Our client is a Global Investment and Financial Planning Leader seeking a Manager, Global Benefits & Retirement Plans to manage benefit and retirement programs and policies across 14 countries inclusive of strategic design, framework development, market intelligence and administration. This role will have significant focus specifically on the U.S. and India, but also UK and Australia regions along with 10+ other countries.
The right candidate will be a technical expert in employee benefit programs, hyper-focused on top-notch customer (employee) support, an effective communicator, and proficient in benefits and retirement plan operations, financials and plan design.
The responsibilities of the individual in this position include:
Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of programs, policies and guidelines to ensure they are market competitive, cost effective, and aligned with corporate goals
Manage all Global Benefits Brokers and Consultants
Lead and manage the Global Benefits Team
Familiarity with government regulatory (both statutory and non-statutory) and compliance programs globally ensuring the company's benefits programs remain compliant
Responsible for administration of both self-funded and fully funded employer sponsored plans and qualified and non-qualified retirement plans across the globe
Develop and execute communication strategies to educate employees on benefit programs and the value of offerings
Conduct in-depth analyses of existing employee benefits programs across various countries to evaluate the effectiveness and competitiveness of current benefit offerings
Manage day-to-day administration for full lifecycle of employee benefits programs, including active health and welfare plans, retirement plans, and other fringe benefits
Assists third-party administrators and auditors in completing compliance testing and plan audits
Documents and maintains administrative procedures and plan documents
Prepare annual operating budget, and monitor plan expenditures against budget throughout the year
Develop and prepare metrics and reports for management
Oversee day-to-day administration of benefits, including open enrollment and leave of absence administration
Maintain operational excellence in all global regions through process documentation, controls, and strong vendor management
Manage and assist in the administration of international Global Mobility policies and programs, and provide expertise for relocation, immigration, taxation, and related processes
The successful candidate will have extensive demonstrable skills and experiences including the following:
Bachelors Degree. Masters Degree preferred. CEBS qualification a strong plus.
8+ years of deep knowledge of benefit program design, management and communications global experience a plus
5+ years of people management experience preferred
Demonstrated expert knowledge of the US benefit regulatory environment and US benefit plan administration
Self-motivated and passionate about employee benefits and bringing the very best work/life experience to employees around the globe
Practical experience managing benefits in multiple countries
Knowledge of the mobility landscape including immigration, relocation, and taxation a plus
Capability of planning and priority setting; ability to manage several complex projects in a time-sensitive and high-volume environment
Ability to build effective relationships internally and externally
Ability to lead, influence, and negotiate
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work successfully through ambiguity
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; possesses a marketers mindset when approaching benefits communications
Proven people manager with a demonstrated ability to support, develop, and challenge a high-performing team
Strong problem-solving skills and judgment
Creative and innovative
Strong process and compliance focus
My client is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.