Senior Benefit Manager

Bentley Systems•Uwchlan Township, PA

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, NA Benefits & Retirement leads the strategy, design, governance, and management of the U.S and Canadian benefits and retirement programs. This role ensures programs remain competitive, compliant, and cost-effective while supporting business and talent objectives. This role partners with senior leadership to drive benefits strategy, support M&A due diligence and integration activities, and deliver programs that enhance the employee experience and overall value proposition. This is an individual contributor role that will lead and manage benefits and retirement programs across the US and Canada.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required
7+ years of experience in U.S. benefits management, including health, life, disability, retirement, and wellness benefits
Proactive and collaborative leadership style
Knowledge of US and Canadian Benefits and Retirement plans
Workday or other HRIS knowledge
Experience with Benefit Administration Systems
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex benefits information to employees and senior leaders
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve employee benefits issues effectively and efficiently

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on benefits and retirement strategy, market trends, and vendor management. Serve as the primary subject matter expert for complex benefits and retirement-related inquiries, providing strategic guidance and issue resolution
Lead the design, implementation, and management of U.S and Canadian employee benefits programs, including health, life, disability, retirement, pension, and well-being benefits
Provide strategic leadership including plan design, governance, sustainable programs for long-term program strategy
Manage the Annual Open Enrollment process from Strategy through Enrollment
Manage the Benefit Administration vendor relationship
Oversee the administration and performance of benefits and retirement programs to ensure alignment with organizational objectives
Manage/Oversee and improve the Leave of Absence programs
Evaluate and enhance programs to maintain competitiveness, cost effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and support business goals
Provide support for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions, including assessment of plan design, liabilities, compliance risks, and integration opportunities
Develop strategies that support compliance, operational continuity, and a seamless Colleague experience
Collaborate with Compensation, HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, HRIS, Shared Services and communications leaders
Partner with Benefit Broker and other external stakeholders to evaluate emerging point solutions and trends to optimize program performance. RFP and Benchmark evaluations
Manage relationships with benefits, retirement, and wellness vendors, consultants, recordkeepers, trustees, and other service providers to ensure high-quality, cost-effective program delivery
Oversee vendor and program performance and lead governance and service review processes to drive accountability and continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing health, welfare, and retirement programs, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, IRS requirements, and related regulatory filings and reporting obligations
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting benefits and retirement programs and recommend actions to maintain compliance and program effectiveness
Oversee governance and compliance activities for health, welfare, and retirement programs, including audits, plan amendments, required notices, fiduciary oversight, and regulatory reporting, in partnership with payroll
Partner with vendors to monitor program utilization, retirement plan participation, cost trends, compliance metrics, and overall program performance to senior leadership, including recommendations for program enhancements and cost optimization
Develop and implement communication and education strategies that enhance employee understanding and engagement with benefits and retirement programs
Promote employee financial wellness and retirement readiness through targeted educational initiatives
Provide consultation and support to HR teams on benefits administration, retirement programs, compliance requirements, and employee escalations
Analyze benefits and retirement plan data, employee feedback, benchmarking studies, and market trends to evaluate program performance and identify opportunities for enhancement
Develop strategic recommendations based on data insights, regulatory developments, industry trends, and company objectives
Identify opportunities to improve employee outcomes, optimize program performance, manage costs, and maintain a competitive Total Rewards offering