Benefit Manager
Foundation Source
Manager, Benefits
Aliaxis
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • North Carolina
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of health, wellness, retirement, and paid time off programs
- Oversee annual open enrollment and drive plan design enhancements
- Oversee legislative leaves and disability programs across both countries, ensuring compliance and providing expert guidance to HR and employees
- Oversee vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and service delivery; ensure compliance with regulations (e.g., ACA, ERISA, provincial/territorial legislation) and support audits and filings
- Lead and develop a high-performing benefits team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Analyze benefit utilization and cost trends, conduct market benchmarking, and present strategic recommendations to senior leadership
- Develop clear and engaging communication materials and provide direct support to employees and HR partners to resolve benefit-related inquiries
- Support administration of pension and retirement savings plans (DC, RRSP, 401K) and partner with internal teams and vendors to maintain plan integrity
- Report to the Senior Manager, Total Rewards and lead a small benefits team
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience managing employee benefits programs, with a focus on both salaried and hourly employees in the U.S. and Canada
- 1–2 years of experience leading a team of professionals
- Proven experience in benefits administration, including health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, and paid time off
- In-depth knowledge of benefits regulations in the U.S. and Canada, including compliance with federal, provincial, and local laws
- Experience managing benefits vendors and developing cost-effective benefits programs
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
