Benefits Program Manager

H.B. Fuller • St. Paul, MN

75d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. The Global Benefits Program Manager will oversee a variety of benefits vendors, manage and promote designated programs, and resolve escalated issues for regions outside of North America. This role will support policy updates, process improvements, and strategic plan design changes, while leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and clarity. The position partners closely with the Director of Global Benefits to implement changes and lead communication and change management efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (preferably in HR, Benefits, or related field)
• 5+ years of global benefits experience, including 3+ years managing projects and vendors outside North America
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• High sense of accountability and reliability
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical procedures, plan documents, and regulations
• Excellent written communication skills for employee-facing materials
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and HRIS/vendor systems
• Strong project management and vendor negotiation skills
• Willingness to work hands-on and maintain confidentiality of employee information

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese
• Strong data analysis and decision-making skills
• Experience in complex, global organizations with mature HR processes
• Self-starter with sound judgment and a customer-focused mindset
• Appreciation for diversity and inclusive teamwork
• Demonstrated competencies in innovation, accountability, performance excellence, change management, customer focus, and collaboration

Responsibilities

• Manage global benefit projects as assigned by the Director of Global Benefits
• Develop strategic plan designs, cost analyses, and business cases for new or enhanced programs
• Lead implementation of approved benefit changes, including vendor coordination and stakeholder communication
• Create and execute change management strategies for new vendors or programs
• Partner with Sourcing and Legal to negotiate or refresh vendor contracts
• Perform billing and budgeting activities for the Benefits function
• Manage select global benefit programs and associated vendors
• Resolve interface errors, plan design issues, and employee escalations
• Serve as a subject matter expert on global benefit policies and programs
• Support HR business partners by providing technical expertise and resolving escalated issues
• Ensure legal compliance of benefit plans and maintain accurate documentation
• Draft and update employee-facing communications, policies, and plan documents
• Assist with external audits and actuarial valuations in collaboration with auditors, actuaries, and Finance

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Health & wellness benefits
• 401K contributions
• Paid time off and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees