Consulting and communications experience preferred.
Knowledge of Canadian benefit programs and regulatory considerations is a plus.
Strong data analysis and storytelling skills, with proficiency in dashboard development.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage multiple programs.
Responsibilities
Lead performance management of North America benefits programs, including cost analysis and benchmarking.
Monitor and analyze population health and wellness trends to enhance workforce health outcomes.
Develop and present business cases and budget management options for benefits programs.
Manage financial stewardship of benefits, including budgeting and forecasting.
Oversee supplier strategy and performance management, ensuring accountability and service quality.
Support labor relations by providing benefits analyses and proposals for negotiations.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and fiduciary governance processes.
Benefits
11 paid holidays each year.
Generous 401k with company match and annual contribution.
Paid sick leave and vacation time.
Robust benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, life & disability.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave.
Full Job Description
The North America Benefits Manager is accountable for regional program performance, financial stewardship, supplier strategy, population-health insights, and regulatory oversight. The role independently evaluates program performance and risk, develops recommendations and business cases, and leads cross-functional implementation of approved health, welfare, retirement, leave, wellness, and related strategies across the United States and Canada.
What you'll do?
Lead North America benefits program performance management, including utilization review, cost and trend analysis, ROI, benchmarking and market studies, and make recommendations for improved management.
Monitor population health, wellness, disability, pharmacy, behavioral health, retirement, leave patterns, and engagement trends to develop recommendations and implement programs intended to improve workforce health outcomes and program sustainability.
Develop and present recommendations, business cases, budget management options, employee cost-share modeling, plan design options, and work with partners to implement changes.
Manage benefits financial stewardship, including budgeting, forecasting, renewals, variance analysis, accounting and reserves coordination, actuarial valuations, dashboard analysis, and executive reporting.
Lead supplier strategy and performance management, including network and service evaluation, compensation and fee analysis, clinical-program review, member experience, contractual agreements, and cost-containment opportunities. Recommend supplier interventions, corrective actions, program changes, and sourcing strategies.
Establish supplier performance expectations, scorecards, service-level metrics, audit requirements, and corrective-action plans. Hold suppliers accountable for performance and lead resolution of material service, financial, compliance, and member-experience issues
Support labor relations and union negotiations by developing benefits analyses, proposals, costing, benchmarking, and subject matter input in partnership with Legal, Labor Relations, and HR partners.
Oversight for compliance and regulatory filings, assessing new requirements, fiduciary governance process, policy administration, financial controls, and documentation.
What you'll need:
A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Public Health, Economics or related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in health, retirement, wellness, and time-off benefits management, vendor management, financial management, compliance and regulatory, analytics, population health, and HR operations.
CEBS, CBP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR preferred
Consulting experience preferred
Communications experience preferred
Working knowledge of Canadian benefit programs, benefits regulatory considerations, vendor landscape, and Defined Benefit Pensions preferred
Business judgment to balance business priorities, employee experience, financial stewardship, compliance, risk, and operational feasibility.
Ability to influence cross-functional partners including HR, Legal, Finance, Payroll, EBS, Public Affairs, EHS, Labor Relations, IT, Procurement, and external suppliers.
Strong data storytelling, dashboard development and interpretation, ROI analysis, and ability to translate complex benefits data into actionable leadership recommendations.
People management experience preferred
Ability to translate complex Benefits topics into concise recommendations, manager resources, employee communications, and leadership materials.
Strong project management discipline, attention to detail, and comfort managing multiple programs, suppliers, deadlines, governance requirements, and escalations.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams).
Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and benefits administration platforms.
Experience using AI tools preferred
Workday experience preferred
Proficiency with data analysis, reporting, dashboards, and visualization tools preferred
Experience with data warehouse preferred
What's in it for you:
A competitive base salary + bonus incentives
11 paid holidays each year
A generous 401k with a company match and annual company contribution
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation time
A robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, life & disability
Tuition reimbursement
Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave
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About The Mosaic Company
The Mosaic Company is a producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Mosaic is the largest producer of finished phosphate products in North America and one of the largest potash producers in the world. The company also owns and operates mines in South America and has investments in fertilizer production operations in China. Mosaic is headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, and has operations in six countries.
