentation including the handbooks and intranet pages. - Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and scale benefits and leave administration across countries, including process, technology, vendor, and employee-experience improvements. Qualifications & Competencies: "Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, a Master's degree and 3 years of related experience, or 8 years of related experience and no degree, and 3 years of supervisory experience. Experience managing health and welfare programs in multiple countries. Experience evaluating and working with third-party vendors and brokers. Experience with HRIS platforms; Workday preferred. Exceptional analytical skills, including hands-on experience with Power Query or similar data-transformation tools. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data and analysis into clear, compelling insights and recommendations" Knowledge & Skills: "Strong knowledge of benefits and leave compliance, with experience navigating requirements across multiple countries and partnering with local experts where needed. Demonstrated appropriate use of AI to automate and improve work. Experience supporting M&A integration activities preferred, but not required. Experience with self-funded medical plans preferred, but not required." Additional Information: benefits description: "At Vertex, we invest in top talent with a highly competitive total compensation package that rewards performance and supports long-term success. Total compensation includes a base salary and a discretionary variable bonus program, depending on your level. Our comprehensive benefits package offers multiple healthcare and dental plan options, as well as company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage—ensuring peace of mind for you and your family. We offer a 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting, empowering employees to build financial security from day one. Additional benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life. At The Vertex Companies, our salary ranges are intentionally designed to support meaningful career growth over time. These ranges allow employees to develop, expand their impact, and increase their earnings as they progress within their job level. A new hire’s starting compensation is determined by their experience, geographical location, scope of the role at the time of hire, and Company affordability. Our ranges are structured to reward growth and performance, ensuring there is room for advancement and long-term opportunity. The Salary Ranges For This Role Are As Follows $75,000 - $204,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier C - Sample Locations - Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Miami) $71,000 - $194,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier D - Sample Locations - Mississippi, Mobile AL, Bowling Green KY, Tulsa) Time away matters—so we provide a generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays (with prorated options for eligible part-time employees). At Vertex, growth never stops. Our signature “Lifetime of Learning” program offers tuition reimbursement and personalized support for employees pursuing advanced education—helping you sharpen your skills and accelerate your career." We need Benefits section: list benefits: multiple healthcare and dental plan options, company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, exclusive perks, paid time off program (vacation, sick time, paid holidays), tuition reimbursement. Pay section: salary ranges as given. We should not include "About the role" heading if we already have company description and job description; but we need to use headings from list: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. The instructions: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we must use those exact headings? It says e.g., but we should use those headings for sections. Probably we should use those headings exactly. So we will have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay. Possibly Requirements? Could combine Qualifications & Competencies as Requirements? But we already have Qualifications and Skills separate. The list includes Requirements as a possible heading; we could use Requirements for qualifications/experience, and Skills for knowledge & skills. But they also have Qualifications heading. Might be redundant. Safer to follow the list: Use About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay. But we have both Qualifications and Skills separate; we could treat Requirements as qualifications/experience, Qualifications as education/experience? Hmm. Better to map: About the role (company description + job overview). Responsibilities (core responsibilities). Requirements (Qualifications & Competencies). Skills (Knowledge & Skills). Benefits (benefits). Pay (salary ranges). That seems logical. Thus we will not use a separate Qualifications heading; we will use Requirements for qualifications/experience, and Skills for knowledge & skills. Let's craft. HTML fragment:

About the role

Company description paragraph.

Job description paragraph.

Responsibilities

• ...
...

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, a Master's degree and 3 years of related experience, or 8 years of related experience and no degree, and 3 years of supervisory experience. Experience managing health and welfare programs in multiple countries. Experience evaluating and working with third-party vendors and brokers. Experience with HRIS platforms; Workday preferred. Exceptional analytical skills, including hands-on experience with Power Query or similar data-transformation tools. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data and analysis into clear, compelling insights and recommendations

Skills

Strong knowledge of benefits and leave compliance, with experience navigating requirements across multiple countries and partnering with local experts where needed. Demonstrated appropriate use of AI to automate and improve work. Experience supporting M&A integration activities preferred, but not required. Experience with self-funded medical plans preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Multiple healthcare and dental plan options
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Exclusive perks that enhance everyday life
• Generous paid time off program (vacation, sick time, paid holidays; prorated for eligible part-time)
• Tuition reimbursement and personalized support for advanced education (“Lifetime of Learning” program)

Pay

$75,000 - $204,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier C - Sample Locations: Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Miami)

$71,000 - $194,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier D - Sample Locations: Mississippi, Mobile AL, Bowling Green KY, Tulsa)

We need to ensure we didn't miss any substantive info: also mention base salary + discretionary variable bonus program. Should include in Pay or Benefits? It's part of total compensation. Could add a sentence in Pay section: "Total compensation includes a base salary and a discretionary variable bonus program, depending on level." Also mention that salary ranges support growth. Add that to Pay section. Also mention that total compensation includes base salary and discretionary variable bonus program. Add to Pay paragraph. Also mention that the ranges allow development etc. Could include. Let's incorporate. Pay section