Global Benefits & Leaves Leader

Vertex Companies; South Bradenton (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a Global Benefits & Leaves Manager in the United States to lead our worldwide benefits and leave programs. You will partner with the Total Rewards Lead to implement strategy, provide data-driven insights, and ensure compliance across regions while coordinating with HR, payroll, finance, brokers, and vendors.

The role manages a team and drives annual renewal planning, cost modeling, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 5+ years of related experience, or 8+ years without a degree and 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience managing health and welfare programs across multiple countries.
• Experience with HRIS platforms; Workday preferred and strong data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global benefits and leaves programs with day-to-day management and compliance.
• Partner with Total Rewards Lead to implement benefits initiatives.
• Serve as relationship manager for brokers, carriers, and vendors; lead vendor reviews.
• Oversee annual renewal process, data review, cost modeling, and recommendations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and coordinate benefit notices and audits.
• Manage leaves administration cross-functionally with HR and payroll.

Skills

Analytical skills

Power Query

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

8 years experience, no degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Vertex is seeking a Global Benefits & Leaves Manager in the United States to lead our worldwide benefits and leave programs. You will partner with the Total Rewards Lead to implement strategy, provide data-driven insights, and ensure compliance across regions while coordinating with HR, payroll, finance, brokers, and vendors.

The role manages a team and drives annual renewal planning, cost modeling, and process improvements.