US Benefits Manager

• Manage the development, implementation, and administration of all US employee benefit plans, policies, and procedures including, but not limited to, medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, family formation and voluntary benefits
• Partner with internal stakeholders including HR generalists, HRIS, recruiting and communications/marketing teams to ensure holistic benefit offerings are provided to employees and their families
• Effectively liaise with outside organizations, including consultants and benefit vendors, by developing strong relationships that encourage adept execution of shared goals
• Understand self-insured medical programs, HDHPs, self-insured medical plan accrual and contribution setting, and transparent Pharmacy Benefit Manager arrangements
• Review complex benefit contracts and renewals, including financials and performance guarantees, summarize key areas of impact and deliver for execution
• Ensure US benefit plans are compliant with federal and state regulations, including but not limited to ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, MHPAEA and the ACA
• Provide excellent customer service and issue resolution when responding to benefits escalations
• Collaborate with the HRIS team in the development and/or implementation of technology to support the effective administration of all plans
• Develop, review and deliver effective communication materials, both targeted and broad, relating to the benefits programs, as needed

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in an employee benefits role, preferably in benefits consulting or at another employer
• Experience with self-insured medical benefits, HDHPs and international transfers desired
• Strong financial & analytical skills with the ability to assess and act upon utilization and cost metrics
• Must be able to think strategically and design/execute tactical project plans
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment
• Ability to creatively solve and present good solutions to problems
• Strong customer-orientation, flexibility and ability to curate new ideas
• Demonstrated ability to build effective work relationships with all levels within the organization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with employees and colleagues

Experience with self-insured medical benefits, HDHPs and international transfers desired