North America Benefits Manager

Prysmian Group•Highland Heights, KY

5d•Remote

About The Position

Prysmian is a global leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, manufacturing a wide range of cables and systems for power transmission, distribution, construction, infrastructure, and telecommunications. With a presence in over 50 countries and 30,000 employees, Prysmian offers opportunities for individuals to make a significant impact. The Total Rewards team at Prysmian focuses on designing employee-centered benefits, wellness, and leave programs. The Benefits Manager, reporting to the Benefits & Retirement Director, North America, is a key role within the largest region, responsible for shaping benefits delivery across North America. This position involves managing health and welfare programs, advancing wellness initiatives, strengthening vendor partnerships, and utilizing data to inform decisions, all while ensuring regulatory compliance. The role is suited for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy problem-solving, and possess operational excellence and analytical rigor in benefits management.

Requirements

5–7 years of experience in Benefits Administration.
Strong understanding of U.S. benefits compliance requirements.
Proven experience managing self‑insured (self‑funded) medical and dental plans.
Strong expertise in leave of absence regulations (FMLA, ADA, state programs).
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, modeling, trend analysis).

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large, multi‑state, or manufacturing organization.
Strong analytical storytelling skills—able to influence with data, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
Experience improving or redesigning benefits processes or workflows.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment.
Strong communication skills and comfort presenting to HR and business leaders.
Ability to build strong partnerships across HR, Total Rewards, and the business.
Experience working with vendors, TPAs, and HRIS platforms.
High attention to detail with a compliance‑focused mindset.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day administration of health and welfare plans, wellness programs, and voluntary benefits for over 8,000 employees.
Serve as the main point of contact for escalations from HR Business partners across the US.
Lead end-to-end annual enrollment strategy and execution.
Ensure data accuracy and integrity through audits, controls, and continuous process improvements.
Leverage advanced Excel capabilities to analyze utilization, claims, and cost trends.
Develop clear, actionable reports and dashboards that inform and influence leadership decisions.
Identify opportunities for cost optimization, risk mitigation, and program enhancement.
Serve as a subject matter expert on FMLA, ADA, state leave programs, and policies.
Partner with HR and external vendors to ensure seamless administration and a positive employee experience.
Manage escalations and complex cases with a balanced, compliance-driven and employee-focused approach.
Manage and optimize relationships with carriers, TPAs, and consultants.
Hold vendors accountable to performance standards and service expectations.
Support renewals, implementations, and ongoing enhancements to improve delivery and value.
Maintain compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other regulations.
Support audits, regulatory reporting (Form 5500), and required disclosures.
Stay ahead of legislative changes and proactively mitigate organizational risk.