Benefits Manager

Allegro MicroSystems; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Benefits Manager or Senior Benefits Consultant to shape their global benefits strategy. This role involves designing innovative benefit programs, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with a passion for employee wellbeing. Join a forward-thinking company that values flexibility and innovation, where your contributions will directly impact the workforce's satisfaction and engagement. If you are ready to take on this pivotal role, we encourage you to apply and be part of a mission-driven team focused on attracting and retaining top talent.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of relevant benefits experience in program strategy and design.
• Strong knowledge of HR systems and tools, especially MS Excel and HCMS.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance innovative benefit programs for US and global workforce.
• Administer and communicate US benefit programs, focusing on efficiency and automation.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Employee Benefits Knowledge

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PHR, CEBS)

Tools

MS Excel

HCMS (preferably Workday)

Job description

The Allegro team is passionate about providing intelligent solutions that move the world toward a safer and more sustainable future. With more than 30 years of experience developing advanced semiconductor technology, innovation with purpose touches every aspect of our business. From customer engagement and employee recognition to technology advancement and serving the local communities in which we maintain offices, innovation consistently drives our mission and definition of success.

As part of our innovation, we recognize that our team members are unique and that our work locations must be adaptable. At Allegro we flex. Flex@Allegro is our approach to hybrid work that empowers managers and their team members to decide where and when work will be done. Ask what Flex@Allegro can mean for you.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Benefits Manager or Senior Benefits Consultant to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping our US and global benefits strategy and programs. If you are an analytical thinker with a passion for employee benefits and wellbeing and possess advanced MS Excel and HCMS knowledge (preferably Workday), we encourage you to apply.

You will be a key player in our HR team, responsible for developing, implementing, and managing US and global benefit strategies and programs that align with our business goals and values. You will be a trusted advisor to leadership and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure we have competitive and equitable US and global benefit programs.

What You’ll Do

1. Benefit Program Strategy & Design: Design and enhance innovative benefit programs for our US and global workforce in conjunction with the Sr. Director, Compensation, Benefits & HCMS. Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise on all benefits-related topics. Benchmark, budget, analyze costs/ROI, and recommend program updates to ensure competitiveness and alignment with business needs. Partner with our global benefits management firm to advance our international benefits strategy, balancing global harmonization and local competitiveness across 15+ countries.
2. Vendor & Partner Management: Assess and optimize our external vendors, brokers, and consultants. Manage contracts and relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
3. Benefits Administration & Communication: Administer and communicate US benefit programs (health & welfare, financial, retirement, voluntary). Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans to educate and engage employees. Recommend and execute improvements to benefits administration, focusing on self-service, efficiency, and automation. Lead the annual US benefits enrollment process. Coordinate with carriers, brokers, and finance on benefits budgeting, tracking, and funding.
4. Wellness & Culture: Guide the global cross-functional Wellness Team in implementing wellness initiatives and fostering a culture of well-being. Organize and administer social benefits, including scholarships and charitable giving.
5. Compliance & Governance: Manage compliance audits and regulatory filings (in partnership with brokers/consultants). Partner with the Retirement Committee on 401(k) plan governance and fiduciary management. Ensure company compliance with federal, state, and international benefits laws.

Who You Are

1. 7 – 10+ years of relevant benefits experience in program strategy, design, and administration; global benefits experience is a plus.
2. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PHR, CEBS) is a plus.
3. Strong knowledge of HR systems and tools, with advanced skills in MS Excel and HCMS (preferably Workday).
4. In-depth understanding of benefit market trends, best practices, and regulations.
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization.

We are open to remote work for this opportunity.

If you are a benefits leader with a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, project management and communication skills, we would love to hear from you. Join us in our mission to attract, retain, and reward top talent at Allegro!

At Allegro, we are committed to providing a harassment-free environment of mutual respect to fuel innovation through inclusive thought collaboration. Allegro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, parental status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Allegro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Eligible applicants must reside in a state where Allegro currently has an office location: This includes New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Texas, Oregon, and Michigan. Certain positions (such as field sales roles) may be exempt from this requirement.

About the company

With more than 50 years of experience developing advanced semiconductor technology and application-specific algorithms, Allegro is a global leader in power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems.