Head, Benefit Operations Americas at Johnson & Johnson

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for more at Job Function: Human ResourcesJob Sub Function: Total RewardsJob Category:People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:Tampa Florida United States of AmericaJob Description:We are searching for the best talent for a Head Benefit Operations - Americas located in Tampa FL.The Head Benefit Operations - Americas is responsible for providing leadership and driving benefits service delivery and experience in the administration of benefits health plans pension absence & disability management financial wellness and career services across the Americas supporting 68000 active employees and 40000 retirees. This role is responsible for leading a team that will manage the service delivery and employee experience provided through third party vendors. This role is also accountable for ensuring seamless integration across third party vendors identifying opportunities for improvements to further enhance employee and retiree addition this role will be responsible for assigned regional and/or global compensation projects as needed. The Head Benefit Operations - Americas reports to the Head Total Rewards Americas and Global Compensation COE/Admin. Reporting to the Head Benefit Operations is a multi-regional group of benefit operations and service delivery experts.Team Leadership Service Delivery and Employee Experience LeadershipLead the Benefit Operations team by providing direction and coaching in the identification and prioritization of key areas for operational value and experience improvements across benefits operations deliveryPartner and influence Third Party Vendors to identify design and deliver solutions that provide the best employee experience through exceptional process integration and technology.Enable a Credo-based & high-performance culture within team.Drive team engagement and collaboration across GS functions in the Americas to promote continuous improvement and employee experience in conjunction with the overall Global Services organization.Partner with Corporate Services Total Rewards counterparts in reviewing and upgrading service level agreements with Third Party Vendors.Ongoing Service DeliveryAccountable for ensuring continuity and successful delivery of benefits health plans pension absence management financial wellness career services on local and regional basis in accordance with Company policies and programs.Monitor service delivery service levels contractual Performance Standards and scope of services commitments for all functions across the discipline and interact with Third Party Vendor(s) as needed on these topics across 17 countries in 2 regionsIn partnership with internal business partners and third-party vendors ensure that all quality control objectives are being met.Continuous ImprovementLead resolution of service delivery and performance issues actively working to identify and implement changes to improve service and experiencePromote and support a culture of process improvement through the use of continuous improvement and design thinking within GS team Third Party Vendors and stakeholdersCompensation ProjectsLead important Regional/Global Compensation project in support of the Global Services organizationQualifications:Minimum: 7 years of experience leading multi-country benefits programs across North America and Latin America.5 years of compensation experience preferred.Managerial Experience: At least 5 years in a leadership role managing teams and complex benefit programs.EducationBachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field required.Masters degree preferredProfessional Certifications: Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) and/or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).Core SkillsBenefits Operations Design Strategy & Administration: Ability to develop implement and administer competitive cost-effective benefit programs.Compensation Operations Design Strategy & Administration: Proven experience in performing job evaluation developing salary structures market competitiveness analyses salary offers and pay equity analyses.Regulatory Compliance: Deep knowledge of ERISA ACA HIPAA FMLA and regional regulations for LATAM countries.Vendor Management: Managing strategic relationships with service providers performance monitoring implementing new vendors (RFP experience).Project Management: Leading open enrollment benefits renewals and compensation projects.HRIS & Technology: Proficiency in HR systems (Workday preferred) and data analytics.Communication & Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills fostering cross-functional collaboration.Regional ConsiderationsNorth America: Experience administering U.S. Puerto Rico and Canada benefits regulations and healthcare systems.Latin America: Understanding of local labor laws statutory benefits and cultural nuances in countries like Brazil Colombia Mexico Argentina etc.Language Skills: English required Spanish and/or Portuguese highly preferred.Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation please contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.#LI-HybridRequired Skills: Benefits Administration Compensation and Benefits Compensation and Benefits Policies and Procedures Compensation Plans Compensation ProgramsPreferred Skills:Change Management Collaborating Compensation and Benefits Trends Compensation Management Compensation Strategies Developing Others Employee Compensation and Benefits Employee Rewards Programs HR Strategic Management Incentive Plan Design Inclusive Leadership Industry Analysis Leadership Performance Measurement Regulatory Compliance Tactical Planning Talent Management Key Skills Home Care,F&B,Learning Management System,HVAC Design,Airlines Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1