Verifone · Boulogne-Billancourt
Benefits Manager
WHY VERIFONE For more than 30 years Verifone has established a remarkable record of leadership in the electronic payment technology industry. Verifone has one ...
WHY VERIFONE
For more than 30 years Verifone has established a remarkable record of leadership in the electronic payment technology industry.
Verifone has one of the leading electronic payment solutions brands and is one of the largest providers of electronic payment
systems worldwide.
Verifone has a diverse, dynamic and fast paced work environment in which employees are focused on results and have opportunities
to excel. We take pride in the fact that we work with leading retailers, merchants, banks, and third party partners to invent and
deliver innovative payments solution around the world. We strive for excellence in our products and services, and are obsessed
with customer happiness. Across the globe, Verifone employees are leading the payments industry through experience, innovation,
and an ambitious spirit. Whether it’s developing the next platform of secure payment systems or searching for new ways to bring
electronic payments to new markets, the team at Verifone is dedicated to the success of our customers, partners and investors. It
is this passion for innovation that drives each one of our employees for personal and professional success.
Verifone is proudly an in-office work culture as we see immense benefits to career development and business results from our
colleagues being physically co-located.
WHAT'S EXCITING ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a dual-focus benefits role sitting within the global HR team. The primary responsibility is ownership of the global
benefits program, one of the organization’s largest and most complex benefit portfolios, covering medical, dental, vision, 401(k),
life insurance, short- and long-term disability, FSA/HSA, commuter benefits, and the Employee Assistance Program.
Along with EMEA, the role takes ownership of benefit programs in the United States, Canada, and Latin America — managing renewals,
compliance, and employee experience across the Americas region in partnership with regional HR managers and local brokers. The
role also provides ad-hoc support to APAC as required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Benefits — Program Ownership
- Own and manage the full global employee benefits program, serving as the primary subject matter expert for all benefit matters
- Lead the annual Open Enrollment process end to end: plan design review, vendor negotiations, system configuration
(HRIS/benefits platform), employee communications, and post-enrollment reconciliation
- Manage relationships with benefit carriers and brokers (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, EAP, commuter).
- Negotiate annual plan renewals and renewals strategy with carriers, benchmarking costs and coverage against market data;
prepare recommendations for sign-off
- Administer and optimize the 401(k) plan in partnership with the record-keeper (Fidelity); ensure plan compliance including
non-discrimination testing, Form 5500 filing, and plan document updates
- Manage COBRA administration and ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, and all applicable federal and state
regulations
- Partner with Payroll to reconcile benefit deductions, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate W-2 reporting of
benefit-related income
- Oversee the benefits administration, including employee-facing content, and Open Enrollment workflow
- Respond to escalated employee benefit queries and ensure a high standard of employee experience throughout the benefits
lifecycle
Compliance & Governance
- Maintain a compliance calendar covering all federal and state benefit filings, notices, and deadlines (ACA 1094/1095, PCORI,
Form 5500, SARs, SPDs, SMMs)
- Ensure Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) and plan documents are current and legally compliant; coordinate with Legal and
external counsel as required
- Manage ACA affordability analysis and ensure the organization remains compliant with employer mandate requirements; track and
resolve IRS inquiries
- Stay current on legislative and regulatory changes (e.g. state-level mandates, SECURE Act updates, mental health parity rules)
and assess impact on plan design
- Manage annual non-discrimination testing for all applicable plans; liaise with actuaries and plan administrators on corrective
distributions where required
- Support internal and external audits of benefit plans, providing documentation, data, and process narrative as required
Wellbeing & Employee Experience
- Lead the day-to-day management of the employee wellbeing program, including EAP, mental health resources, wellness
reimbursements, and any voluntary benefit offerings
- Design and deliver benefit communications throughout the year — Open Enrollment guides, new hire onboarding materials, life
event communications, and benefits FAQs
- Analyze benefits utilization, claims experience, and employee feedback to identify gaps, cost trends, and plan improvement
opportunities; present findings and recommendations annually to senior leadership
Americas Benefits — Canada & LATAM
- Own the renewal cycle for benefit plans in Canada and Latin America, managing timelines, broker relationships, and stakeholder
approvals across all entities in the region
- Maintain a renewal calendar for Americas markets, flagging upcoming renewals to relevant stakeholders and ensuring no deadlines
are missed
- Review broker renewal submissions, benchmark proposals where possible, and escalate significant cost increases or plan changes
for approval
- Coordinate with Finance on purchase orders, invoice processing, and fringe rate tracking for Americas entities; provide input
into global fringe tracking as required
- Provide ad-hoc support to APAC regional teams as required
- Provide benefits data and support during M&A activity, restructuring events, and HR due diligence processes
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary contact for all global benefit vendors and brokers; conduct regular performance reviews and hold vendors
accountable to SLA commitments
- Partner closely with Global HR Business Partners, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and IT to deliver seamless benefit administration
and employee experience
- Build effective working relationships with regional HR leads across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC HR leads on benefits queries
as required
- Manage external consultants and benefit advisors on project-specific work (benchmarking, plan design reviews, compliance
projects)
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- 5-8+ years of progressive global benefits experience, experience with an unbundled self-insured program is preferred
- Deep knowledge of Americas, EMEA, and APAC benefit plan types (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life, STD/LTD, FSA/HSA, COBRA,
EAP) and the vendor/carrier landscape
- Strong working knowledge of US benefits compliance: ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, IRS regulations, non-discrimination testing, and
Form 5500
- Proven experience managing Open Enrollment end to end — from plan design and carrier negotiations through to system build and
employee communications
- Experience administering or overseeing a 401(k) plan, including record-keeper management and annual compliance filings
- Proficiency in benefits administration platforms and HRIS systems (e.g. Workday, ADP)
- Strong analytical skills — comfortable working with claims data, utilization reports, cost modelling, and presenting insights
to senior stakeholders
- Excellent project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple vendors, deadlines, and workstreams
simultaneously
- Clear, confident communicator — able to simplify complex benefit topics for employees and articulate data-driven
recommendations to leadership
OUR COMMITMENT
Verifone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Verifone is also committed to compliance with all fair
employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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Benefits Manager
Kategori
Global Human Resources
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Publicerad
14 juli
Sista ansökningsdag
16 augusti