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JOB TITLE:       Manager, Global Benefits

Overview

The Manager, Global Benefits assists with global/country/regional benefits including research, analysis, and implementation of benefits projects and programs. Conducts analysis, produces spreadsheets, develops new and updates existing communications, and in partnership with the Head of Global Benefits, prepares recommendations/presentations for leadership. With local/regional support, coordinates work and project manages various global/country/regional benefit projects. Assists with providing benefits consultation and guidance to HR Business Partners, and other colleagues and stakeholders as necessary.

Responsibilities/Relationships

• Partner with country and regional Human Resource leaders to develop recommendations regarding benefit programs that align with the business unit’s benefits strategy and support local competitive total remuneration practices.
• Support annual benefits renewal in each country in collaboration with the Head of Global Benefits, Benefits colleagues, brokers, and local People Experience Partners.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, legislative trends, and external competitiveness; participates in the actuarial/funding review of benefit offerings, and forecasting; and work directly with the business unit finance team and external/internal legal counsel on short- and long-term cost and legal implications.
• Research benefits best practices through surveys, networking, and other sources of industry information for all countries of responsibility. Participates in analysis and recommendations for entrance into countries new to Carlson.
• Work with global/regional/country staff on large-scale roll-outs of new global benefit programs by reviewing estimates of resource requirements; confirming cross-functional teams; assisting with identifying and mitigating potential benefits compliance issues; managing multiple timelines; defining and communicating expectations for quality outcomes and processes standards; identifying trends and tracking progress; investigating and adopting best practices from within and outside JLL.
• Review processes and policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations by monitoring new and emerging benefits legislation. Uses judgment to assess and apply global benefits governance, including determining the materiality of impact on company reputation. Prepares and presents global benefit program proposals, seeking approval from senior leadership.
• Consults on and provides support for benefits due diligence during mergers and acquisition activity occurring globally.
• Maintain knowledge of benefits legislation to ensure company compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related discipline or equivalent working experience.
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation and/or Global Remuneration Professional designation
• 7-10 years in Employee Benefits (minimum of 3 years of global employee benefits experience), particularly in benefits design and funding; familiarity with a variety of benefits concepts, practices, and procedures globally

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Team player with strong negotiating and consulting skills and experience working and influencing within a matrixed environment
• Strong mathematical and analytical aptitude.
• Advanced Excel skills, and proficiency with Word and PowerPoint.
• PeopleSoft experience preferred
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish the goal
• Ability to perform a variety of complicated tasks
• Experience in working with international/cross-cultural teams

Position open to remote location globally.

Estimated compensation for this position is:

125,000.00 – 160,000.00 USD

The pay range listed is a total compensation range including bonus, if applicable. The provided range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

Location:

Remote –Chicago, IL

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Flexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be available

About JLL –

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 103,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAY. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

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