Benefits & Wellness Manager

Responsibilities

• Design, administer, and continuously improve employee benefits programs and wellness initiatives for Allstate India.
• Own end-to-end administration of benefits including Group Health Insurance (GHI), Group Term Life (GTL), and Group Personal Accident (GPA).
• Lead annual benefits renewals, including vendor negotiations, RFP/RFQ processes, and cost benchmarking.
• Ensure full compliance with Indian statutory benefits such as Provident Fund (PF), ESI, Gratuity, and Maternity Benefit Act.
• Develop and execute a multi-dimensional employee wellness strategy covering physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing.
• Manage relationships with insurance brokers, TPAs, and wellness vendors, monitoring service delivery SLAs.
• Analyze benefits utilization trends and claims data to identify opportunities for plan optimization and cost containment.
• Partner with Global Total Rewards, Finance, and Legal teams to align local benefits with global philosophy and governance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• 14 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years dedicated to Benefits or Total Rewards.
• Mandatory experience with Indian statutory compliance (PF, Gratuity, ESI, etc.).
• Proven track record managing large-scale insurance programs in a multinational or technology-driven organization.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or PGDM in Human Resources.
• Professional certifications in Total Rewards (e.g., WorldatWork CEB, GRP).
• Experience in a Global Capability Centre (GCC) or shared services environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive Total Rewards package.
• Industry-leading health and wellness benefits for employees and their families.
• Hybrid work model to support work-life integration.
• Robust learning and development programs and certification sponsorships.
• Generous paid leave programs and employee assistance programs (EAP).

About the Company

Allstate is one of the largest publicly held insurance providers in the United States. Allstate India serves as a critical strategic business services arm of the corporation, providing expertise in technology, innovation, and global operations.