Senior Benefits Strategy & Administration Lead

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. seeks an experienced Total Rewards leader to oversee North American benefit programs, including health, welfare, and retirement.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, vendor management, and strategic alignment with the company’s total rewards roadmap, collaborating with executives and HR teams. The role emphasizes optimizing costs, driving process improvements, and delivering a superior employee experience across the US and Canada, reporting to the Director of Total

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of benefits administration regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA) and compliant processes.
• Strong experience in benefits governance, outsourcing, and vendor management.
• Ability to translate regulatory changes into action across North American programs.
• Background in coordinating complex TR projects with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Benefits professionals across H&W and Retirement to deliver programs.
• Oversee design, compliance, and administration of US and Canadian benefit plans.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations for benefits services.
• Drive cost containment, process improvements, and data-driven decision making.

Skills

ERISA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Project management

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. seeks an experienced Total Rewards leader to oversee North American benefit programs, including health, welfare, and retirement.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, vendor management, and strategic alignment with the company’s total rewards roadmap, collaborating with executives and HR teams. The role emphasizes optimizing costs, driving process improvements, and delivering a superior employee experience across the US and Canada, reporting to the Director of Total