Benefits Manager, Retirement & Employee Programs

the LEGO Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Headspace App access

Generous colleague discount

Bonus scheme

Enhanced paid leave options

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

The LEGO Group in Boston is seeking a seasoned Benefits Manager, Retirement & Wellbeing to lead the strategy, governance, and execution of retirement, wellness, and employee benefits across the United States, Canada, and Brazil.

You will own the 401(k) program oversight, vendor partnerships, and the evolution of wellness and fringe benefits to reflect LEGO’s culture and values, while partnering with People Ops and external partners to deliver an exceptional employee experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading the design, governance, and delivery of employee benefits programs (retirement, wellness, perks).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits/retirement regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, 401(k)).
• Experience managing relationships with external vendors and consultants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence across organizations and drive projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration, governance, and compliance of retirement programs (401(k), Fidelity partnerships).
• Own strategy, design, and delivery of fringe benefits and wellness programs.
• Oversee benefits initiatives, vendor transitions, and program enhancements with market benchmarking.
• Manage relationships with external vendors to ensure high-quality service and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and administer benefits programs across US, Canada, and Brazil.
• Collaborate with People Ops, Compliance, and other teams to improve benefits processes and experiences.
• Support Open Enrollment activities and annual benefits communications.
• Conduct benchmarking and market analysis to keep programs competitive and inclusive.
• Ensure compliance with applicable benefit laws and governance standards.

Skills

Benefits governance

Vendor relationships

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Project management

Data-driven decisions

Tools

Workday

Fidelity

Willis Towers Watson

Job description

Job Description

Shape the future of retirement, wellbeing, and employee benefits at The LEGO Group, creating programs and experiences that help our colleagues thrive while reinforcing our commitment to being an employer of choice.

Please Note

• No relocation assistance is offered for this position


• The role can be based out of our new Boston HUB location at 1001 Boylston Street. Our hybrid working model is 3 days office/2 days home weekly.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the administration, governance, and compliance of The LEGO Group's retirement programs, including oversight of the 401(k) plan, partnership with Fidelity and external advisors, chairing retirement committee activities, and ensuring adherence to fiduciary and regulatory requirements.


• Own the strategy, design, and delivery of fringe benefits and wellness programs, including commuter benefits, wellness reimbursements, fitness programs, employee perks, and other offerings that enhance the employee experience and reflect The LEGO Group's culture and values.


• Lead key benefits initiatives and projects, including retirement plan integrations, vendor transitions, and program enhancements. Evaluate market trends and benchmark peer organizations to identify opportunities to introduce innovative, competitive, and sustainable benefits solutions.


• Manage relationships with external vendors and consultants, including Fidelity, Willis Towers Watson, and other service providers, ensuring high-quality service delivery, strong partnership, cost effectiveness, and an exceptional employee experience.


• Develop, implement, and administer benefits programs across the United States, Canada, and Brazil, while identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve operational efficiency, and enhance program effectiveness.


• Partner closely with Business Service Operations (BSO), People Operations, Employee Relations, Compliance, and Leave & Accommodations teams to deliver consistent, employee-centric support and continuously improve benefits-related processes and experiences.


• Support annual Open Enrollment activities during Workday and lead benefits of communications throughout the year. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create engaging and effective communication strategies that increase employee awareness, understanding, and utilization of benefits programs.


• Conduct on going benefits of benchmarking a nd market analysis in partnership with the Global Rewards team to ensure programs remain competitive, inclusive, and aligned with business objectives and employee needs.


• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, and other relevant benefits of laws, while maintaining strong governance and risk management practices.

Play Your Part in our Team Succeeding

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Benefits Manager, Retirement & Wellbeing to lead the strategy, governance, and administration of our retirement, wellness, and employee benefits programs across the United States, Canada, and Brazil.

This role will serve as the subject matter expert for our retirement programs, including oversight of our 401(k) plan, retirement committee activities, and vendor partnerships. In addition, you will shape and evolve our wellness, fringe benefits, and employee programs to ensure they remain competitive, inclusive, and aligned with The LEGO Group's values and culture.

In this highly visible role, you will collaborate closely with People Partners, Global Rewards, Business Service Operations, and external partners while engaging employees at all levels of the organization. By combining strategic thinking, operational excellence, and strong communication skills, you will help deliver a best-in-class employee experience for nearly 5,000 LEGO Group colleagues across the Americas.

Do you have what it takes?

• Demonstrated experience leading the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs, including retirement plans, wellbeing initiatives, and employee-focused benefits offerings.


• Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits and retirement regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, and 401(k) plan governance. Experience supporting benefits programs in Canada and/or Brazil is considered an asset.


• Experience managing relationships with external vendors, consultants, and service providers, including retirement plan recordkeepers, brokers, wellness partners, and benefits administrators.


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex benefits and retirement concepts into clear, engaging, and actionable communications for employees, leaders, and key stakeholders.


• Proven ability to build trusted partnerships and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization while working collaboratively across People & Culture, Operations, Finance, Legal, Communications, and external vendor teams.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience leveraging data, benchmarking, and market insights to evaluate programs, identify opportunities, and inform recommendations.


• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, drive complex initiatives, and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment.


• Experience supporting retirement committee activities, fiduciary governance, compliance reviews, audits, retirement plan integrations, or other strategic retirement plan initiatives is highly valued.


• Experience working with Workday benefits administration and reporting, including supporting annual open enrollment activities and ongoing process enhancement.


• A detail-oriented and proactive mindset, with a passion for creating inclusive, employee-centric programs that support wellbeing and reinforce a positive workplace experience.

Compensation

The salary for this position has a range of $120,830.00 - $181,246.00 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

What's in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect

Family Care Leave -- We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances -- All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing -- We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague Discount -- We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus -- We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace -- When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to "inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow."

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children's Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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