Benefits Manager

WHY VERIFONE For more than 30 years Verifone has established a remarkable record of leadership in the electronic payment technology industry. Verifone has one of the leading electronic payment solutions brands and is one of the largest providers of electronic payment systems worldwide. Verifone has a diverse, dynamic and fast paced work environment in which employees are focused on results and have opportunities to excel. We take pride in the fact that we work with leading retailers, merchants, banks, and third party partners to invent and deliver innovative payments solution around the world. We strive for excellence in our products and services, and are obsessed with customer happiness. Across the globe, Verifone employees are leading the payments industry through experience, innovation, and an ambitious spirit. Whether it’s developing the next platform of secure payment systems or searching for new ways to bring electronic payments to new markets, the team at Verifone is dedicated to the success of our customers, partners and investors. It is this passion for innovation that drives each one of our employees for personal and professional success. Verifone is proudly an in-office work culture as we see immense benefits to career development and business results from our colleagues being physically co-located. WHAT'S EXCITING ABOUT THE ROLE This is a dual-focus benefits role sitting within the global HR team. The primary responsibility is ownership of the US benefits program, one of the organization’s largest and most complex benefit portfolios, covering medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, FSA/HSA, commuter benefits, and the Employee Assistance Program. Alongside the US remit, the role takes ownership of benefit programs in Canada and Latin America — managing renewals, compliance, and employee experience across the Americas region in partnership with regional HR managers and local brokers. The role also provides ad-hoc support to EMEA and APAC as required. This role is ideal for a benefits professional who has deep US expertise and is ready to extend their scope across the Americas or someone with broad North American experience who wants to anchor their role in a large, high-visibility US program. Familiarity with Canadian and/or LATAM benefit landscapes is a plus! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES US Benefits — Program Ownership * Own and manage the full US employee benefits program, serving as the primary subject matter expert for all US benefit matters * Lead the annual US Open Enrollment process end to end: plan design review, vendor negotiations, system configuration (HRIS/benefits platform), employee communications, and post-enrollment reconciliation * Manage relationships with US benefit carriers and brokers (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, EAP, commuter). * Negotiate annual plan renewals and renewals strategy with carriers, benchmarking costs and coverage against market data; prepare recommendations for sign-off * Administer and optimize the 401(k) plan in partnership with the record-keeper (Fidelity); ensure plan compliance including non-discrimination testing, Form 5500 filing, and plan document updates * Manage COBRA administration and ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, and all applicable federal and state regulations * Partner with Payroll to reconcile benefit deductions, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate W-2 reporting of benefit-related income * Oversee the benefits administration, including employee-facing content, and Open Enrollment workflow * Respond to escalated employee benefit queries and ensure a high standard of employee experience throughout the benefits lifecycle US Compliance & Governance * Maintain a compliance calendar covering all federal and state benefit filings, notices, and deadlines (ACA 1094/1095, PCORI, Form 5500, SARs, SPDs, SMMs) * Ensure Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) and plan documents are current and legally compliant; coordinate with Legal and external counsel as required * Manage ACA affordability analysis and ensure the organization remains compliant with employer mandate requirements; track and resolve IRS inquiries * Stay current on legislative and regulatory changes (e.g. state-level mandates, SECURE Act updates, mental health parity rules) and assess impact on plan design * Manage annual non-discrimination testing for all applicable plans; liaise with actuaries and plan administrators on corrective distributions where required * Support internal and external audits of benefit plans, providing documentation, data, and process narrative as required US Wellbeing & Employee Experience * Lead the day-to-day management of the employee wellbeing program for the region, including EAP, mental health resources, wellness reimbursements, and any voluntary benefit offerings * Design and deliver benefit communications throughout the year — Open Enrollment guides, new hire onboarding materials, life event communications, and benefits FAQs * Analyze benefits utilization, claims experience, and employee feedback to identify gaps, cost trends, and plan improvement opportunities; present findings and recommendations annually to senior leadership Americas Benefits — Canada & LATAM * Own the renewal cycle for benefit plans in Canada and Latin America, managing timelines, broker relationships, and stakeholder approvals across all entities in the region * Maintain a renewal calendar for Americas markets, flagging upcoming renewals to relevant stakeholders and ensuring no deadlines are missed * Review broker renewal submissions, benchmark proposals where possible, and escalate significant cost increases or plan changes for approval * Coordinate with Finance on purchase orders, invoice processing, and fringe rate tracking for Americas entities; provide input into global fringe tracking as required * Provide ad-hoc support to EMEA and APAC regional teams as required * Provide benefits data and support during M&A activity, restructuring events, and HR due diligence processes Vendor & Stakeholder Management * Serve as the primary contact for all US benefit vendors and brokers; conduct regular performance reviews and hold vendors accountable to SLA commitments * Partner closely with US HR Business Partners, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and IT to deliver seamless benefit administration and employee experience * Build effective working relationships with regional HR leads across the Americas, and act as a collaborative point of contact for EMEA and APAC HR leads on benefits queries as required * Manage external consultants and benefit advisors on project-specific work (benchmarking, plan design reviews, compliance projects) ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS * 5-8+ years of progressive US benefits experience, experience with an unbundled self-insured program is preferred * Deep knowledge of US benefit plan types (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life, STD/LTD, FSA/HSA, COBRA, EAP) and the vendor/carrier landscape * Strong working knowledge of US benefits compliance: ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, IRS regulations, non-discrimination testing, and Form 5500 * Proven experience managing Open Enrollment end to end — from plan design and carrier negotiations through to system build and employee communications * Experience administering or overseeing a 401(k) plan, including record-keeper management and annual compliance filings * Proficiency in benefits administration platforms and HRIS systems (e.g. Workday, ADP) * Strong analytical skills — comfortable working with claims data, utilization reports, cost modelling, and presenting insights to senior stakeholders * Excellent project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple vendors, deadlines, and workstreams simultaneously * Clear, confident communicator — able to simplify complex benefit topics for employees and articulate data-driven recommendations to leadership OUR COMMITMENT Verifone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Verifone is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors. Join our HR team as a Benefits Specialist in London. In this role you will play an important part in managing and evolving our employee benefits programmes across multiple EMEA locations. Working closely with the Global Benefits Manager, you will help ensure our benefits programmes remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with business and employee needs. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple jurisdictions while contributing to the delivery of a high-quality benefits experience for employees. Your future role at QRT: * Support the management of QRT’s benefits programmes across EMEA * Coordinate insurance renewals and support vendor and broker relationships across the region * Promote benefits programmes through effective employee communications and engagement initiatives * Support benefits benchmarking initiatives and maintain benefits data, reporting and analytics * Identify opportunities to improve benefits processes, tools and programmes to enhance operational efficiency and employee experience * Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements across all benefit programmes * Liaise with benefits vendors and providers to resolve issues and support programme improvements aligned with local business needs * Act as a point of contact for employee benefits queries, providing guidance and support * Support benefits operations, including enrolments and census updates, ensuring data accuracy and timely processing * Work closely with the Global Benefits Manager to support the implementation of the regional benefits strategy Your present skillset: * Proven experience supporting employee benefits programmes, ideally within a global or multinational organisation * Experience supporting benefits across multiple EMEA jurisdictions is advantageous * Familiarity with benefits platforms or related technology would be beneficial * Exposure to Workday is advantageous * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain benefits clearly to employees * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy * A collaborative and proactive mindset, with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.