Global Benefits Program Manager

Hyve Solutions•Fremont, CA

12d•$125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Owns the design, administration, and continuous improvement of the company's health, welfare, retirement, and wellness benefits programs across the US and key international locations, ensuring competitive offerings, compliance, and a strong employee experience globally.

Requirements

5–8+ years in benefits program management, with experience across at least one APAC or EMEA market in addition to the US
Deep knowledge of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and state leave laws (US); working knowledge of statutory benefits frameworks in Malaysia, Singapore, China, Taiwan, and UK
Experience with HRIS/benefits platforms (Workday, UKG, or similar) supporting multi-country operations
Strong vendor management and negotiation skills, including global broker relationships
Analytical mindset with experience presenting cost/utilization data to leadership
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

Nice To Haves

CEBS or GRP (Global Remuneration Professional) certification a plus

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day administration of Global health/welfare, retirement (401k), leave, and wellness programs
Lead annual open enrollment planning, vendor renewals, and rate negotiations
Partner with brokers/carriers to benchmark plans against market and budget targets
Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and applicable state/federal regulations
Manage benefits vendor relationships and SLAs (carriers, TPAs, COBRA administrator)
Oversee leave of absence programs (FMLA, STD/LTD, state leave laws) in partnership with legal
Analyze utilization data and costs; recommend plan design changes
Support M&A due diligence and benefits harmonization/integration work
Serve as escalation point for complex employee benefits issues
Manage annual filings (5500s, non-discrimination testing, SOC reports)
Lead or support wellness initiatives and financial wellbeing programs
Partner with global HR/mobility and in-country brokers to design and administer benefits across international locations
Develop and deliver benefits plan education for employees while leading the end-to-end Open Enrollment strategy and execution
Maintain in-country compliance calendars and partner with local legal/payroll on statutory changes
Standardize core benefits framework while allowing local flexibility for market competitiveness
Manage relationships with global benefits brokers/consultants (e.g., Mercer, Aon, WTW) for multi-country benchmarking
Support harmonization of benefits during entity setup, carve-outs, or M&A across regions
Ensure consistent employee communications and enrollment experience across geographies, adapted for local language/regulatory needs