U.S. Benefits Manager
We're looking for a seasoned U.S. Benefits Manager to design, optimize, and deliver best-in-class benefits programs that enhance employee experience while balancing cost and compliance. This role is anchored in the U.S. but plays a visible part in shaping our broader global benefits strategy, working closely with our broker partners and cross-functional stakeholders. You'll bring both strategic vision (multi-year roadmaps, program innovation, cost management) and operational excellence (process improvement, compliance, employee engagement).
If you're a benefits expert who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and people leadership, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on how Autodesk attracts, retains, and supports talent.
Responsibilities
- Leadership and Team Management : Lead, mentor, and develop a team of benefits analysts / partners, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations
- Own and evolve Autodesk's U.S. benefits programs, ensuring they remain competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with employee needs
- Develop and execute a multi-year benefits roadmap that reflects business priorities, workforce trends, and employee feedback
- Lead annual enrolment processes end-to-end, including vendor coordination, communications, and compliance deliverables
- Partner with Finance and our broker to drive cost optimization strategies while safeguarding benefit quality and perceived value
- Oversee relationships with U.S. benefit vendors and our global broker, holding partners accountable for performance, service, and innovation
- Implement operational process improvements to streamline administration, reduce complexity, and enhance employee experience
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all U.S. federal and state regulations
- Support global benefits initiatives by sharing best practices and contributing to cross-regional projects as needed
- Provide clear, employee-friendly communications that make complex benefits topics easy to understand and engaging
- Partner with HR, Total Rewards, Legal, and Communications to ensure programs are integrated into the overall employee value proposition
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 8 years of experience in US benefits management, with at least 3 years in a management roleProven track record of managing and developing high-performing teamsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior leadership and employeesDemonstrated expertise in program design, administration, and complianceProven ability to design and deliver multi-year benefits strategies that balance cost, competitiveness, and employee experienceStrong track record of vendor and broker management; global broker relationship experiences desirableExperience with cost optimization, plan design evaluation, and process improvements in benefits administrationSkilled in program management with the ability to translate strategy into operational executionExcellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex benefits concepts in clear, employee-friendly languageStrong analytical mindset; able to interpret plan data, identify trends, and recommend data-driven improvementsFamiliarity with HRIS and benefits administration platforms; comfort navigating data analytics tools