Global Benefits Leader: Strategy, Compliance & Partnerships

Wellington Management; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule: 4 days in office

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Wellington Management seeks a Global Benefits Manager to oversee US health and welfare and retirement programs, vendor relationships, and compliance. The role emphasizes program design, implementation, and employee service while collaborating with HR, IT, Legal, Finance, Tax, and Payroll.

4-day in-office, 1-day remote arrangement is supported, with a comprehensive benefits package. Required are 10+ years in HR/benefits with strong project management, excellent communication, and a BA/BS.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• 10+ years HR/benefits experience with demonstrated project management experience.
• Ability to balance tactical and strategic responsibilities and effectively use available resources to research and resolve inquiries.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and relationship building skills.
• Knowledge of applicable benefits regulations including ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, and ACA.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and grow in benefits knowledge and expertise.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications with strong Excel skills.
• Workday experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, recommend, and implement changes in benefit programs.
• Assure compliance with all federal and local regulations and other related rules including all government reporting requirements, reporting and disclosures.
• Effectively plan for upcoming deliverables and manage time to prioritize key responsibilities.
• Manage annual US benefits open enrollment.
• Partner with key internal stakeholders to ensure efficient plan administration, cost reporting, and excellent customer service to employees.
• Assist with management of global vendor relationships, brokers, and consulting partners including contract and plan negotiations, vendor selection, and monitoring of service level agreements.
• Design communication programs to enhance value of benefit programs and increase employee understanding.
• Manage ad‑hoc benefit projects and vendor transitions and implementations.
• Identify and resolve issues with benefit plan vendors, HR Technology, Tax and Payroll as they arise by leveraging available resources.
• Monitor external global benefit trends and participate in market surveys.
• Maintain benefit plan documentation including plan documents and policies and practices.
• Conduct new‑hire benefit orientation sessions and employee communication sessions.
• Serve as a point of contact for benefit plan inquiries from employees and plan participants.
• Exhibit flexibility and resilience by adjusting focus and responsibilities based on team and organizational priorities.

Skills

HR benefits experience

Communication skills

Project management

Customer service

MS Office

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

MS Office

Workday

Job description

Wellington Management seeks a Global Benefits Manager to oversee US health and welfare and retirement programs, vendor relationships, and compliance. The role emphasizes program design, implementation, and employee service while collaborating with HR, IT, Legal, Finance, Tax, and Payroll.

4-day in-office, 1-day remote arrangement is supported, with a comprehensive benefits package. Required are 10+ years in HR/benefits with strong project management, excellent communication, and a BA/BS.