Total Rewards Benefits Manager - North America

Role Responsibilities

• Maintain strong relationships with our HR People Solutions team and multiple third-party administrative vendors and consultants.
• Stay well-informed on legislative / regulatory developments and ensure full compliance.
• Develop recommendations that are aligned with company strategy and goals.
• Enable our Total Rewards philosophy to be an employer of choice, building business cases and analysis, utilizing industry trends, market benchmarking and internal metrics.
• Work closely with People, Culture and Communications teams and other cross-functional teams to implement benefit programs and policies.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the full spectrum of employee benefit plans, including 401k, health and welfare plans (medical, wellness, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation).
• Proven skill set to include analytical, critical thinking, statistical and problem-solving abilities to ensure compliance, consistent interpretation and application of plans, thorough knowledge of other related benefit plan design and administration.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining relationships with multiple third-party vendors, HR partners and employees at all levels; vendors include administration partners, brokers, consultants, auditors, attorneys and on-site/near-site health/fitness clinic managers.
• Strong MS office skills (Excel, PowerPoint etc.); good understanding of HR systems and interfaces with third-party vendors.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; excellent planning & organizational skills.
• 5+ years of experience managing all facets of US employee benefit plans, including retirement, health and welfare plan administration, reporting and compliance. Exposure to North American and International Benefits plus Mergers and Acquisitions is preferred.
• Experience managing outsourced administrative vendors, RFP development, vendor selection, and regular evaluation.
• Previous experience working with benefit plan financial modeling, creating and coordinating the development of plan documentation, conducting research and survey participation.
• Ability to work independently and be proactive in a fast-paced environment, possessing a strong sense of ownership and accountability, knowing when and how to escalate to leadership to keep projects on track, and stakeholders informed.
• Ability to articulate issues concisely and clearly for all audiences with a track record of establishing compliant, creative and successful solutions.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role, based in Chicago, is $105,000-$130,000, along with an annual bonus, 401K match, profit sharing, and medical and wellness benefits. The salary range is commensurate with the candidate's location, experience, and skillset. The range will vary if outside of this location.