US Benefits Strategy Lead

nscaleoperationsukltd; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nscale, a global AI infrastructure company, seeks a US Benefits Manager to build and scale the US benefits program during a period of rapid growth. You will report to the Global Senior Benefits Manager and act as the US benefits SME, driving market insight, program design, and governance to support a rapidly expanding workforce.

You will collaborate with the Senior Benefits Coordinator on day-to-day administration and employee support, ensuring plans remain competitive and compliant across ACA,

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing US employee benefits programs.
• Deep knowledge of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and state leave laws.
• Experience leading renewals, benchmarking, and plan design recommendations.
• Strong analytical skills using benefits and financial data to drive insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the performance and evolution of US health and welfare, retirement, leave, and wellbeing programs.
• Provide US market benchmarking and recommendations to inform benefits strategy and plan design.
• Analyze utilization, costs, employee feedback, and market trends for improvements.
• Develop options and business cases for program enhancements.
• Lead US benefits subject-matter expertise across the business.

Skills

US benefits expertise

Stakeholder management

Project management

Data analysis

ACA/ERISA knowledge

Vendor governance

Job description

Nscale, a global AI infrastructure company, seeks a US Benefits Manager to build and scale the US benefits program during a period of rapid growth. You will report to the Global Senior Benefits Manager and act as the US benefits SME, driving market insight, program design, and governance to support a rapidly expanding workforce.

You will collaborate with the Senior Benefits Coordinator on day-to-day administration and employee support, ensuring plans remain competitive and compliant across ACA,