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Benefits Manager
Fresh Del Monte. Develop, implement, and manage employee benefits programs across North America .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing employee benefits programs across North America, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and compliance with U.S. and Canadian regulations. Proven ability to lead vendor management, analyze benefits budgets, and enhance employee communications.
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Benefits Administration ExperienceVendor ManagementU.S. And Canadian Benefits RegulationsProject ManagementAnalytical Skills
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Hard Skills
Benefits Program DevelopmentHealth And Welfare PlansRetirement ProgramsCompliance ReportingHRIS SystemsBudget ManagementNondiscrimination TestingClaims AnalysisOpen Enrollment ManagementProcess Improvement
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingLeadership
Industry Keywords
ERISAACACOBRAHIPAAFMLAADAEmployee Well-Being StrategiesRetirement Committee MeetingsVendor Performance MetricsEmployee Benefit Transactions
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop, implement, and manage employee benefits programs across North America
- Evaluate market trends and benchmark benefit offerings
- Recommend plan design enhancements and support total rewards and employee well-being strategies
- Manage U.S. and Canadian health and welfare benefit administration, including eligibility, enrollments, life events, open enrollment, and employee benefit transactions
- Ensure accurate integration between benefit vendors, HRIS, payroll, and third-party administrators
- Monitor vendor performance and service delivery metrics
- Oversee retirement plans, including 401(k), pension, RRSP, deferred compensation, and other savings programs
- Support fiduciary governance activities, retirement committee meetings, audits, and regulatory filings
- Manage leave of absence, disability, workers' compensation coordination, and leave vendor relationships
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local regulations
- Coordinate nondiscrimination testing, audits, government filings, and compliance reporting
- Maintain plan documents, summary plan descriptions, employee communications, and regulatory notices
- Lead relationships with insurance carriers, brokers, consultants, wellness providers, retirement plan vendors, and leave administrators
- Conduct vendor evaluations, contract negotiations, renewals, and RFP processes
- Lead annual open enrollment planning and execution across North America
- Develop employee communications, educational materials, and benefits training programs
- Manage escalated employee benefit inquiries and issue resolution
- Manage benefits budgets and monitor program costs and trends
- Analyze claims experience, utilization data, and vendor performance metrics
- Prepare executive reporting and presentations
- Partner with HRIS and Payroll teams on benefits configuration, administration, implementations, upgrades, and integrations
- Identify and implement process improvements
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required
- 7-10 years of progressive benefits administration experience
- 3-5 years of benefits leadership or management experience
- Experience managing U.S. and Canadian benefits programs
- Experience with annual benefits renewals, open enrollment, vendor management, and compliance
- Experience with HRIS systems
- Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian benefits regulations and administration
- Expertise in health and welfare plans, retirement programs, disability, and leave management
- Knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and related compliance requirements
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience managing benefits budgets
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Strong relationship-building and vendor management capabilities
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- This position does not qualify for relocation expenses