North America Benefits Leader (Hybrid)

Alfa Laval; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval in the United States is seeking a North America Benefits Partner to lead end-to-end benefits administration across the US and Canada. The role requires expertise in health and welfare, retirement plans, and regulatory compliance, partnering with HR, Payroll, Finance and vendors to ensure accurate, compliant programs.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of benefits experience in US/Canada, strong Excel and HRIS skills, and a track record of managing Open Enrollment and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive benefits administration experience.
• Experience administering US/Canada benefits programs.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, ACA, HIPAA and FMLA.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• HRIS experience with Workforce Now.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary administrator for US/Canada employee benefits.
• Manage day-to-day administration of health and welfare plans.
• Administer eligibility, enrollments, terminations, and life events.
• Lead annual Open Enrollment for US/Canada.
• Administer US 401(k) and Canadian retirement programs.
• Coordinate leave of absence and disability programs.
• Manage relationships with brokers, carriers and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with US/Canada benefits regulations.
• Perform audits, reconciliations and data integrity checks.
• Develop benefits communications and policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve benefits processes and integrations.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Benefits administration

Open enrollment

Vendor management

Data integrity

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Power BI

Workforce Now

Job description

Alfa Laval in the United States is seeking a North America Benefits Partner to lead end-to-end benefits administration across the US and Canada. The role requires expertise in health and welfare, retirement plans, and regulatory compliance, partnering with HR, Payroll, Finance and vendors to ensure accurate, compliant programs.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of benefits experience in US/Canada, strong Excel and HRIS skills, and a track record of managing Open Enrollment and