Global Payroll And Benefits Manager

Duties: 

• Partner with Global Head of Human Resources and team to coordinate the annual open enrollment process.
• Create and drive global benefits strategy and programs grounded in competitive practice and operational excellence that support attracting and retaining a talented and engaged workforce.
• Evaluate administrative costs and pricing of benefits and recommend strategies to provide competitive and cost-effective offerings.
• Direct management of health and welfare providers to maximize service levels for plan management and participants while negotiating favorable contract terms and conditions.
• Ensure benefits compliance with all applicable regional and local laws.
• Uphold and apply regional and local laws that guide payroll administrative practices.
• Maintain benefits portal on Company's intranet site, ensuring employees have access to the latest benefits information.
• Provide exceptional and high level of support to employees while building strong business relationships.
• Assist in the planning of Company benefit strategies, events, plan designs, and communications.
• Manage global payroll processing for employees and contract resources.
• Ensure accurate and timely closure of timesheets and reporting.
• Handle garnishments and ensure payroll is appropriately funded.
• Resolve any discrepancies and respond to payroll inquiries.
• Perform any other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or business-related area.
• 7+ years benefits and payroll administration experience at a global company.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with global benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, spending accounts, commuter benefits, retirement plans, STD/LTD, voluntary & supplemental offerings, wellness programs, and COBRA.
• Experience with leave of absence administration; working with third-party administrators ensuring that leave programs are being administered timely, accurately, and in accordance with regional and local laws; calculate pay and duration of benefits while on leave.
• 401(k) administration experience.
• Advanced proficiency with payroll systems.
• Familiarity with time and attendance systems and practices.
• Proficient in payroll policy and compliance.
• Strong auditing skills, especially related to payroll functions.
• Ability to resolve discrepancies in payroll.