Global Benefits Manager (Remote)

GLOBA015008_2Who We AreWealthspire is a leading wealth management, retirement advisory, and business management firm serving individuals, families, endowments, and institutions across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. We provide a comprehensive platform that brings together wealth management, institutional consulting, business management, family office, and retirement plan advisory services - empowering clients to navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.With over 1,200 employees across more than 40 offices, we deliver insights and solutions backed by deep research, technology, and decades of expertise. Our collective businesses create a unified ecosystem designed to meet clients wherever they are in their financial journey. Wealthspire is redefining the future of financial solutions through collaboration, scale, and a steadfast commitment to putting people first - our clients, our colleagues, and our communities.For more information, visit www.wealthspire.com. Wealthspire Advisors LLC, Fiducient Advisors LLC, Wealthspire Retirement, LLC, dba Wealthspire Retirement Advisory, and certain other affiliates are separately registered investment advisers.SummaryThe Global Benefits Manager is responsible for the strategy, design, implementation, compliance, and administration of employee benefits programs across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. This role ensures that benefit offerings remain competitive, compliant with local regulations, and aligned with the company’s total rewards strategy.Working within a lean HR team, the role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, including managing broker and vendor relationships, overseeing plan administration, monitoring program costs, and enhancing the overall employee benefits experience.The position serves as the organization’s subject matter expert on health, welfare, retirement, leave, and ancillary benefits, including U.S. medical and 401(k) plans and country-specific programs in the UK and Canada. The ideal candidate brings strong benefits expertise, financial acumen, global compliance knowledge, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environmentKey ResponsibilitiesDesign & Evolve Global Benefits StrategyLead the research, benchmarking, design, and ongoing evaluation of benefits programs across the US, UK, and CanadaPartner with brokers and external advisors to assess market trends, renewal strategies, and cost-containment opportunitiesDevelop data-driven recommendations to enhance program competitiveness, employee engagement, and financial sustainabilityAnalyze utilization trends, claims data, and participation metrics to inform strategic improvementsEvaluate new benefit offerings and emerging market practices aligned with workforce needs and company growthOwn End-to-End Benefits AdministrationOversee administration of all health, welfare, retirement, disability, leave, and ancillary benefits programsManage eligibility, enrollments, life event changes, terminations, COBRA (where applicable), and global equivalentsLead annual open enrollment strategy and execution — including vendor coordination, system testing (Workday integration), communications, audits, and post-enrollment reconciliationEnsure seamless coordination with Payroll, Finance, and HRIS to maintain accurate deductions and reportingOversee leave of absence programs across all countries, ensuring compliant administration of statutory and company-sponsored leave policiesLead Broker & Vendor ManagementServe as primary relationship owner for brokers, carriers, retirement providers, and third-party administratorsLead renewal negotiations and vendor performance reviewsEstablish service-level expectations and escalate complex issues to ensure high-quality employee experienceCollaborate with vendors to ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirementsEnsure Compliance & Risk MitigationEnsure full compliance with federal, state, provincial, and country-specific regulations (including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, UK statutory frameworks, Canadian provincial regulations, etc.)Maintain and audit plan documentation, SPDs, contracts, and required noticesPartner with Legal and external advisors to interpret regulatory requirements and mitigate riskEstablish documented internal controls and audit procedures to ensure plan governance and operational integrityFinancial Oversight & Invoice ManagementReview, reconcile, and approve monthly vendor invoices; ensure accurate allocation by entity and cost centerPartner with Finance on benefits budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and cost analysisMonitor total benefits spend and identify opportunities for cost optimizationAnalyze ROI of benefits programs and recommend adjustments based on utilization trends and cost performanceDrive Operational Excellence & AutomationIdentify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce riskPartner with HRIS to optimize any partner integrations and reporting capabilitiesDevelop and maintain SOPs, process documentation, and internal controlsEnhance employee self-service tools and communications to improve overall benefits literacy and experienceDeliver an Exceptional Employee ExperienceServe as the escalation point for complex benefits and leave casesProvide clear, accessible education and communications to employees across all countriesPromote wellness and ancillary programs through internal engagement initiativesEnsure timely, professional resolution of employee inquiriesQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred7 + years of progressive experience in benefits administration, including multi-country programs (U.S. required; U.K. and/or Canada strongly preferred)Demonstrated experience designing and managing health, welfare, retirement, leave, and ancillary benefit programsProven experience managing broker and vendor relationships, including renewals and contract negotiationsExperience overseeing benefits budgeting, invoice reconciliation, and financial forecastingStrong knowledge of regulatory compliance related to employee benefits across applicable jurisdictionsExperience with Workday Benefits or similar HRIS platformsStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret utilization, cost, and trend dataAbility to operate effectively in lean environments with a high level of ownership and autonomyExceptional attention to detail, discretion, and sound judgmentProfessional certifications such as CEBS, PHR/SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP preferredWhat We OfferWealthspire is proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, and more. The base salary range for this position is $90,000 –$130,000. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.Wealth