Benefits Manager, NA

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Denver, Colorado time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R18860#
** About Vantage Data Centers
** Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
** Vantage North America
** Vantage North America has a strong track record of delivery, operations and customers satisfaction built over 14 years of servicing the hyperscale community. We are established in 10 major markets across the US and Canada, with significant market expansion on the horizon. Our customer relationships, financial backing from the world’s largest technology and infrastructure investors, and our brand reputation has earned us a seat at the planning table with the world’s largest technology companies, and we are well positioned to achieve phenomenal growth due to the unprecedented demand for data center capacity being driven by AI.
** Benefits Manager, NA
**** This position is onsite and based in Denver, CO. This role requires 3 days onsite and 2 days fully remote.
** The Benefits Manager, North America, will report to the Manager, Payroll & Benefits, North America and will play a critical role in the design, delivery, and administration of benefits and leave programs across the U.S. and Canada. This leader will ensure that all benefit offerings are competitive, compliant, and aligned with the company’s broader talent strategy. The Benefits Manager will be responsible for vendor management, employee education, regulatory compliance, leave administration and continuous optimization of health, welfare, retirement, and time-off programs.

This role requires a deep understanding of benefits strategy, data analysis, and employee experience, along with strong collaboration across People & Culture, Legal, and Finance teams.
** Essential Job Functions
** Program Management
* Design and manage the strategy, delivery, and administration of benefits programs across North America (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, leaves, and wellness).
* Ensure benefits are competitive, cost-effective, and support employee wellbeing, attraction, and retention goals.
* Partner with external consultants and internal stakeholders to lead annual benefits planning and open enrollment.
* Manage vendor relationships and ensure service-level agreements are met and employee experience is prioritized.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between benefits programs and broader compensation and workforce strategies.

Compliance and Reporting
* Ensure all benefit programs comply with applicable federal, state, and provincial laws (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and Canadian legislation).
* Lead compliance activities including plan filings, audits, and preparation of required reports such as 5500s and SARs.
* Maintain up-to-date plan documentation, including Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), policies, and procedures.
* Partner with Legal and external advisors to evaluate evolving legislative and regulatory changes.

Employee Education & Communication
* Develop and implement employee-facing communication strategies and tools that support understanding and utilization of benefits.
* Provide guidance and support to HRBPs and managers to resolve complex benefits inquiries or escalations.
* Oversee employee benefits orientation and onboarding materials.

Leave Management
* Administer and manage leave of absence programs across North America, including but not limited to FMLA, STD, LTD, parental, and personal leaves.
* Ensure timely case management and coordination with third-party administrators, payroll and HR teams.
* Maintain compliance with US federal/state and Canadian leave regulations, and internal leave policies.
* Provide clear, consistent communication and support to employees and…