What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Global Benefits Service Delivery position at Fresenius Medical Care?
Key Responsibilities
Program Delivery & Operations
Minimum Requirements
Rate: $XX - $XX
Non-Bonus Eligible Positions: include language below.
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.
Bonus Eligible Positions – include language below.
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance
EOE, disability/veterans
Program Delivery & Operations
- Serve as the delivery lead for benefits programs (considerable U.S. focus) that includes health & welfare, pension/retirement, insurance, wellbeing, and statutory programs.
- Translate benefits strategy into standardized, efficient delivery processes across countries and regions utilizing technical platforms
- Oversee day‑to‑day benefits delivery executed by the two‑person team; provide direction, coaching, and problem‑solving support.
- Ensure timely processing of benefits events such as new hires, life events, leaves of absence, and terminations for populations.
- Maintain strong benefits governance and quality controls across the markets.
- Ensure compliance with local laws, statutory requirements, and global benefits operating standards.
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, and regional HR to identify and mitigate risks in benefits delivery.
- Manage relationships with regional and global benefits vendors, brokers, and third‑party administrators.
- Ensure vendors meet SLAs partnering with Procurement, resolve escalations, and continuously refine service delivery processes.
- Support vendor selection, renewal cycles, and contract updates.
- Act as liaison with the IT Solutions teams to optimize benefit functionality for the regions.
- Identify and drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and efficiencies across all benefits processes.
- Develop and maintain standardized documentation, including operating procedures, governance frameworks, benefits calendars, and training materials.
- Provide regular reporting and program updates to the Benefits CoE & TRLT as required.
- Deliver clear, employee‑focused communications supporting benefits launches, renewals, and ongoing education.
- Support annual enrollment processes for countries requiring formal enrollment cycles.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 7–10 years of experience in benefits administration or service delivery, with substantial US or international benefits experience.
- Experience managing people (direct or indirect), preferably in a global or regional HR environment.
- Strong vendor management experience within international markets.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and process‑improvement capabilities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across multiple geographies and cultures.
- Solid understanding of non‑U.S. benefits landscapes, statutory requirements, and local regulatory frameworks.
- Experience with Workday and HR technology platforms supporting international populations.
- Certifications such as CEBS, GBA, or international equivalents are a plus.
- Prior experience implementing or supporting global benefits harmonization or process‑standardization initiatives.
- Strong leadership skills with experience guiding small teams.
- Strategic and operational thinking with the ability to streamline processes across diverse regions.
- Excellent project and vendor management skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation capabilities.
- Cultural awareness and ability to work effectively across time zones and international markets.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
Rate: $XX - $XX
Non-Bonus Eligible Positions: include language below.
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.
Bonus Eligible Positions – include language below.
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance
EOE, disability/veterans