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Haleon · 1 day ago

Head of Americas Benefits

USA - New Jersey - Warren

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$131K/yr - $181K/yr

10+ years exp

Haleon is a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company focused on everyday health. The Head of Americas Benefits will be responsible for the strategy, design, and administration of employee benefits programs across the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada, ensuring alignment with global strategies and compliance with relevant laws.

ConsumerHealth CareMedical

Responsibilities

Design, Lead, and Govern Benefits Programs: Oversee the strategy, design, administration, and compliance of comprehensive, innovative, and inclusive employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), retiree medical, voluntary benefits, and non-qualified executive deferred compensation plan, etc.) for the US, Puerto Rico and Canada, ensuring alignment with global strategies and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations

Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with vendors, consultants, brokers, and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery, including periodic reviews, contract renewals, and performance monitoring

Continuous Improvement and Governance: Use data, employee feedback, and external benchmarks to inform benefit strategy improvements, maintain strong governance, and ensure all compliance requirements are met in a timely manner

Team Leadership and Collaboration: Select, train, and evaluate team members; collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, Procurement, Technology and other partners to deliver seamless benefits administration and support business strategies

Operational Excellence: Oversee annual enrollment, vendor renewals, process improvements, and issue resolution to ensure a positive employee experience and operational efficiency

Education and Communication: Develop and execute robust communication and education strategies to help employees make informed benefits choices using various media and channels

Financial and Compliance Oversight: Manage financial operations, government filings, required notices, audits, Benefits and Investment Committees, and ensure all plan documents and contracts are accurate, compliant, and up to date

Project and Change Leadership: Lead and deliver annual and ad hoc projects, improvement initiatives, and support global benefits projects as required

Qualification

Benefits program designUS benefits complianceVendor managementProject managementBenefits communicationsAnalytical skillsChange managementMicrosoft OfficeHR systems knowledgeTeam leadershipStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field

10+ years of progressive experience in benefits program design, compliance, communications, and delivery in complex matrixed organization

Deep knowledge of US benefits landscape and strong working knowledge and application of US and PR benefit programs and laws, including but not limited to ERISA, FMLA, ADA, ACA, COBRA, HIPPA, etc

Experience in 401(k) retirement plans administration and financial wellness initiatives

Experience in creating benefits communications, vendor management and benefits operations

Expertly builds and manages relationships with vendors, brokers, and stakeholders, applying advanced vendor management and negotiation skills to deliver cost-efficient, high-quality programs

Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and fast paced environment, leading through complex issues and creative problem solving

Strong project management, organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage high volumes of work and conflicting priorities

Strong analytical, strategic thinking and change management abilities with sound judgement

Ability to work or act as liaison between other departments and partner with others

Self-reliant and pro-active, and able to work independently

Proficient or advanced knowledge of Microsoft office suite – specifically Excel, PowerPoint and HR systems knowledge (preferably Workday)