Manager, Global Benefits

Position Summary

At JM Huber, our people are our greatest asset. We are seeking a strategic, collaborative, and results-oriented Manager, Global Benefits to lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of our global benefits programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the employee experience by delivering competitive, innovative, and cost-effective benefits that support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees around the world.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Responsible for overall design, implementation, communication, and administration of the organization's benefits programs, including retirement and health & welfare (medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, supplemental life, STD, LTD, FSA/HSA, voluntary benefits, wellness, 401(k) savings plans, and more)
• Evaluate best practices, market competitiveness and employer/employee value against business priorities and values
• Partner closely with Consultant/Broker on benefits strategies and cost implications including annual renewals and RFPs
• Lead the domestic annual open enrollment process by recommending program changes and gaining business level and leadership approval and ensuring the enrollment system functions as expected
• Develop and maintain effective communication strategies and ensure all benefit programs are fully understood and appropriately valued by employees
• Build collaborative relationships with Global business teams to share market benchmarking and providing benefit enhancement surveys every 2-3 years
• Oversee the management of our benefits vendor relationships, consultant relationships and contracts
• Partner with local HR Representatives, Managers and Business Partners, Payroll, IT, and Legal teams as appropriate on administration and implementation of new benefit programs
• Provide data analytics for visibility to leadership and HR business partners on the value, utilization and costs of programs offered
• Proactively and effectively manage benefits vendor relationships and ensure performance and quality expectations are met, challenging the status quo
• Support M&A HR activities for any due diligence and/or integration activities as needed
• Provide strategic and administrative support for union negotiations
• Serve as benefits subject matter expert to HR business partners, senior leadership, and all levels of management
• Act as escalation point with vendors to assist with employee issues and drive to resolution
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers while building strong business relationships
• Manage/mentor the Benefits Analyst role and additional members of the benefits team

Education, Experience, and Required Skills

• Education & Certifications:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
• PREFERRED: Master’s degree or MBA
• Experience:
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Benefits
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of ERISA, employee benefit programs including 401 (k) retirement savings, flexible benefit programs, etc.
• Understanding of HR and Benefits processes, data, and systems including eligibility and enrollment rules and benefit procedures.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to think globally, strategically, and objectively to effectively translate data into actionable insights and strategies
• Leads with solutions and ideas through partnership with various teams
• Detail oriented, organized, and can manage multiple assignments successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
• Confidentially manages highly sensitive information
• Demonstrate ability to partner and effectively communicate with senior leadership
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel (highly critical)