Manager – Global Benefits
Geotab
Manager – Global Benefits
Geotab
Telematics fleet management and data analytics
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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.The annual base salary for this position is the expected annual salary for this role, and may be subject to change. Geotab offers various perks and benefits and other compensation components that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary for this position depends on a variety of factors such as but not limited to skills, qualifications, education and overall experience, including the location the applicant lives while performing the job. This also includes equity with other team members and alignment with local market data. All offers of employment are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work and the individual's ability to pass a background check.
Hiring Range 116200 - 155000 USD
Geotab provides fleet management by pairing hardware telematics devices with a cloud software platform to collect and analyze vehicle data. Its GO devices and harnesses feed real-time and historical information on routes, driver behavior, fuel usage, maintenance, and more, which the software turns into dashboards, reports, and actionable insights. The system is subscription-based: customers purchase the hardware upfront and then pay for ongoing software access that includes updates and new features. Geotab differentiates itself with a scalable solution that serves small to large fleets across commercial, government, and smart-city projects, backed by extensive support resources and a global network. The company aims to help customers run safer, more efficient operations, cut costs, and enable data-driven decisions for fleet management and mobility initiatives.
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