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Manager, Health & Welfare Benefits - Chicago or Decatur, IL
Job Description: Manager, North America Health & Welfare Benefits - Chicago or Decatur, IL
Job SummaryThe Manager, North America Health & Welfare Benefits is responsible for the strategy, governance, compliance, and operational delivery of U.S. and Canada health and welfare benefit plans. This role oversees medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefit programs, ensuring alignment with the organization’s Total Rewards philosophy, cost management objectives, and employee value proposition. The role partners with HR leadership, Legal, Finance, Payroll, Risk Management, and external vendors to deliver compliant, competitive, and high-quality benefit programs while managing financial and regulatory risk.
Duties/Responsibilities: Strategy & Program Management • Lead design, administration, and governance of North America health and welfare plans • Support development of benefit strategy aligned with market benchmarking and workforce needs. • Evaluate program performance, utilization trends, and cost drivers. • Lead annual benefits renewal strategy and vendor negotiations with consultants and carriers. • Lead plan amendments and operational implementation of design changes Compliance & Risk Management • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations including: • ERISA • ACA • COBRA • HIPAA • FMLA (programmatic impact) • State and provincial benefit regulations
• Oversee required filings, audits, and regulatory reporting. • Partner with Legal and external advisors on policy interpretation and risk mitigation Vendor and Carrier Management • Manage relationships with insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators. • Monitor service-level agreements and performance metrics. • Lead quarterly and annual vendor business reviews. • Lead contract and rate negotiation strategy. Financial Management
• Lead benefits budgeting, forecasting, and cost modeling. • Analyze claims experience and trend data. • Partner with Finance on plan cost projections. • Evaluate cost containment and plan optimization opportunities. Annual Enrollment & Communications • Lead strategy and execution of annual enrollment. • Ensure clear, compliant, and effective employee communications. • Partner with Communications and HR Business Partners to improve employee understanding and engagement. Absence Management Coordination • Partner with absence administration teams on disability, leave, and accommodation program alignment. • Lead integrated health, disability, and leave strategy. Governance & Reporting • Prepare leadership dashboards and benefits metrics reporting. • Support benefits committee or governance forums. • Maintain plan documentation and internal controls. Project Leadership & Continuous Improvement • Lead benefits-related projects including system implementations, vendor transitions, or regulatory changes. • Drive automation and digital self-service opportunities. Required Skills/Abilities: • Strategic benefits program management • Compliance and risk awareness • Financial and analytical thinking • Stakeholder influence and collaboration • Communication and change leadership Education and Experience: Required • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field • 7 + years of progressive experience in health and welfare benefits administration • Strong knowledge of U.S. & Canada benefits regulations • Experience managing carriers, brokers, or TPAs. • Financial analysis and vendor management experience. Preferred
• CEBS, SHRM, or related certification • Experience in large, multi-state or multinational organizations. • Knowledge of Canadian benefit programs.
: Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required. Hiring Manager- LeAnn Harris Recruiter- Karen Kremer
: About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
: Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between: