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Senior Benefits Manager

Posted on 10/30/2024

The Trade Desk

The Trade Desk

1,001-5,000 employees

Demand-side platform for digital advertising

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$102.4k - $187.7kAnnually

+ Stock-based Compensation + Variable Incentives

Senior, Expert

Irvine, CA, USA

Candidates must be residents of NY, CO, CA, and WA.

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Market Research
JIRA
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Minimum of 10 years of benefits design and strategy experience in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong functional expertise in program design and administration of U.S, and Canada benefits in a multi-national companies/organization.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis to influence decisions and communicate complex work across a variety of audiences.
  • Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to understand and respond to others’ perspectives sensitively.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain composure under pressure and handle challenging situations with grace.
  • Ability to adapt and be resilient to TTD’s evolving benefits philosophy and operations through multiple phases of a company’s growth.
  • Exceptional data analysis skills with the ability to interpret data and translate into actionable insight.
  • Ability to build strong, ongoing, impactful relationships at all levels and across a diverse range of social backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated change management and communications experience.
  • Strong project management and process improvement skills.
  • The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with a sense of urgency.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and consultation skills working with a diverse and dynamic group of stakeholders.
  • A customer service focus with a responsive and 'can-do' open-minded attitude.
  • Experience utilizing Workday and JIRA a must.
  • Advanced Excel knowledge and experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the development, design, execution of the U.S. & Canada Benefits with an eye towards data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.
  • Responsible for the vendor management and communication of most global programs.
  • Analyze benefit plan utilization, program outcomes and coordinate the annual benefits renewal and negotiation processes and develop recommendations for action that balance market-competitive benefit packages with financial affordability.
  • Recommend new and/or improved benefits plan offerings through market research and detailed financial impact analysis.
  • Responsible for managing vendor partners to ensure vendor performance is aligned with company expectations, and that programs are achieving engagement targets.
  • Plan and implement effective employee communications for benefits and wellness programs, act as liaison with internal communications to ensure alignment.
  • Support all aspects of the annual renewals and lead U.S. Open Enrollment Benefits communication strategy, including maintaining plan documents, summary plan descriptions, communication materials and required legal notices.
  • Build solid partnerships with the regional Benefits Managers in U.S., EMEA/APAC, the broader People Operations team, Legal, Payroll and Finance to manage the administration of all The Trade Desk’s Benefits.
  • At times, perform the operations and administration of all benefits.
  • Develop and monitor benefits budget for the U.S., Canada and Global programs.
  • Develop and monitor service level agreements and performance of all service providers and brokers and hold them accountable for performance measures.
  • Partner with Sr. Benefits Operations Mgr. to review current business processes and make recommendations to streamline for efficiency and to support an improved benefits delivery experience.
  • Partner with members of the Global Benefits team to implement new global benefits plans and vendors.
  • Serve as backup support for the Global Benefits team; Special projects as needed.

The Trade Desk provides a demand-side platform (DSP) that allows advertisers to purchase digital advertising space automatically across various channels, including display, social media, and connected TV. The platform uses real-time bidding (RTB) to facilitate live auctions for ad impressions, giving clients the ability to optimize their campaigns effectively. What sets The Trade Desk apart is its focus on transparency in measurement and reporting, enabling advertisers to see the performance of their campaigns clearly. The company's goal is to empower advertisers to make informed decisions and achieve better results with their ad spending.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$318.6M

Headquarters

Ventura, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

30%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The Trade Desk's innovative technologies like UID2 and OpenPath position it as a leader in the evolving digital advertising ecosystem.
  • Strategic partnerships with major players like Fox and LG Ad Solutions expand The Trade Desk's reach and influence in the market.
  • The company's focus on privacy-conscious solutions aligns with global regulatory trends, potentially attracting more clients concerned with data privacy.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape includes giants like Google and Amazon, which could impact The Trade Desk's market share.
  • The reliance on partnerships for technology integration may pose risks if these partnerships falter or if partners develop competing solutions.

What makes The Trade Desk unique

  • The Trade Desk's Unified ID 2.0 (UID2) offers a privacy-conscious alternative to third-party cookies, setting it apart in the digital advertising landscape.
  • Their platform's transparency in measurement and reporting provides clients with unparalleled insights into campaign performance, unlike many competitors.
  • The Trade Desk's extensive partnerships, such as with Fox and Hightouch, enhance its capabilities in audience targeting and campaign measurement across multiple channels.

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