Global Benefits Lead, Strategy & Operations

Uber-Freight-4; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Uber Freight is seeking a Senior Manager, Benefits to lead the administration, governance, and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs across the U.S. and global locations. The role blends strategic oversight with hands‑on execution to deliver compliant, engaging programs and an outstanding employee experience.

You will partner with Payroll, HRIS, Finance, Legal, and HR leadership to drive operational excellence and lead annual enrollment, audits, and vendor governance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive benefits experience with health, welfare, retirement, leave, and wellbeing programs.
• International benefits administration knowledge and global brokers/vendors experience.
• Managed multi‑million dollar benefit operations with vendor accountability.
• Led cross‑functional initiatives with Payroll, HRIS, Finance, and Legal.
• Data-driven with HRIS/benefits system integration expertise.
• Benchmarking and scalable benefits solutions for fast-paced environments.
• Experience as a player-coach in benefits leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and ongoing management of health, welfare, retirement, leave, and wellbeing programs.
• Own strategic relationships with benefits vendors, brokers, consultants, carriers, and third‑party admins.
• Partner with Employee Experience, Payroll, HRIS, Finance, Legal, and HR leadership to drive operational excellence.
• Lead annual enrollment strategy, execution, communications, and governance activities.
• Oversee benefits compliance, audits, reporting requirements, and controls.
• Manage U.S. benefits programs and support Mexico programs with local stakeholders.
• Lead vendor performance reviews, service governance, and issue resolution.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Lead benefits projects, vendor implementations, and operational transformations.
• Coach and develop benefits team members with a culture of accountability.

Skills

Benefits administration

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

HRIS proficiency

Data-driven analysis

Strategic planning

Player-coach leadership

Education

CEBS certification

Tools

HRIS platforms

Benefits administration systems

Job description

Uber Freight is seeking a Senior Manager, Benefits to lead the administration, governance, and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs across the U.S. and global locations. The role blends strategic oversight with hands‑on execution to deliver compliant, engaging programs and an outstanding employee experience.

You will partner with Payroll, HRIS, Finance, Legal, and HR leadership to drive operational excellence and lead annual enrollment, audits, and vendor governance.