Benefits Program Manager

H.B. Fuller • Saint Paul, MN

75d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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

• Comprehensive benefits
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Health & wellness benefits
• 401K contributions
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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