Manager, Global Benefits

Geotab

6h•$116,200 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Geotab is seeking a Manager, Global Benefits to lead the design, strategy, and administration of employee benefits programs across international markets, including Canada, the United States, EMEA (including Dubai, UAE), LATAM, APAC, and other global locations. The role aligns benefits strategy with business objectives and Geotab’s Total Rewards philosophy and employee value proposition, while supporting organizational growth, including mergers and acquisitions. It leads a team of benefits professionals and serves as a subject matter expert and strategic partner to HR leadership, Finance, and senior business stakeholders. The Manager oversees global benefits planning and operations, regulatory compliance, vendor relationships, communications, reporting, and continuous improvement. The role also champions AI and data analytics to modernize program delivery, improve employee experience and operational efficiency, and support cost forecasting and strategic decisions. Approximately 10–20% travel is expected, including international travel, broker/vendor meetings, M&A site visits, and quarterly visits to headquarters.

Requirements

8–10 years of overall benefits management experience, including at least 5 years in a global capacity.
Proven expertise negotiating vendor contracts, delivering executive-level reporting and recommendations, and managing compliance with international data privacy regulations such as GDPR and PIPEDA.
3–5 years of supervisory experience, including direct supervision of benefits specialists or administrators.
2–3 years of experience leading in a matrixed or global HR environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and progressive global benefits experience may be considered.
Ability to develop and execute a multi-year global benefits strategy aligned with business priorities, workforce trends, and the competitive talent landscape.
Deep knowledge of benefits program design and administration across multiple geographies, particularly North America, EMEA (including Dubai, UAE), and LATAM.
Demonstrated experience conducting benefits due diligence and leading benefits integration during mergers and acquisitions.
Practical experience or confidence leveraging AI-enabled HR technology, benefits platforms, and analytics tools to improve program design and administration.
Proven ability to lead and develop a team of benefits professionals.
Ability to model benefit costs, analyze utilization data, evaluate vendor proposals, and produce financial summaries for senior stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex benefits information to employees and executives.
Ability to manage concurrent projects, including open enrollment, plan transitions, M&A integrations, and technology implementations.
Strong working knowledge of multi-jurisdictional employment law, benefits regulation, and governance requirements.
Approximately 10–20% travel, including international locations, broker/vendor meetings, M&A site visits, and quarterly visits to headquarters.

Nice To Haves

Professional HR certification such as CEBS, CHRL (or equivalent), GPHR, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CP.

Responsibilities

Design and execute a globally consistent but locally responsive benefits strategy aligned with Geotab’s Total Rewards philosophy and employee value proposition.
Lead annual benefits planning, including plan design reviews, renewal negotiations, benchmarking, and cost modeling across regions.
Oversee benefits administration across Geotab geographies and ensure programs reflect local statutory requirements, market norms, and cultural expectations.
Partner with in-country HR and legal counsel to maintain compliance with local benefits regulations and reporting obligations.
Lead benefits due diligence and integration workstreams for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures; assess acquired programs, identify harmonization opportunities and risks, and develop integration plans.
Evaluate and implement AI-enabled benefits platforms, decision-support tools, and personalization capabilities; use predictive analytics to forecast utilization, model costs, and support strategic planning.
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, ticketing protocols, and workflow routing for benefits inquiries, and continuously improve benefits operations.
Manage relationships with global benefits brokers, insurers, third-party administrators, and technology vendors; lead RFPs, contract negotiations, and performance reviews.
Lead, develop, and mentor benefits specialists and administrators across regions, including setting performance expectations and providing coaching and feedback.
Design and execute benefits communications that promote awareness, engagement, and informed decisions across a global, multilingual workforce.
Oversee regulatory filings, audits, plan documentation, and compliance with applicable legislation across jurisdictions.
Define and track global benefits KPIs, produce executive-level reporting, and present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.