Global Benefits Senior Manager

Global Benefits Senior ManagerThe Global Benefits Senior Manager oversees the development and implementation of benefit solutions for Accenture globally and in the US & Canada. This position manages the development of Accentures short- and long-term benefit strategy and ensures that Accentures benefit programs are competitive and aligned with Accentures total rewards strategy in each country. Also manages the benefits philosophy, process, and operational guidelines. This role will also focus on US & Canada benefits and split their time 50/50 between US & Canada benefits and global benefits.Key Responsibilities:Work to implement global and US & Canada solutions such as brokering strategies, global minimum standards, policies, financial strategies, etc. to drive innovation, employee experience and cost optimization.Monitor Accentures benefit programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws, standards, and work council agreements and ensure that Accenture programs are fully integrated with statutory programs within each country.Global Governance: Assist countries with developing their benefit business cases for changes to the existing programs and/or the creation of new programs through assessment against our global principles and market intelligence.Identify, develop and implement global and US & Canada solutions to maximize economies of scale and spending.Ensure our employees who transfer across the globe have adequate coverage and develop solutions to solve any gaps.Develop and maintain network benefit contacts within the geographies.Monitor benefit trends and provide guidance to leadership on direction of our programs.Drive innovation and promotion strategies of our benefits ecosystem.Manage other health & welfare and benefits projects, as necessary (e.g., multinational insurance pooling, analysis of coverage data for outsourcing or merger/acquisitions, senior executive new program design, communications strategies, vendors mgmt, etc.).Develop/refine benefits policies to guide geographic programs design and governance.Identify and implement strong and robust health and data trends using health and vendor management offering to develop and project management skills.Other projects as assigned.Basic Qualifications:Minimum of 8 years of experience in US benefitsMinimum of 5 years of experience in global benefitsPreferred Qualifications:Bachelors DegreeExperience working with large organizations or consulting firmsProficient in both written and oral EnglishStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong leadership and analytical skillsStrong organization and time management skillsExperience communicating with global resources at many levelsPropose and negotiate solutions, influencing decisions with multiple stakeholdersAbility to navigate tight timelines and critical deliverablesPassion for sharing innovative ideas for tools and processes. Ability to quickly learn new applications.Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, SharePoint, MS TeamsTechnical Skills:Data management with HRIS, benefits, and payroll informationData auditing, analysis, and reporting with keen attention to detailCollaboration with various areas of the company such as risk management, tax, payroll, and mobilityComfortable working under tight timelines and delivering on critical deadlinesStrong business acumen with the ability to connect people plans to business outcomesDemonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional settingCompensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. 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