Senior Benefits Program Manager

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Location: Remote in North America 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee the overall strategy and administration of employee benefit programs in North America, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and other related programs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as business leaders, HR, finance, and legal teams, to ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements.
• Evaluate and analyze the benefits package to ensure it is both market-competitive and cost-effective. Manage and coordinate the implementation of plan design changes.
• Champion and execute effective communication strategies for employees and manage ongoing and special communication to employees.
• Responsible for managing vendor relationships, and project manages any RFP process and makes recommendations if relationship changes are required.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes to ensure benefits programs remain competitive and compliant.
• Analyze data and trends to identify opportunities for program enhancements and cost savings.

Qualifications: 

• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment requiring agility to meet changes in business demands.
• Excellent communication skills focusing on customer experience and team collaboration with the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong analytical skills, understanding of retirement and benefit concepts, and problem-solving skills to assess, identify problems, and develop corrective procedures.
• Proven project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented, "hands-on" environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and Workday knowledge are required.
• 8-10 years of directly related work experience with a strong background in design, development, administration, governance, and delivery of benefit programs for large companies, including management of from mid to large-sized insurance and retirement plans.
• Bachelor's degree or beyond from an accredited college or university in human resources, finance, tax, or accounting
• CEBS/GBA/SPHR/GPHR certification preferred.
• Experience working in a highly matrixed environment managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines, ability to prioritize conflicting demands.
• Experience in working in an environment with HR Shared Services and partnering with various stakeholders.
• Experience developing benefits communications for changes or enhancements to plans or processes.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! 

Compensation Range: USD $147,000 - $221,000; CAD $112,000 - $168,000