Job Description Summary

We are seeking a strategic Senior Benefits Manager to serve as our internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the design and governance of our global health, disability, wellness, pension/retirement, and time off/leaves programs. In this role, you will serve as an enterprise expert to plan and deliver the company’s benefits program for North America, Europe and APAC, ensuring integrity and consistency in how its various components are applied worldwide.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of guiding senior stakeholders, resolving highly complex benefits matters, and advancing initiatives that improve the employee experience, compliance, cost-effectiveness, and global program consistency. You have experience negotiating multiple annual benefit renewals and open enrollments and the proven ability to manage projects effectively from planning to execution. You have excellent global vendor relationships management, ensuring our third-party providers deliver exceptional service. You will also partner closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal and other internal stakeholders.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Architect an optimized global benefits program strategy, governance framework, governance, planning and program delivery of global employee benefits programs, including annual benefit reviews, renewals and program re-design initiatives.

• Lead complex market assessments around utilization, cost, participation, and demographic data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making

• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR, Finance, Legal and senior leadership by developing presentations and recommendations on new benefit plans, new markets or overall enhancements to program design, policy, strategy and technology and their subsequent implementation

• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and reporting requirements across all jurisdictions, including ACA filing, 401(k) annual audit, 5500 filing, FMLA, etc. and monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts to benefits and retirement programs as required

• Establish the vendor strategy and service performance levels for third-party vendors and partners; resolve service issues, negotiate contract and performance improvements, and ensure documentation and controls remain current

• Direct the development and delivery of benefits communication and education strategies to improve employee understanding and engagement

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field with 12+ years of relevant work experience or Master’s Degree with 10+ years of experience

• Demonstrated experience management of Canadian and US benefits and retirement plans. Working knowledge of other global regions benefits and retirement plans, including program design and delivery, is a plus

• High degree of autonomy with an ability to manage multiple priorities 

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex benefits data and translate it into clear, compelling presentations for stakeholders at various levels

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a proven ability to build strong relationships across HR, Finance and Senior Leadership teams

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STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact. 

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual salary for this job ranges from:

$122,600.00 - $183,800.00

STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.

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