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Regional Benefits Consultant - Americas

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Chicago
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AI generated summary

  • You need regional experience in the Americas, strong benefits knowledge, excellent communication skills, project management experience, and a bachelor’s degree with 6-8+ years in benefits.
  • You will design and implement health benefits policies, conduct market research, manage vendors, ensure compliance, support HR teams, communicate programs, lead wellness initiatives, and oversee acquisitions.

Requirements

  • Regional experience required with particular emphasis on the U.S., Canada, and Latin America
  • Highly collaborative team player and partner, focused on doing the right thing for employees and supporting the growth of the business
  • Mix of hands-on, operational and design/strategy experience
  • Solid knowledge of benefit programs from market positioning to administrative details
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships and credibility with business leaders
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, present well formulated points of view and to justify ideas with good data
  • Highly change oriented and able to prioritize
  • Demonstrated project management experience and the ability to work to tight deadlines with multiple priorities and across multiple countries
  • Strategic benefits vendor management experience
  • Self starter and able to work with a high degree of autonomy as part of a small global team
  • Bachelors degree required
  • 6-8+ years of direct working experience in the benefit function
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, implement and support health and welfare benefit policies and programs across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, ensuring proper consideration is given to market practice, local legislation and any local employee consultation requirements
  • Conduct market research and industry benchmarking analysis to aid in the design of health and welfare benefit strategies and programs
  • Build relationships and manage health and welfare vendors/programs on a day to day basis including contracting, service delivery, payment, metrics and reporting
  • Work with the corporate benefit and legal teams to ensure compliance with established health and welfare benefit philosophy, guidelines and programs
  • Provide guidance and advice to HR business partners and business clients in the deployment of health and welfare benefit policies, guidelines and programs
  • Design and implement effective communication and education strategies for health and welfare benefit programs across the region
  • Engage with in-country leaders to determine how to maximize the impact of health and welfare benefit programs on the lives of their employees
  • Build a strategic partnership with global health and welfare benefit brokers, focusing on developing market competitive and innovative programs
  • Ensure operational and administrative processes are effective and help to identify and implement process improvements
  • Provide critical issue support to HR colleagues and employees in the region addressing concerns and issues in line with our cultural values
  • Lead the wellness agenda for the region, select vendors, and oversee delivery of on-site programs to ensure alignment with program goals and philosophy
  • Maintain an excellent working knowledge of the health and welfare benefit landscape and industry best practices
  • Lead the health and welfare benefit plan harmonization/integration process for new acquisitions

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Regional Benefits Consultant - Americas.

Where is the candidate required to reside for this role?

The candidate must reside in the Chicagoland area.

Is travel required for this position?

No, there are no travel requirements for this position.

What is the target base salary range for this role?

The target base salary range is $98,100 - $196,200 USD.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree is required, along with 6-8+ years of direct working experience in the benefits function.

Will the company provide relocation support for this role?

No, there is no relocation support provided for this position.

What benefits are included in the U.S. Benefits package?

The U.S. Benefits package includes incentive bonus plans, medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401K with company match, 10 paid holidays, generous paid time off packages, an employee stock purchase plan, and paid parental & family leave, among others.

Is prior regional experience necessary for this role?

Yes, regional experience is required, particularly in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.

Does the company have a focus on diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Motorola Solutions is committed to a people-first and community-focused culture, promoting inclusivity and ensuring an equitable recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities.

What types of programs will the Regional Benefits Consultant manage?

The consultant will manage health and welfare benefit policies and programs, including the design and implementation of benefit strategies across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.

A global leader in public safety & enterprise security, making communities safer & businesses stay productive & secure.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Motorola Solutions is a global leader in public safety and enterprise security. Our solutions in land mobile radio communications, video security & access control and the command center, bolstered by managed & support services, create an integrated technology ecosystem to help make communities safer and businesses stay productive and secure. At Motorola Solutions, we’re ushering in a new era in public safety and security.