Manager, Global Benefits

Geotab • Remote - US • 20h ago

Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Manager, Global Benefits who will lead the design, strategy, and administration of Geotab’s employee benefits programs across multiple international markets, including Canada, the United States, EMEA (including Dubai, UAE), LATAM, APAC and other global locations. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

This role is accountable for aligning benefits strategy with business objectives, integrating AI and data-driven tools to modernize program delivery, and supporting organizational growth through M&A activity. The Global Benefits Manager leads a team of benefits professionals and serves as the subject matter expert and strategic partner to HR leadership, Finance, and senior business stakeholders on all matters related to global benefits.

How you'll make an impact:

Design and execute a globally consistent yet locally responsive benefits strategy aligned with Geotab's Total Rewards philosophy and employee value proposition. Lead annual benefits planning including plan design reviews, renewal negotiations, benchmarking, and cost modeling across all regions.
Oversee benefits program administration across all active Geotab geographies including Canada, the US, UAE/Dubai, EMEA, APAC and LATAM. Ensure programs reflect local statutory requirements, market norms, and cultural expectations in each region. Partner with in-country HR and legal counsel to maintain compliance with local benefit regulations and reporting obligations.
Lead benefits due diligence and integration workstreams for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Assess acquired entity benefit programs, identify harmonization opportunities and risks, and develop integration plans balancing employee experience with cost and compliance considerations.
Champion the use of AI tools and data analytics to improve benefits program effectiveness, employee experience, and operational efficiency. Evaluate and implement AI-powered benefits platforms, decision-support tools, and personalization capabilities. Use predictive analytics to forecast utilization trends, model costs, and support strategic planning.
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), ticketing protocols, and workflow routing to systematize benefits inquiry management and reduce ad-hoc demand on the team. Drive continuous improvement in how the benefits function operates, freeing team capacity for strategic and value-added work.
Manage relationships with global benefits brokers, insurers, third-party administrators, and technology vendors. Lead RFP processes, contract negotiations, and performance reviews.
Lead, develop, and mentor a team of benefits specialists and administrators across regions. Set clear performance expectations, provide coaching and feedback, and build team capability.
Design and execute benefits communication strategies that drive awareness, engagement, and informed decision-making across a global, multilingual workforce.
Ensure all benefit programs comply with applicable legislation across jurisdictions. Oversee regulatory filings, audits, and plan documentation.
Define and track KPIs for global benefits programs. Produce executive-level reporting and present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

What you'll bring to this role:

8–10 years of overall benefits management experience, including at least 5 years in a global capacity, with proven expertise in negotiating vendor contracts, delivering executive-level reporting and recommendations to senior leadership, and managing compliance with international data privacy regulations such as GDPR and PIPEDA.
3–5 years of supervisory experience, including direct supervision of benefits specialists or administrators, and 2–3 years of experience leading in a matrixed or global HR environment.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and progressive work experience in global benefits may be considered.
Professional HR certification such as CEBS, CHRL (or equivalent), GPHR, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CP is preferred.
Ability to develop and execute a multi-year global benefits strategy aligned with business priorities, workforce trends, and the competitive talent landscape.
Deep knowledge of benefits program design and administration across multiple geographies, with particular expertise in North America, EMEA (including Dubai, UAE), and LATAM markets.
Demonstrated experience conducting benefits due diligence and leading benefits integration during mergers and acquisitions.
Practical experience or confidence leveraging AI-enabled HR technology, benefits platforms, and analytics tools to improve program design and administration.
Proven ability to lead and develop a team of benefits professionals.
Strong ability to model benefit costs, analyze utilization data, evaluate vendor proposals, and produce financial summaries for senior stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to translate complex benefits information for diverse audiences from frontline employees to the executive team.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects including open enrollment, plan transitions, M&A integrations, and technology implementations.
Strong working knowledge of multi-jurisdictional employment law, benefits regulation, and governance requirements.
Approximately 10–20% travel, including travel to international locations, broker/vendor meetings, M&A site visits, and quarterly visits to HQ.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.

Why job seekers choose Geotab:

Flex working arrangements
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only

How we work:

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!

Geotab verifies candidates' eligibility to work in the United States through E-Verify, an internet-based system operated by U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services.

Other employment statements:

Geotab will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. Geotab provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Geotab complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Geotab expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Geotab's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. If you would like more information about our EEO program or wish to file a complaint, please contact our EEO officer, Klaus Boeckers at HRCompliance@geotab.com. For more details, view a copy of the EEOC's Know Your Rights poster. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to read our Privacy Notice.