Manager, Global Benefits and Retirement Plans
Russell Investments is seeking a Manager, Global Benefits & Retirement Plans to manage benefit and retirement programs and policies across 14 countries inclusive of strategic design, framework development, market intelligence and administration. This role will have significant focus on the U.S., India, UK and Australia regions along with 10+ other countries.
The right candidate will be a technical expert in employee benefit programs, hyper-focused on top-notch customer (employee) support, an effective communicator, and proficient in benefits and retirement plan operations, financials and plan design.
The responsibilities of the individual in this position include:
- Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of programs, policies and guidelines to ensure they are market competitive, cost effective, and aligned with corporate goals
- Manage all Global Benefits Brokers and Consultants
- Lead and manage the Global Benefits Team
- Familiarity with government regulatory (both statutory and non-statutory) and compliance programs globally ensuring the company's benefits programs remain compliant
- Responsible for administration of both self-funded and fully funded employer sponsored plans and qualified and non-qualified retirement plans across the globe
- Develop and execute communication strategies to educate employees on benefit programs and the value of offerings
- Conduct in-depth analyses of existing employee benefits programs across various countries to evaluate the effectiveness and competitiveness of current benefit offerings
- Manage day-to-day administration for full lifecycle of employee benefits programs, including active health and welfare plans, retirement plans, and other fringe benefits
- Assists third-party administrators and auditors in completing compliance testing and plan audits
- Documents and maintains administrative procedures and plan documents
- Prepare annual operating budget, and monitor plan expenditures against budget throughout the year
- Develop and prepare metrics and reports for management
- Oversee day-to-day administration of benefits, including open enrollment and leave of absence administration
- Maintain operational excellence in all global regions through process documentation, controls, and strong vendor management
- Manage and assist in the administration of international Global Mobility policies and programs, and provide expertise for relocation, immigration, taxation, and related processes
The successful candidate will have extensive demonstrable skills and experiences including the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s Degree preferred. CEBS qualification a strong plus.
- 8+ years of deep knowledge of benefit program design, management and communications – global experience a plus
- 5+ years of people management experience preferred
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of the US benefit regulatory environment and US benefit plan administration
- Self-motivated and passionate about employee benefits and bringing the very best work/life experience to employees around the globe
- Practical experience managing benefits in multiple countries
- Knowledge of the mobility landscape including immigration, relocation, and taxation a plus
- Capability of planning and priority setting; ability to manage several complex projects in a time-sensitive and high-volume environment
- Ability to build effective relationships internally and externally
- Ability to lead, influence, and negotiate
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work successfully through ambiguity
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; possesses a marketer’s mindset when approaching benefits communications
- Proven people manager with a demonstrated ability to support, develop, and challenge a high-performing team
- Strong problem-solving skills and judgment
- Creative and innovative
- Strong process and compliance focus
