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Are you an innovative benefits leader looking to make a difference? yelp is searching for a global benefits manager to help build and support the global benefits strategy and processes for an iconic consumer internet company with nearly five thousand employeesThis role reports to our director of total rewards and will manage all benefits, wellness, and leave programs across the company and the team that supports them, and help drive innovative solutions that keep yelp on the cutting edge of total rewards initiativesThis position is a great opportunity to provide vision and direction around strategic benefits and wellness program delivery.
Where you come in:
Lead the global benefits function to effectively design, implement, administer and manage the benefits and wellness strategy, philosophy, programs, policies, and initiatives
Create an exceptional employee experience by championing unique benefit and wellness offerings, and providing top notch customer service for employee inquiries and issues
Manage program budgets, global benchmarking strategies, and third party consultant/broker/vendor relationships
Keep current on regulations and new legislation; ensure all programs and policies are legally compliant; and oversee audits and required filings
Develop, coach, mentor, and manage a team of benefits and leaves professionals
Keep current on market trends, business challenges, and priorities by gathering competitive market data and networking with industry peers
Build collaborative relationships and provide consultative advice to managers and hr business partners on benefits strategy
Educate employees about the company’s benefits programs and value propositions; translate complex concepts and data into easily understandable terms
Develop strategic partnerships with executive leadership, legal, finance, payroll
What it takes to succeed:
7+ years of experience in benefit plan strategy, design and administration with proven experience designing and implementing benefit programs globallyThe ideal candidate is an enthusiastic benefits and wellness professional with both strategic and hands-on experience getting things done
Proven success as a people manager, including hiring, developing, guiding and engaging professionals
Bachelor`s degree or equivalent, mba or advanced certification (ccp, cbp, cep or sphr)
Experience managing global programs including in the united states, canada, and emea
A core understanding of applicable benefits and leave laws and regulatory requirements in the u.s., canada, and emea
A strong compliance background such as annual 1095-c filings, ma hird, bay area commuter filing, 5500 filings, and ndt testing
Leadership skills balanced with a willingness to play a `hands-on` role on key projects
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills to effectively communicate benefits and wellness strategies at all levels, from administrative to the c-suite
Ability to think globally, strategically and objectively to effectively translate data into actionable insights, strategies and financial plans
Strong analytics and storytelling
Comfort building and maintaining a large global budget
Great team management - optimism through tough challenges, and a strong promoter of team chemistry and professionalism
Enthusiasm in a fast-paced, demanding environment while managing sensitive, confidential issues
What you`ll get:
Available your first day: full medical, vision, and dental (employee-only plans available at no cost to the employee)
15 days pto per year for first 2 years of employment (accrual begins on date of hire); number of pto days increases after 2 years of tenure, 5 paid wellness days, 12 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday
Up to 14 weeks of parental leave
Monthly wellness reimbursement
Health savings, flexible spending and dependent care accounts
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee stock purchase plan
Applying: we value cover letters as an opportunity for you to explain your interest and ability to succeed in this role rather than rehashing your resumeAlso, we ask that you reserve a paragraph or two of your cover letter to comment on an innovative total rewards program that interests you.
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