Global Benefits Manager

About the job

Responsibilities

• Own the full benefits lifecycle, from annual strategy and budget planning through employee questions and escalations.
• Lead open enrollment end-to-end, including project management, communication planning, system configuration, testing, and employee support.
• Design, evaluate, and optimize a comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability, FSA/HSA, 401(k)/retirement, equity education, commuter benefits, EAP, and voluntary offerings.
• Manage and evolve both self-funded and fully-insured health plans, working with TPAs, stop-loss carriers, and analyzing claims data for cost and quality improvements.
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for benefits brokers and carriers, leading RFPs, renewals, and contract negotiations.
• Administer and improve benefits configuration in Workday, ensuring data integrity, accurate plan setup, and a seamless employee experience.
• Build and scale global benefits programs, navigating statutory requirements and market norms across multiple geographies.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Payroll on plan funding, compliance (ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, SOX), and reporting.
• Analyze benefits utilization data and benchmark against the market to make evidence-based recommendations to leadership.
• Develop employee-facing communications and educational materials to drive engagement and benefits literacy.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive benefits experience with direct ownership of a benefits function.
• Demonstrated experience leading open enrollment independently, including systems configuration, employee communications, and issue resolution.
• Deep expertise across various benefit plan types: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, 401(k), commuter, EAP, and supplemental/voluntary plans.
• Hands-on experience with both self-funded and fully-insured health plans, including stop-loss insurance, claims funding, TPA management, and using claims data for plan design.
• Proven track record managing broker and carrier relationships, including running RFPs, leading renewals, and negotiating contracts.
• Proficiency in Workday Benefits, including personal configuration of plans, setup of enrollment events, and troubleshooting.
• Experience working in at least one high-growth startup and at least one publicly traded company.
• Comfortable operating independently and taking pride in direct execution.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret utilization reports, benchmark data, and cost projections.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain complex benefits concepts clearly.

Benefits

• Base salary
• Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
• 401k retirement benefits with employer match
• Learning and wellness stipends
• Paid time off