Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) is a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, serving the senior-level talent and consulting needs of the world's top organizations. In our role as trusted leadership advisors, we partner with our clients to develop future-ready leaders and organizations, bringing together our services and offerings in executive search, diversity and inclusion, leadership assessment and development, organization and team acceleration, culture shaping and on-demand, independent talent solutions. Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the profession of executive search more than 70 years ago. Today, the firm provides integrated talent and human capital solutions to help our clients change the world, one leadership team at a time.®
Additional information on the firm can be found at www.heidrick.com.
Job Description:
Who We Are:
Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) is a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, serving the senior-level talent and consulting needs of the world's top organizations. In our role as trusted leadership advisors, we partner with our clients to develop future-ready leaders and organizations, bringing together our services and offerings in executive search, diversity and inclusion, leadership assessment and development, organization and team acceleration, culture shaping and on-demand, independent talent solutions. Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the profession of executive search more than 70 years ago. Today, the firm provides integrated talent and human capital solutions to help our clients change the world, one leadership team at a time.®
Additional information on the firm can be found at www.heidrick.com.
The Role:
The Manager, U.S. Benefits will be responsible for all aspects of the health, welfare, and retirement savings programs in the U.S. This role involves ensuring the efficient administration of health and welfare plans, retirement plans, leave policies, wellness programs, and other related benefits. The Manager, U.S. Benefits works closely with HR, finance, and external vendors to ensure compliance with regulations, cost-effectiveness, and employee satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
Vendor management for all benefit vendors, addressing escalations, and serving as the lead for day-to-day activities, compliance with applicable legislation and contracts, and projects.
Project management for key activities such as Open Enrollment and compliance activities such as Form 5500s, SARs, legal notices, ACA forms, PCORI, COBRA, non-discrimination testing, and plan document/SPD maintenance.
Workday Benefits Module maintenance, life event management and payroll interfaces.
Providing direction and oversight to the Benefits Specialist, including review and approval of benefit invoice payments.
Serving as the US benefits subject matter expert.
Assisting with benefit RFPs and vendor selection, contract review and performance guarantee enforcement.
Leading communications efforts regarding US benefit programs, to increase awareness and improve plan participation, staying abreast of regulatory changes and mandated disclosures.
Collaborating with HR Business Partners and coordinators, HRIS team and legal staff, among others, to ensure proper communications and partnerships.
Managing the employee leave process, parental leave policy, executive benefits, and Adoption and Surrogacy Program.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of five years' progressive experience in Human Resources with at least three years in a US benefits capacity.
Solid knowledge of health, retirement, disability and leave plans and applicable regulations, as well as good working knowledge of tax and legal issues with respect to benefits.
Strong analytical skills, sense of urgency, attention to detail and accuracy, well-organized and able to prioritize in a fast-paced, high-performing, and client focused environment.
Experience dealing with people at all levels of an organization, getting and giving often complex and sensitive information in both verbal and written communications.
Excellent communication skills (listening, speaking, writing) and Microsoft Office proficiency.
An ability to build long-term, trusting relationships with employees, suppliers, and HR colleagues.
Experience working in a global professional services company is preferred.
Administrative familiarity with Workday Benefits Module preferred.
Heidrick & Struggles is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or citizenship status.
Heidrick & Struggles is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and/or adjustments during our recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation and/or adjustment, please inform your Talent Acquisition professional.
