Benefits Manager

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the design governance planning and implementation of global employee benefits programs including leading annual benefit reviews renewals and program re-design initiatives

• Analyze utilization cost participation and demographic data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making

• Develop presentations and recommendations for leadership on new benefit plans new markets or overall enhancements to program design policy strategy and technology and their subsequent implementation

• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation regulations and reporting requirements across all jurisdictions including ACA filing 401(k) annual audit 5500 filing FMLA etc. and monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts to benefits and retirement programs as required

• Manage third-party vendor relationships ensuring that our service levels are maintained issues are escalated and program documentation remains current

• Establish and maintain global benefits policies procedures and governance frameworks Including developing and implementing benefits communication and education strategies to improve employee understanding and engagement

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in related field with 10 years of relevant work experience or Masters Degree with 8 years of experience

• Demonstrated experience managing Canadian and US benefits and retirement plans. Working knowledge of other global regions benefits and retirement plans including program design and delivery is a plus

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal guidance

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex benefits data and translate it into clear compelling presentations for stakeholders

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a proven ability to build strong relationships across HR Finance and Senior Leadership teams

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STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientistsstanding by our customers to provide the outstanding products technical support and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell immunology cancer regenerative medicine and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media cell separation products instruments accessory products and services. Through our many regional offices as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver Seattle Grenoble and Singapore we deliver our innovative specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1800 employees globally most with scientific or engineering degrees STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer inCanada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented creative and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary excellent benefits and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canadas Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.

As an equal opportunity employer STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe valued and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

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STEMCELL determines an individuals pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience education job-related skills and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company addition to base salary STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits retirement savings and more.

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