Global Benefits Manager

📋 Description

• Own the full benefits lifecycle, from annual strategy and budget planning through day-to-day employee questions and escalations.
• Lead open enrollment end-to-end: project-manage timelines, build communication plans, configure and test systems, and serve as the primary point of contact for employees throughout the process.
• 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, including working with TPAs, stop-loss carriers, and understanding claims data to drive cost and quality outcomes.
• Administer and continuously 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.

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years progressive benefits experience with direct ownership of a benefits function.
• Led open enrollment independently: configurations, employee communications, issue resolution.
• Deep expertise across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, 401(k), commuter, EAP, and voluntary plans.
• Hands-on with self-funded and fully-insured health plans; stop-loss, claims data informs design.
• Experience in startups and public companies; multi-geography compliance.
• Workday Benefits expert; plan configuration and enrollment events; CEBS/CBP or similar certification a plus.

🎁 Benefits

• Equity education: RSU/ESPP program info.
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement with employer match.
• FSA/HSA, commuter benefits.
• Learning and wellness stipends; paid time off.