Benefits Program Manager

GitHub is looking for a stellar Benefits Program Manager to join our team! In this role, you'll drive program administration within the Global Benefits team, focusing on US and Canada benefit programs.
This role will support the implementation of new programs and system changes, manage vendor partner relationships, oversee LOA processes and improve operational solutions to enhance employee engagement with benefit programs in the US and Canada. This role will support the day to day activities associated with some of our most impactful Benefit programs. The right candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high growth culture that values strategic communication, teamwork, and results. You are self-motivated and detail oriented with a strong orientation to data analytics and project management.
Responsibilities:

 
Day to day management of Canada and/or U.S. health, life, disability, leaves, time off, and retirement programs 
 
Data analysis that includes audits, monitoring trends and utilization reports, US medical self-funding administration reports and data management between Workday and vendors
 
Project manage benefit renewals and U.S. Open Enrollment including partnering with brokers/vendors, managing timelines, and overseeing implementation.
 
Drive maintenance and improvement of benefits policies, procedures, and processes. Ensure that benefit communication content is accurate and current on various employee platforms
 
Ensure benefits programs deliver a great employee experience through innovative solutions, communications, and education.
 
Foster strong cross-functional relationships with Finance, CELA, Business Systems, Procurement and Communications teams. 
 
Partner with third-party Leaves administrator to ensure accurate delivery of company leaves program (North America)
 
Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure benefits programs are communicated effectively and creatively to employees and dependents.
 
Stay abreast of compliance updates and requirements.  Ensure all benefits and leave programs are compliant with local and federal laws.
 
Collaborate with the full US Benefits team for annual Open Enrollment and other large scale programs and roll outs 
 
Respond to escalated Benefit related Zendesk tickets as appropriate
 
Proactively identify gaps in processes and make recommendations for improvements.

Required Qualifications

 
3+ years of experience in U.S. benefits
 
1+ year experience managing U.S. self-insured benefits plans
 
1+ year managing benefits programs and vendors end-to-end
 
Microsoft Excel skills to manage large data sets via pivot tables and vlookups etc

Preferred Qualifications

 
Experience thinking strategically and empathetically 
 
Workday experience strongly preferred
 
Ability to develop strong collaborative relationships
 
Experience working with remote employee populations

Minimum salary of $73,500 to maximum $195,000.
These pay ranges are intended to cover roles based across the United States. An individual's base pay depends on various factors including geographical location and review of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant. At GitHub certain roles are eligible for benefits and additional rewards, including annual bonus and stock. These rewards are allocated based on individual impact in role. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee's role.
Location: In this role, you can work remotely from anywhere in the United States.