What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Benefits position at ThisWay Global?
Our partner is looking for a Senior Manager, Benefits in Morrisville, NC. This role leads the design, deployment, and renewal of global employee benefit programs, including insured plans, pension programs, and time-off offerings. The position partners with cross-functional teams to implement, communicate, and administer programs while ensuring compliance with local regulations, and contributes to key initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions and vendor management.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and renewal of global benefit programs
- Partner with People teams to administer benefits programs, including policy, enrollment, and compliance
- Manage the annual U.S. open enrollment process
- Develop cost estimates for program recommendations and renewals; collaborate with Finance for planning and budgeting
- Analyze market data to evaluate and improve benefits offerings and delivery
- Collaborate with regional stakeholders to align global strategy with local requirements
- Implement communication strategies to ensure employees understand available benefits and can make informed decisions
- Evaluate and manage benefits brokers, consultants, and vendors to ensure service quality
- Monitor vendor performance and coordinate changes when needed
- Support team development, performance management, and succession planning
- Conduct benefits surveys, analyze data, and provide insights for decision-making
- Ensure compliance with local regulations in partnership with legal and regional teams
- Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiation, and scope of services
- Manage the annual benefits calendar and related activities
- Strong knowledge of pension plans, leave programs, time-off benefits, and insured plans across multiple countries
- Experience advising on benefits policies and programs
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly
- Strong analytical skills, including experience using Excel for data analysis and modeling
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a results-driven environment
- 8 years of experience in employee benefits, including at least 4 years developing strategy across multiple countries
- 5 years of management experience preferred
- International benefits experience required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
- Paid time off and company-observed holidays
- Two paid volunteer days per year
- Pension plan with employer contributions
- Employee stock purchase program
- Access to discounted gym memberships
- Participation in company-sponsored charitable initiatives
- Learning and development programs