Benefits Manager
Wella Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $108,000 - $140,000 per year
About the role
- Lead end‑to‑end delivery of US benefit programs—including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k), and voluntary benefits—ensuring programs are administered seamlessly and effectively.
- Evaluate plan design, marketplace competitiveness, and employee experience; recommend improvements that balance cost, value, and strategic alignment.
- Drive year‑round benefits education.
- Lead Open Enrollment planning and execution.
- Oversee all US benefits audits.
- Partner Procurement and Finance to manage vendor onboarding, purchase orders, and timely invoice payment.
- Act as a program ambassador through new hire orientations and ongoing communication.
- Own the US wellbeing strategy and annual calendar.
- Design, plan, and deliver programs that elevate engagement.
- Oversee leave and accommodation cases.
- Ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, state/local leave laws, and disability programs as applicable.
- Ensure mobility support aligns with global and local policy guidelines.
- Ensure all benefits and leave programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
Requirements
- 6+ years of HR experience, including at least 2 years specializing in US benefits and leave administration
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field
- Demonstrated experience managing or supporting multi-state or multi-site employee populations
- Experience managing vendor relationships, including brokers, carriers, and wellbeing partners
- Experience leading Open Enrollment, developing wellbeing initiatives, and creating leave or benefits-related policy updates
- Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and state leave laws (including CA and NY)
- High level of confidentiality and sound business judgment, ability to build trust with internal and external stakeholders in complex and sensitive situations
- Strong business partnership skills with the ability to build trusted relationships in complex or sensitive situations
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HRIS reporting
- Preferred CEBS, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, CBP, or other relevant certifications
- Experience with mobility/immigration processes.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
US benefits administrationleave administrationvendor managementOpen Enrollmentwellbeing initiativespolicy developmentFMLAADAERISAHIPAA
Soft Skills
confidentialitybusiness judgmenttrust buildingorganizational skillsattention to detailanalytical skillsbusiness partnershipcommunicationstakeholder managementsensitivity
Certifications
CEBSSHRM-CPSHRM-SCPCBP