Senior Manager, Global Benefits - Remote
About The Position
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. About the role: As a Senior Manager, Global Benefits, you will be the subject matter expert for our health and welfare benefits programs. You are responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and administration of benefits that support our culture and overall, our goals. You will provide oversight and coordination for non‑U.S. programs through collaboration with regional benefits team and HR country partners to ensures agreement on global benefits principles, compliance with local regulations, and a consistent employee experience across regions. You will report to the Senior Director, Total Rewards. This is a 100% remote role.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience managing health and welfare benefits, with expertise in U.S. programs; exposure to international benefits programs strongly preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or relevant certifications preferred.
- CEBS or CBP designation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Be the senior subject matter expert and primary owner of U.S. health and welfare benefits, maintaining deep working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
- Provide strategic guidance for non-U.S. health and welfare programs in partnership with regional benefits team and HR Country Partners in EMEA and APAC.
- Partner with brokers to support program design, renewals, compliance activities, and vendor performance across regions.
- Lead strategic evaluations and benchmarking of benefit programs to ensure competitiveness, cost effectiveness, and agreement on company culture and our priorities.
- Lead the U.S. annual open enrollment process end to end, including coordination with carriers, TPAs, brokers, and company partners; oversee development of employee communications, tools, and processes.
- Provide strategic oversight of the health and welfare portfolio, including renewals, change management, forecasting, and budget planning.
- Ensure benefits programs and practices comply with applicable U.S. regulatory and reporting requirements; support regional partners with compliance oversight at a governance level.
- Improve benefits administration processes, focusing on accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and employee experience.
- Oversee leave of absence (LOA) programs and administration in the U.S., ensuring compliance with policy and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with Payroll and HR Operations to ensure accurate benefit deductions and issue resolution.
- Manage benefits budgets, focusing on financial sustainability and cost management.
- Analyze benefits and HR data to deliver insights and reporting to HR and executive leadership; improve benefits and HR systems to meet our needs.
- Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations for U.S. benefits and provide oversight inputs for global vendor relationships.
- Be the senior advisor to employees and leaders on benefits programs, policies, and complex issues.
- Support M&A, restructuring, and redundancy projects, including benefits due diligence and execution.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
- Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
- 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
- Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
- Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
- Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
