Global Benefits Manager

Responsibilities

• Own the full benefits lifecycle, including annual strategy, budget planning, and day-to-day employee support.
• Lead end-to-end open enrollment processes, including project management, communication plans, and system testing.
• Design and optimize a comprehensive benefits portfolio covering medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, and voluntary offerings.
• Manage self-funded and fully-insured health plans, working closely with TPAs and stop-loss carriers.
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for benefits brokers and carriers, leading RFPs and contract negotiations.
• Administer and improve benefits configuration within Workday to ensure data integrity and a seamless user experience.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Payroll to ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and SOX.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive benefits experience with direct ownership of a benefits function.
• Proven experience leading open enrollment independently.
• Deep expertise in medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, and 401(k) plans.
• Hands-on experience managing both self-funded and fully-insured health plans.
• Proficiency in Workday Benefits configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience working in both high-growth startups and publicly traded companies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret utilization data and benchmark against the market.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CEBS or CBP.
• Experience administering benefits across multiple international geographies (EMEA and APAC).
• Familiarity with equity compensation education and the benefits implications of RSU/ESPP plans.
• Experience supporting companies through an IPO or major M&A transactions.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($135K – $175K) and equity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match.
• Learning and wellness stipends.
• Paid time off.

About the Company

Applied Intuition is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017, we are creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet, servicing the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries.