Senior Manager – Global Benefits
Workiva
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $133,000 - $214,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the design and implementation of company benefits programs, including health, dental, retirement, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, and wellness offerings
- Oversee ongoing administration of benefits programs, including time off, sick pay, vendor management, and program maintenance
- Lead global benefits renewals and manage a multi-million-dollar benefits budget while partnering with Finance, Legal, and HR
- Evaluate and implement new benefits programs by assessing cost, risk, and legal considerations and aligning initiatives with company sustainability and financial goals
- Directly lead and mentor a specialized, multi-continent team, including the North America Benefits Manager, Europe Benefits Manager, and a Benefits Analyst
- Establish and continuously improve benefits policies and practices to support organizational needs
- Address complex, ambiguous challenges by identifying alternative procedures and developing solutions that impact both short- and long-term operational goals
- Collaborate with senior functional managers and cross-functional teams to influence recommendations and drive results
- Communicate program changes and details consistently to ensure employees stay informed
- Exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining sub-function results
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience
- 3 years of direct people management experience preferred, including supervisory experience of entry-level managers and/or established individual contributors
- Experience supporting self-funded insurance programs, retirement plans, and disability or accommodation processes
- Experience developing and maintaining benefits policies and documentation for employee reference and internal platforms
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations related to employee benefits
- Management experience with exposure to benefits programs across the Americas, Europe, and APAC, along with a broad understanding of related HR functions
- CEBS, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus but not required.
- Exposure to 401(k) plan administration
- Working knowledge of the Workday Benefits module.
- Familiarity with AI tools or resources used to improve operational efficiency and processes
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
benefits program designvendor managementbudget managementcost assessmentrisk assessmentlegal compliancepolicy developmentemployee documentation401(k) plan administrationself-funded insurance programs
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationindependent judgmentinfluencingorganizational improvementcross-functional teamworkadaptability
Certifications
CEBSPHRSPHR