Benefits Program Manager

Lead and scale our benefit programs through a period of strategic transformation, supporting business scale and growth. Responsible for supporting benefits strategy and overseeing vendor partnerships, program design and implementation, employee communications, compliance and administration oversight. Accountable to manage outside vendors as well as collaborate with internal partners (HR shared services, HR business partners, legal, finance and payroll teams) to achieve desired business results. This position will report to the Associate VP, HR Benefits

Major responsibilities include: Benchmark benefits programs through participation in surveys and peer networking. Analyze benefit program data for trends, utilization, cost drivers, and savings opportunities which align with Agilent's benefits philosophy and long-term strategy. Develops the design & recommendations of new or revised programs. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive benefit program communications to optimize program awareness and utilization. Serve as the subject matter expert in benefit programs, partnering with the HR Shared Services team to implement processes and support complex employee queries. Stay abreast of legislative requirements with respect to benefit programs and work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance. Support annual strategy/RFPs and budgeting. Manage the relationship with vendors, brokers and consultants. Lead insurance/program renewal analyses and recommendations considering cost, employee experience, and compliance.