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Lead a team focused on all benefit responsibilities for the US and Canada with a headcount of 1800+ and growing. Ensure all plans are in line with the organizations goals while remaining competitive in the market. Project Manager for all benefit consolidations due to company acquisitions.• Partner with senior management to develop benefits strategy.• Analyze and select all benefit plans including health and welfare, retirement, and leave administration.• Manage vendor relationships including brokers, third party administrators, auditors, and carriers. Review reports, conduct meetings, and ensure compliance with plan provisions.• Develop communications to inform and educate employees on company’s benefit plans and wellness initiatives. • Lead benefit renewal process and manage open enrollment.• Partner with legal, finance, and payroll functions regarding plan operations, funding, and accounting.• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations as well as filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefit programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, Workers Compensation, DOL requirements, and the Affordable Care Act.

London, Gb

Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl

Ballerup, Dk, Dk

Managed benefit, compensation, and payroll activities for the US affiliate of a European based pharmaceutical company. Specific duties included:• Oversaw and executed the administration of all employee benefits programs including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, Disability, Workers Compensation, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) and other voluntary benefits.• Project Management of annual benefits open enrollment which included benefit selection, cost analysis, vendor interface files, employee communications and presentations, and implementation of changes.• Managed 401(k) plan administration including new hire orientation, loan administration, and 5500 preparation. Administered Executive pension plan.• Created and maintained wellness program including biometric screenings, educational seminars, and health improvement programs.• Administration of direct compensation (base pay and incentive programs) including the processing, recording and reporting of compensation-related actions.• Using Workforce Now (ADP Pay eXpert & HRB), oversaw all aspects of the semi-monthly payroll. Managed all year end activities which included W2 preparation

Gothenburg, Se

St. Louis, Mo, Us