Benefits Manager, Americas

• Oversee the operational delivery of health, welfare, and leave programs across the United States and Canada, serving as the primary subject matter expert for complex leave administration and accommodations.
• Manage annual open enrollment, wellness initiatives, ACA reporting, non-discrimination testing, and 401(k) plan administration for ~2,000 domestic employees.
• Partner with regional brokers to optimize supplemental and statutory benefits in Canada, ensuring compliance with local legislative shifts.
• Champion the adoption of AI-driven tools to automate repetitive tasks and enhance operational agility in benefits administration.

This role ensures employees receive compassionate, compliant support during critical life events (leave, accommodations) and helps maintain a competitive, localized benefits program that reinforces Workiva's 'Work Where You Work Best' philosophy, directly contributing to employee well-being and organizational trust.

• 6+ years of progressive HR/Benefits experience with heavy emphasis on U.S. benefit operations and multi-country Americas coverage (LATAM/Canada experience highly preferred).
• Deep working knowledge of FMLA, ADA interactive processes, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance.
• Strong proficiency in Workday Benefits Administration and advanced Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field.

Salary range in the US: $106,000.00 - $172,000.00. Discretionary bonus typically paid annually. Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire. 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package. Less than 10% travel. Reliable internet access for remote work.

Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organizations. Their AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation, helping organizations navigate uncertainty and maintain trust.