Senior Manager, Global Benefits

at Sprout Social, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description
Sprout Social is looking to hire a Senior Manager, Global Benefits to the People team.
Why join Sprout's People team?
As members of the Sprout People team, we are champions of Sprout's unique culture. Doing our jobs effectively means every candidate has an incredible experience with Sprout Social, every team member is successful from day one, and every business unit has the talent and support needed to meet and exceed aggressive goals.
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Global Benefits to oversee and manage employee benefit programs across an organization's global operations.
What you'll do
Develop and execute a global benefits strategy supporting employee well-being, retention, and attraction across all Sprout Social regions.
Design, implement, and manage competitive global benefits programs (health, retirement, wellness, etc.).
Ensure compliance with local regulations and market practices, partnering with legal and compliance teams.
Lead vendor management, negotiate contracts, and monitor service levels for optimal benefits delivery.
Analyze benefits data and trends to drive continuous improvement and cost management.
Collaborate with People and Finance teams to forecast and manage benefits budgets.
Communicate and educate employees on benefits programs for optimal utilization.
Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and legal developments in global benefits.
Oversee record keeping for benefits in a systematic, confidential, and compliant manner.
Lead annual benefits projects such as open enrollment, audits, and design reviews.
Provide support to employees on escalated benefit issues.
Manage benefits team which may include coordinator, specialist, and lead roles
What you'll bring
The minimum qualifications for this role include:
7+ years of progressive experience in benefits management, with at least 3 years in multinational benefits administration and people management.
Deep knowledge of global benefits trends, practices, and regulatory requirements.
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives from conception through implementation.
Preferred qualifications for this role include:
Experience with Workday
Demonstrated experience administering self-funded health insurance plans.
Proven ability to present data effectively to influence decision-makers, including executives
How you'll grow
Within 1 month, you'll plant your roots, including:
Complete Sprout's in-depth onboarding, covering our mission, values, products, and the value we deliver to customers.
Set initial priorities, align on role expectations, and learn about Sprout's benefits strategy
Schedule meetings with key stakeholders such as People team leaders, Finance teams, and Legal advisors to understand current challenges, priorities, and expectations.
Within 3 months, you'll start hitting your stride by:
Conduct a thorough review and analysis of existing global benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and any other perks.
Make recommendations to existing benefits programs based on initial findings and stakeholder feedback.
Support the 2025 Open Enrollment process in the U.S. and renewal of the 2025 global benefit offerings
Within 6 months, you'll be making a clear impact through:
Have your first performance conversation to discuss your accomplishments and set goals for continued professional growth.
Improve communication strategies to ensure employees globally understand Sprout's benefits .
Strengthen relationships with benefits vendors, negotiating improved terms or services where beneficial to the company.
Within 12 months,... For full info follow application link.

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