Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Use data-driven insights to advise on plan enhancements and support the long-term benefits strategy.
• Stay current on all relevant labor laws, benefit and leave regulations, and tax policies across APJ countries.
• Ensure benefit programs are stays in sync with local legal requirements and proactively address any legislative changes that impact employee leaves and benefits.
• Oversee the financial management of benefits programs, ensuring effective budgeting and cost controls.
• Track and report on benefit program expenditures, providing recommendations for cost optimization while maintaining high levels of employee satisfaction.
• Develop and promote employee wellbeing programs, including physical, mental, and financial health initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. ERGs, IMPACT) to integrate wellbeing into the employee experience.
• Lead communication efforts to educate and engage employees on benefits offerings and the value of programs.
• Create clear, concise, and accessible benefits materials, and facilitate open channels for employee feedback on benefits-related matters.
• Drive employee engagement by ensuring that benefits are seen as a key differentiator for the organization.
• Partner with HRIS teams, payroll and third party providers to ensure the effective integration of benefits programs into HR and vendor platforms
• Manage the companys leaves of absence programs across APJ countries, ensuring leave documentation is current and aligned with local regulations.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees and HR Business Partners (HRBPs) regarding LOA queries, and coordinate with payroll and HR Operations as needed.
• Collaborate closely with HRBPs to understand the evolving needs of the business and employees, ensuring that benefits strategies align with organizational objectives.
• Provide expert advice to HRBPs on benefits and leave-related issues, and support the integration of benefits programs into broader HR initiatives.

Key Skills:

• Leadership.
• Communication.
• Problem solving.
• Conflict resolution.
• Project management.
• Negotiation.
• Adaptability.
• Resource management.
• Organizational skills.