Senior Benefits Manager

LaunchDarkly; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Vision

Full Dental

Full Medical

Flexible Schedule

Healthy Lunches & Snacks

Conference & Meetup Access

Education Stipend

Personalized Work Station

Close to Public Transportation

Bike Parking

Team Activities

Unlimited paid time off policy

Work from home opportunities

Health insurance

Job summary

LaunchDarkly is seeking an experienced Director of Benefits to own the global benefits program for a fast-growing tech company. You will lead strategy, renewals, vendor relationships, and compliance, shaping compensation and wellness offerings across geographies.

Partner with Finance to optimize costs and ensure regulatory alignment (ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA). You will manage HRIS integrations, communicate clearly with executives, and drive data-driven improvements across time zones.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in benefits with renewals, open enrollment and vendor mgmt.
• Experience with US benefits regulations (ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA).
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own benefits strategy and roadmap, including design and benchmarking.
• Lead annual renewal and open enrollment cycles with cost modeling and vendor negotiation.
• Manage broker, carrier, PEO/EOR, and third-party administrator relationships.
• Forecast, budget, and report benefits spend with Finance; identify optimization opportunities.
• Ensure ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and local leave compliance; coordinate filings and audits.
• Administer and optimize benefits tech (HRIS, benefits platform, carrier feeds).
• Design clear benefits communications to help employees make informed choices.
• Evaluate benefits for new geographies and acquisitions; support integration.
• Build scalable processes, documentation, and metrics; report insights to People leadership.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance

Professional certification CEBS/SHRM/PHR

Tools

Workday

Rippling

HRIS systems

Job description

• Own the benefits strategy and roadmap, covering medical, dental, vision, life and disability, FSA/HSA, 401(k), leave of absence, mental health and wellness, and global/international offerings, and recommend changes backed by data and market benchmarking
• Lead the annual benefits renewal and open enrollment cycle: plan design analysis, funding and cost modeling, carrier negotiation, communications, system configuration, and post-enrollment audits
• Manage broker, carrier, PEO/EOR, and third-party administrator relationships, holding vendors accountable to service levels, pricing, and employee experience standards
• Partner with Finance to forecast, budget, and report on benefits spend, and identify cost containment and plan optimization opportunities without compromising employee value
• Ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, state and local leave laws, and non-discrimination testing; own required filings, notices, and audits, partnering with Legal and outside counsel as needed
• Administer and optimize benefits technology (HRIS, benefits administration platform, and carrier feeds), including integrations, data accuracy, and reconciliation of invoices and eligibility
• Serve as the escalation point for complex employee benefits, leave, and accommodation cases, and coach People Operations teammates on resolution
• Design and deliver clear, engaging benefits communications and education that help employees make informed choices
• Evaluate benefits for new geographies and acquisitions, and support the integration of new employee populations
• Build scalable processes, documentation, and metrics (participation, cost per employee, utilization, satisfaction) and report insights to People leadership
• Stay current on regulatory changes, market trends, and emerging benefits solutions, and proactively bring recommendations to the team

Benefits

• Full Vision
• Full Dental
• Full Medical
• Flexible Schedule
• Healthy Lunches & Snacks
• Conference & Meetup Access
• Education Stipend
• Personalized Work Station
• Close to Public Transportation
• Bike Parking
• Team Activities
• Unlimited paid time off policy
• Work from home opportunities
• Health insurance

Proven ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and drive projects to completion with minimal oversight 8+ years of progressive benefits experience, including significant ownership of renewals, open enrollment, and vendor management in a high-growth technology or similarly fast-paced environment Strong negotiation and vendor management skills, with a track record of improving cost, service, or employee outcomes Demonstrated ability to analyze plan data, build cost models, and turn them into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders Comfortable working with a highly distributed team across time zones Deep working knowledge of US benefits regulations (ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and state/local requirements) and of health plan funding models, including fully insured and self-funded arrangements Experience with benefits administration platforms and HRIS systems (for example, Workday, Rippling, or similar) and with managing carrier and eligibility integrations High standards for accuracy, confidentiality, and sound judgment with sensitive employee information Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex topics simply to employees and executives alike Experience supporting benefits for a multi-country workforce or through M&A integration Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field Professional certification such as CEBS, SHRM-CP/SCP, or PHR/SPHR Experience with equity and broader total rewards programs