The LEGO Group

Associate Benefits Manager

The LEGO Group$96K — $144K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in benefits administration focusing on employee leave and accommodations
  • Proficient in Excel for data management and process improvement
  • Strong knowledge of US laws on employee benefits and accommodations; familiarity with Canadian and Brazilian benefits is a plus
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various stakeholders
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with empathetic approach to complex cases
  • Proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively
  • Keen attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset to ensure accuracy in administration

Responsibilities

  • Administer employee leaves program (FMLA and statutory leaves) ensuring compliance with regulations
  • Facilitate workplace accommodations by working with employees, vendors, and internal teams
  • Support health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives with effective communication
  • Collaborate with partners like Aetna and Fidelity for service delivery
  • Identify opportunities for streamlining benefits processes and propose innovative solutions
  • Assist in the annual Benefits Open Enrollment process and enhance employee engagement
  • Ensure compliance with benefits-related regulations and maintain accurate records

Benefits

  • Enhanced paid Family Care Leave options
  • Comprehensive life and disability insurance for peace of mind
  • Access to well-being initiatives and the Headspace App for personal growth
  • Generous colleague discount on products from day one
  • Bonus opportunities tied to performance and goals
  • Assigned primary workplace location with a hybrid work model of 3 days office/2 days home weekly
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are currently on the lookout for an Associate Manager specializing in Benefits to support our leaves, accommodations and benefits programs.This is an essential role in ensuring our employees receive the support they need to navigate the leaves and accommodations space. Additionally, it supports ensuring our benefits programs are not only competitive and equitable but also aligned with our overarching organizational goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in leaves and accommodations, benefits of administration, and compliance regulations, complemented by strong analytical and communication skills.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with PPC peers and engage with employees at all levels throughout the organization. By focusing on both LOA and benefits administration, you will play a meaningful role in enhancing the overall experience for nearly 5,000 LEGO Group colleagues across the United States, Canada, and Brazil. Your contributions will help foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Please Note:
  • No relocation assistance is offered for this position.
  • The role is based on our Boston HUB located at 1001 Boylston Street. Our hybrid working model is 3 days office/2 days home weekly.

CoreResponsibilities:
  • Administer employee leaves program, including FMLA and statutory leaves, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Work directly with employees, third-party vendors, and internal teams to facilitate workplace accommodation, fostering a supportive environment.
  • Support the administration of health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives, ensuring seamless delivery and communication.
  • Collaborate with external partners like Aetna, WTW, Fidelity, and Delta Dental to ensure effective service delivery and communication.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline benefits processes and bring forward innovative solutions to enhance efficiency.
  • Assist in the annual Benefits Open Enrollment process, both facilitating the process in Workday and contributing to communication efforts to enhance employee engagement and understanding.
  • Assist in compliance activities related to benefits, ensuring adherence to relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Maintain accurate records and data related to leaves, accommodations and benefits, ensuring confidentiality and compliance.

Play your part in our team succeeding:

People, Places, and Culture (PPC) is uniquely positioned to embed our People Promise, core to the LEGO Group success, into our employee value proposition while striving to Energize Everybody Every Day. PPC plays a vital role in nurturing a vibrant workplace culture that inspires creativity, collaboration, and Inclusivity. We are dedicated to crafting an exceptional employee experience that reflects our core LEGO Values. Each region in our global organization is supported by a dedicated People Partnering team, focused On implementing our comprehensive people and culture agenda tailored to regional and local needs.

What you bring:
  • Experience in benefits administration, with a focus on employee leave and accommodations.
  • Strong analytical abilities with proficiency in Excel for managing benefits of data and identifying process improvements.
  • Knowledge of US laws governing employee benefits and accommodations, with familiarity in Canadian and/or Brazilian benefits as a plus.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with employees, third-party vendors, and internal teams.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to navigate complex leave and accommodation cases with empathy and professionalism.
  • Proven organizational skills to prioritize and deadlines efficiently.
  • Attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset to ensure accuracy in benefits administration.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and contribute to a positive workplace culture.


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Compensation
The salary for this position has a range of $96,326.00 - $144,488.00 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What's in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

FamilyCare Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing - We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague Discount - We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.

Join the LEGO® team today.

About The LEGO Group

The LEGO Group is a Danish toy production company based in Billund. It is best known for the manufacture of Lego-brand toys, consisting mostly of interlocking plastic bricks. The LEGO Group has also built several amusement parks around the world, each known as Legoland, and operates several retail stores. The company was founded on 10 August 1932 by Ole Kirk Christiansen. The word 'lego' is derived from the Danish words 'leg godt', meaning 'play well'. The LEGO Group's flagship product, Lego, consists of colourful interlocking plastic bricks accompanying an array of gears, figurines called minifigures, and various other parts. LEGO pieces can be assembled and connected in many ways to construct objects, including vehicles, buildings, and working robots.
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