Benefits Manager- NA
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking an Americas Benefits Manager to join the Total Rewards COE. You will play a crucial role in executing the Global Benefits strategy and governance to ensure that Wises employee benefits across our global offices are compliant competitive and aligned with Wises Total Rewards philosophy. This is a great opportunity to make sure that our benefits provisions are world class and that we attract retain engage and recognize the talent that make Wise move. We have ambitious plans for our benefits offerings in Wise and are looking for the right person to take these forward and make an impact on Wisers.
What youll do:
Global Benefits Strategy Implementation: Support the execution of a comprehensive global benefits strategy that supports our business objectives and enhances employee awareness and engagement. Work with our Global Benefits Broker Global Pension Consultant Global Flexible Benefits Partner and local vendors to ensure our benefits framework and principles are adhered to and optimized.
Policy Development: Create refine and enforce benefits policies that are compliant with local regulations and aligned with global best practices.
Vendor Management: Partner with benefits vendors and brokers to manage renewals pricing and contracts. Working proactively to troubleshoot issues before they become high scale problems impacting Wiser experience.
Benchmarking and Analysis: Conduct regular benchmarking and analysis to ensure our benefits packages remain competitive in all markets in line with the global benefits guiding principles.
Communication and Education: Work with our internal communication team to develop and deliver communication plans to educate employees about their benefits and how to maximise their value.
Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the People team to ensure benefits programs support broader talent objectives and partner with Finance on budgeting and cost control.
Cross-Functional Architecture: Design and maintain end-to-end data and flows between Rewards People Ops and Payroll to ensure seamless process mapping accuracy.
Qualifications :
What youll bring:
8 years of experience in benefits management preferably in a global or multi-national organization.
Strong understanding of global benefits strategy governance and execution.
In-depth knowledge of Americas regional benefits regulations compliance requirements and market practices.
Demonstrated ability to manage benefits vendors brokers and consultants including contract negotiation and performance management.
Experience in policy development refinement and enforcement related to employee benefits.
Proficiency in benefits benchmarking and analysis to ensure competitive and market-aligned offerings.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively educate employees on benefits programs.
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with People/HR teams Finance and cross-functional partners (e.g. Payroll People Operations).
Experience designing and maintaining cross-functional data flows and process mapping between Rewards People Operations and Payroll.
Highly organized proactive and detail-oriented with a focus on delivering world-class employee experience.
Additional Information :
Nice to haves:
- Consulting experience is preferable but not a requirement.
Why Join Wise
Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our global benefits strategy.
Growth: Join a fast-growing company with significant opportunities for professional development.
Culture: Be part of a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.
Benefits: Competitive salary comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for international travel.
For everyone everywhere. Were people building money without borders without judgement or prejudice too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse equitable and inclusive.
Were proud to have a truly international team and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move money around the world. With the Wise account people and businesses can hold 40+ currencies, move money between countries and spend money abroad. Large companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new cro ... View more