Global Benefits Manager

The role

The Global Benefits Manager will own the full benefits lifecycle, including strategy, vendor relationships, and day-to-day execution. This individual contributor role involves managing open enrollment, designing benefit portfolios, and scaling global programs.

What you will do

• Own the full benefits lifecycle from strategy and budget planning to employee escalations.
• Lead open enrollment including project management, communication plans, and system configuration.
• Design, evaluate, and optimize a comprehensive benefits portfolio.
• Manage and evolve self-funded and fully-insured health plans.
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for benefits brokers and carriers.
• Administer and improve benefits configuration in Workday.
• Build and scale global benefits programs across multiple geographies.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and Payroll on plan funding and compliance.
• Analyze benefits utilization data and benchmark against the market.
• Develop employee-facing communications and education materials.

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive benefits experience with direct ownership of a benefits function.
• Bachelors degree in relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading open enrollment independently.
• Deep expertise across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, 401(k), commuter, EAP, and supplemental/voluntary plans.
• Hands-on experience with both self-funded and fully-insured health plans.
• Proven track record managing broker and carrier relationships, including RFPs, renewals, and contract negotiations.
• Proficiency in Workday Benefits including plan configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience working in at least one high-growth startup and at least one publicly traded company.
• Ability to operate without a large team.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret utilization reports and benchmark data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• CEBS, CBP, or similar professional certification.
• Experience administering benefits across multiple countries, particularly in EMEA and APAC.
• Familiarity with equity compensation education programs and the benefits implications of RSU/ESPP plans.
• Experience supporting a company through an IPO or major M&A transaction, including benefits harmonization.

Benefits

• Base salary
• Equity (options and/or restricted stock units)
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
• 401k retirement benefits with employer match
• Learning and wellness stipends
• Paid time off

About the company

Applied Intuition, Inc. is a Silicon Valley company creating digital infrastructure for physical AI. It services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries.