Benefits Manager

The Benefits Manager, North America is responsible for the management, administration, and compliance of all employee benefits—including health, wellness, retirement, and absence plans for Verisk’s North America Benefits Program.

This position will also be responsible for working with key stakeholders to support the organization’s benefits strategy, including the design, implementation, administration, communication and promotion of benefits programs that attract and retain talent, drive employee engagement, and performance—ensuring the benefits plans and programs are competitive, cost-effective, and supports our employees physical, emotional, financial and social well-being.

Reporting to the Head of Benefits, this position plays a critical role in evolving our plans to meet business needs, improving delivery through digital tools and scalable processes, and enabling employee understanding through thoughtful communications.  You will lead internal teams, partner with vendors and stakeholders, and serve as a regional expert in U.S. and Canada benefits—with additional support across the Americas as needed. 

You’ll shape programs that enhance the employee experience across the Americas.  This role can be based out of our Jersey City, NJ global headquarters or our Boston, MA location, which both have flexible hybrid work models.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. and Canadian benefits regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, IRS, CPP, and related provincial acts.
• Experience with retirement plan administration, including 401(k), RRSPs, and financial wellness initiatives.
• Skilled in vendor management, open enrollment, and plan implementation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems (e.g., Oracle, Workday, BusinessSolver).
• Strong communication skills and experience developing employee education materials.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on process improvement and data accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines.
• 5+ years of experience in benefits program design, delivery, and operations in complex, multi-state organizations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. and Canadian benefit plan design and compliance; experience with self-insured plans preferred.
• Demonstrated success in managing vendor relationships and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong project management skills and a track record of executing benefits-related change initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex topics in clear, employee-friendly language.
• Experience with HRIS systems such as Oracle or Workday and third-party benefits platforms.
• Familiarity with digital benefits tools and strategies that enhance the employee experience.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office; expert-level Excel skills required.

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Core Responsibilities

• Leads the day-to-day administration of benefits programs across the Americas.
• Analyzes utilization data, employee feedback, external benchmarks and insights to inform plan improvements and strategy.
• Ensures full compliance with applicable U.S. and Canadian laws and regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, IRS, CCSS, CCP, EI, etc.).
• Partners with the head of benefits and external advisors to evaluate plan performance and identify enhancements that are cost-effective and employee-friendly.
• Supports benefits-related aspects of annual open enrollment, vendor renewals, and mid-year plan changes.
• Develops scalable processes and documentation to ensure consistent, high-quality benefits operations across the region.
• Provides day-to-day direction to benefits specialists to ensure timely execution, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Contributes to the development of benefit communications that are clear, inclusive, and empower employees to make informed choices. 
• Partners cross-functionally with HRBPs, Legal, Payroll, Finance, and business leaders to align benefit offerings with talent and business strategies.     
• Leads or support benefits integration during M&A activities, including harmonization planning and employee communications.

Compliance, Governance & Regulatory Support

• Ensures compliance with U.S. and Canadian regulations (e.g., ERISA, IRS, DOL, HIPAA, ACA, CPP, Pension Benefits Standards Act).
• Monitors regulatory changes, coordinate plan amendments, and manage the distribution of required notices.
• Supports audits and government filings; conduct ongoing data audits to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Maintains and updates benefits plan documentation and related materials.