Global Benefits & Leaves Manager
Workday Talent Hub · Florida, United States · 1 mo ago
Human Resources$75k–$204k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually description includes Company Description, Job Description, Core Responsibilities, Qualifications & Competencies, Additional Information (benefits, salary ranges, PTO, learning). We need headings: for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones.
We need to decide which sections to include: Responsibilities (Core Responsibilities), Qualifications (Qualifications & Competencies), Benefits (Additional Information includes benefits, PTO, learning), Pay (salary ranges). Possibly also "About the role" could be from Job Description paragraph. But we must not repeat job title as heading. Could have "About the role" as a heading for the job description summary. The posting includes "Job Description" paragraph that describes role. That could be under "About the role". Also "Company Description" could be omitted? It's not required but could be part of "About the role" maybe. But we should preserve substantive information. The company description is substantive but not required heading; we could include it in a
under About the role or separate? The instruction: Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can include About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay. Possibly also Skills? The Qualifications & Competencies includes knowledge & skills; we could combine into Qualifications. Or separate Skills section. But we should prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe combine Qualifications and Skills into one Qualifications section.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
Let's extract content:
Company Description: 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 (bulleted). Let's extract each bullet:
- 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, salary, PTO, learning):
- 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.
- Notice To Third Party Agencies ... (boilerplate) should be removed.
We need to remove boilerplate like Notice To Third Party Agencies, also any duplicated lines.
We need to output sections with headings.
Potential sections:
About the role
containing company description + job description paragraph (maybe combined). Could be two paragraphs.
Responsibilities
with - list of core responsibilities.
Qualifications
with - list of qualifications & competencies + knowledge & skills (maybe combine). Could be two lists? But we can combine into one list.
Benefits
with - list of benefits: healthcare/dental, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) matching, FSA, EAP, exclusive perks, PTO, tuition reimbursement.
Pay
with containing salary ranges text.
We should not include Schedule section because not mentioned.
We must not include placeholder text like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to preserve all substantive information. Ensure we don't lose any details.
Let's craft.
About the role: include company description and job description paragraph. Could be two
elements.
Responsibilities: list each bullet as
- .
Qualifications: combine bullet points from Qualifications & Competencies and Knowledge & Skills. Need to keep all details.
List:
- 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
- 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.
Note: The last two have "preferred, but not required." Keep as is.
Benefits: list:
- Multiple healthcare and dental plan options
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability coverage
- Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life
- Generous paid time off program (vacation, sick time, paid holidays) with prorated options for eligible part-time employees
- Tuition reimbursement and personalized support for employees pursuing advanced education (Lifetime of Learning program)
Pay: paragraph with salary ranges text.
We need to include the exact salary ranges sentence: "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)". Also maybe include preceding sentences about total compensation includes base salary and discretionary variable bonus program, depending on your level. That is substantive. Should we include that under Pay? Yes.
Thus Pay section:
Total compensation includes a base salary and a discretionary variable bonus program, depending on your level. The Salary Ranges For This Role Are As Follows $75
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We need to decide which sections to include: Responsibilities (Core Responsibilities), Qualifications (Qualifications & Competencies), Benefits (Additional Information includes benefits, PTO, learning), Pay (salary ranges). Possibly also "About the role" could be from Job Description paragraph. But we must not repeat job title as heading. Could have "About the role" as a heading for the job description summary. The posting includes "Job Description" paragraph that describes role. That could be under "About the role". Also "Company Description" could be omitted? It's not required but could be part of "About the role" maybe. But we should preserve substantive information. The company description is substantive but not required heading; we could include it in a
under About the role or separate? The instruction: Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can include About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay. Possibly also Skills? The Qualifications & Competencies includes knowledge & skills; we could combine into Qualifications. Or separate Skills section. But we should prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe combine Qualifications and Skills into one Qualifications section.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
Let's extract content:
Company Description: 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 (bulleted). Let's extract each bullet:
- 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, salary, PTO, learning):
- 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.
- Notice To Third Party Agencies ... (boilerplate) should be removed.
We need to remove boilerplate like Notice To Third Party Agencies, also any duplicated lines.
We need to output sections with headings.
Potential sections:
About the role
containing company description + job description paragraph (maybe combined). Could be two paragraphs.
Responsibilities
with - list of core responsibilities.
Qualifications
with - list of qualifications & competencies + knowledge & skills (maybe combine). Could be two lists? But we can combine into one list.
Benefits
with - list of benefits: healthcare/dental, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) matching, FSA, EAP, exclusive perks, PTO, tuition reimbursement.
Pay
with containing salary ranges text.
We should not include Schedule section because not mentioned.
We must not include placeholder text like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to preserve all substantive information. Ensure we don't lose any details.
Let's craft.
About the role: include company description and job description paragraph. Could be two
elements.
Responsibilities: list each bullet as
- .
Qualifications: combine bullet points from Qualifications & Competencies and Knowledge & Skills. Need to keep all details.
List:
- 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
- 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.
Note: The last two have "preferred, but not required." Keep as is.
Benefits: list:
- Multiple healthcare and dental plan options
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability coverage
- Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life
- Generous paid time off program (vacation, sick time, paid holidays) with prorated options for eligible part-time employees
- Tuition reimbursement and personalized support for employees pursuing advanced education (Lifetime of Learning program)
Pay: paragraph with salary ranges text.
We need to include the exact salary ranges sentence: "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)". Also maybe include preceding sentences about total compensation includes base salary and discretionary variable bonus program, depending on your level. That is substantive. Should we include that under Pay? Yes.
Thus Pay section:
Total compensation includes a base salary and a discretionary variable bonus program, depending on your level. The Salary Ranges For This Role Are As Follows $75
Qualifications
with- list of qualifications & competencies + knowledge & skills (maybe combine). Could be two lists? But we can combine into one list.
Benefits
with- list of benefits: healthcare/dental, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) matching, FSA, EAP, exclusive perks, PTO, tuition reimbursement.
Pay
withcontaining salary ranges text. We should not include Schedule section because not mentioned. We must not include placeholder text like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We need to preserve all substantive information. Ensure we don't lose any details. Let's craft. About the role: include company description and job description paragraph. Could be two
elements. Responsibilities: list each bullet as
- .
Qualifications: combine bullet points from Qualifications & Competencies and Knowledge & Skills. Need to keep all details.
List:
- 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
- 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.
Note: The last two have "preferred, but not required." Keep as is.
Benefits: list:
- Multiple healthcare and dental plan options
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability coverage
- Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life
- Generous paid time off program (vacation, sick time, paid holidays) with prorated options for eligible part-time employees
- Tuition reimbursement and personalized support for employees pursuing advanced education (Lifetime of Learning program)
Pay: paragraph with salary ranges text.
We need to include the exact salary ranges sentence: "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)". Also maybe include preceding sentences about total compensation includes base salary and discretionary variable bonus program, depending on your level. That is substantive. Should we include that under Pay? Yes.
Thus Pay section:
Total compensation includes a base salary and a discretionary variable bonus program, depending on your level. The Salary Ranges For This Role Are As Follows $75
- list of benefits: healthcare/dental, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) matching, FSA, EAP, exclusive perks, PTO, tuition reimbursement.