Director of Global Benefits, North America

Director of Global Benefits, North America at Amrize summary :

The Director of Global Benefits for North America leads the strategic design and management of employee health, welfare, and retirement benefit programs to support organizational goals and enhance employee engagement. This role ensures compliance with relevant legal regulations, manages relationships with benefit providers, and oversees benefits integration during acquisitions. The position demands strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and communication skills to effectively administer comprehensive benefits programs across the U.S. and Canada.

Location : Chicago Office IL

Job Req ID : 14266

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Director of Global Benefits, North America

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director of Benefits for North America is responsible for the strategic direction, design, and oversight of all company health and welfare benefit plans to ensure alignment with the company's objectives, enhance the employee experience, increase engagement, and support the company's goal of being an employer of choice.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Lead the design and improvement of employee benefits programs, including but not limited to health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and administration practices.
• Drive creative design thinking and identify opportunities for benefits program improvements.
• Provide oversight for union-sponsored Multi Employer Pension Plans MEPPs).
• Stay current with laws and regulations in the US and Canada (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and other relevant legislation) and ensure that all benefits programs comply with applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Manage all aspects of relationships with benefits providers such as consultants, insurance companies, retirement plan administrators, wellness program vendors, and other third-party providers.
• Develop communication strategies to optimally communicate benefits information to employees, ensuring they understand the value and options available to them.
• Lead the employee benefits analysis for acquisition targets and manage the acquisition employee benefits integration.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education : Bachelor's degree

Additional Education Preferred : Master's degree

Field of Study Preferred : Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Required Work Experience :

Required Training / Certifications : Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), are a plus.

Required Computer and Software Skills : Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Additional Requirements :

WHAT WE OFFER

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES

At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you'll have the chance to build your ambition!

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting-accommodations@amrize.com . This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization / business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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