Senior Benefits Manager

Jobtailor

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an accomplished benefits leader to shape and manage the U.S. employee benefits strategy. You will oversee health, retirement, wellness, and leave programs, guiding vendor selections, negotiations, and performance while ensuring strict regulatory compliance.

The role requires extensive leadership and deep expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and benefits design. You will partner with HR and business leaders to deliver competitive, cost-effective programs and provide strategic

Qualifications

8+ years of progressive employee benefits experience.
5+ years of benefits leadership or strategic program ownership.
Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations and compliance.
Experience with benefits design, vendor negotiations, budgeting, and forecasting.
Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the company’s U.S. benefits strategy and programs.
Oversee health and welfare, retirement, wellness, and leave programs.
Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, renewals, and performance.
Manage benefits budgets, forecasting, utilization, and cost analysis.
Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, Section 125, and other applicable regulations.
Monitor legislative changes and recommend program updates.
Lead open enrollment, employee communications, and benefits education.
Develop benefits metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting.
Benchmark programs and recommend improvements to competitiveness and employee value.
Lead and develop benefits team members, as applicable.
Partner with HR and business leaders to deliver competitive, cost-effective, and compliant programs

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Benefits design

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

CEBS Certification

Tools

ADP

SAP SuccessFactors

FMLASource

Job description

Develop and manage the company’s U.S. benefits strategy and programs
Oversee health and welfare, retirement, wellness, and leave programs
Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, renewals, and performance
Manage benefits budgets, forecasting, utilization, and cost analysis
Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, Section 125, and other applicable regulations
Monitor legislative changes and recommend program updates
Lead open enrollment, employee communications, and benefits education
Develop benefits metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting
Benchmark programs and recommend improvements to competitiveness and employee value
Lead and develop benefits team members, as applicable
Partner with HR and business leaders to deliver competitive, cost-effective, and compliant programs

Requirements

8+ years of progressive employee benefits experience
5+ years of benefits leadership or strategic program ownership
Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations and compliance
Experience with benefits design, vendor negotiations, budgeting, and forecasting
Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and presentation skills
Experience in a large manufacturing, technology, or multinational company (preferred)
Experience with ADP, SAP SuccessFactors, or FMLASource (preferred)
CEBS certification (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in developing and managing U.S. benefits strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations such as ERISA and ACA, and leading vendor negotiations. Proven ability to analyze benefits budgets and metrics while effectively communicating with stakeholders.

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