U.S. Program Manager

Position: U.S. Benefits Program Manager
Location: Stanford Heights

Job Title:

U.S. Benefits Program Manager

Summary:

The U.S. Benefits Program Manager within the U.S. Benefits team is accountable for the design, delivery, and ongoing optimization of comprehensive health, welfare, and retirement programs. This role oversees the full lifecycle of benefits offerings, ensuring programs are competitive, cost-effective, and compliant with all applicable regulations.

This position also leverages data and market insights to drive continuous improvement, inform decision-making, and enhance engagement and utilization of benefit offerings. With responsibility for compliance, financial oversight, and vendor management, the U.S. Benefits Program Manager plays a critical role in aligning benefits strategy with organizational goals and workforce needs.

Please note that this role requires on-site presence five days per week, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities Include:

Benefits Strategy & Design Manages benefits strategy and design recommendations for our suite programs (e.g., health and welfare, retirement plans including qualified and non-qualified pension plans, etc.). Ensure that benefit programs operate in compliance with plan designs, carrier contracts, Company policies, and applicable laws and regulations.

Evaluate market trends, benchmarking data, and workforce needs to ensure competitive offerings.

Define program enhancements and long-term roadmap while partnering with the Americas Payroll and Benefits Leader.

Responsible for developing, coordinating and communicating webinars and other benefit-related items.

Governance & Compliance Oversight Accountable for overall compliance and regulatory adherence across benefit programs including, but not limited to:

Form 5500 filingsPBGC filings

Annual Funding NoticePCORIMedicare Part DACA reporting

Required participant notices (e.g., Summary Annual Reports (SARs), Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC), fee disclosures, Summary of Material Modifications (SMM))Interpret legislative and regulatory changes and determine program impact;
Maintain awareness of emerging legislation and project management required program or policy changes.

Financial Management Develop and manage annual benefits budget and forecasts.

Monitor plan costs and recommend cost containment strategies.

Lead vendor renewals, rate negotiations, and financial reviews.

Vendor Strategy & Governance Own vendor strategy, selection, and ongoing governance.

Establish & monitor performance expectations, SLAs, and oversight routines.

Escalate and resolve complex or high-risk vendor issues.

Program Performance & Continuous Improvement Monitor program utilization, participation, and cost trends.

Translate data into actionable insights and design improvements.

Identify and prioritize continuous improvement initiatives.

Other Respond to complex benefit design questions by interpreting plan provisions.

Point of contact for union negotiation support.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role Bachelor’s degree.
7 years of health and welfare benefits and retirement experience.

Project management and vendor management experience.

Strong financial acumen and analytical capability

Thorough knowledge of benefits regulations

Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders

Strong Excel and data analysis skills

The following are preferred for the role

Experience with self-insured benefit plans

Experience supporting union environments#LI-NK1

What We Offer:

Base Pay Range: $95,500 - $140,250

The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #Be Partofthe Solution Additionally , this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments.

The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.

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