Job Title: Benefits and Retirement Manager
Department: Total Rewards
Reporting to: VP, Total Rewards
Location: Connecticut or Kentucky
Employment Type: Full Time
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Greenfield is looking for a Benefits and Retirement Manager to join our growing team.
The Benefits Manager will lead benefits strategy, compliance, and administration for the United States, with oversight and guidance on benefits in Canada and Ireland. The role is anchored in U.S. benefits, where the deepest experience is required, and brings a consistent approach to how Greenfield Global Inc. (GGI) designs and delivers benefits in all three countries.
Who We Are:
Greenfield Global is a leading producer and supplier of high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients, and additives that are vital to businesses and integral to a lower-carbon economy. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service to improve people’s lives and the health of the planet.
Why Join Greenfield?
We innovate, collaborate, and work with purpose. By unlocking the potential of people, partnerships, and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet, our work has a positive impact on the environment around the world. We’re always looking for people who can bring new talents and experience to our team.
Who You Are:
Required
10+ years of U.S. employee benefits experience, with deep expertise in plan design, compliance, and administration across group health and welfare plans and 401(k), including renewals, open enrollment, and vendor and broker management.
Expert knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA and state leave laws, DOL requirements, and IRS retirement plan rules, with strong working knowledge of 401(k) compliance, including nondiscrimination testing, Form 5500, and fiduciary governance.
Experience improving benefits administration processes, including human resources information system (HRIS) integration and carrier data feeds.
Willingness and ability to learn Canadian and Irish benefits requirements, with support from brokers and local advisors.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into clear recommendations and present them to senior leadership.
Ability to work independently, use sound judgment, and build trusted relationships across HR, Finance, Payroll, and the business.
Strongly Preferred
Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) designation.
Experience with Dayforce (Ceridian), particularly the benefits module.
Direct experience with Canadian or Irish benefits programs, including RRSP or Irish pension plans, and statutory leave requirements, or comparable international benefits experience.
Experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial environments.
Experience working in a center of excellence or shared-services model
Job Responsibilities:
1. U.S. Benefits Program Management
Own the design, delivery, and ongoing performance of GGI's U.S. benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, EAP and supplemental or voluntary offerings.
Run the annual renewal and open enrollment cycle, including plan design, request-for proposal (RFP) process, pricing, and funding decisions.
Review carrier contracts, plan documents, and summary plan descriptions (SPDs) for accuracy, completeness, and legal sufficiency.
Manage broker, carrier, and vendor relationships, and hold partners accountable for service levels, value, and fees. Lead contract negotiations and vendor performance reviews.
2. 401(k) Plan Management and Fiduciary Oversight
Partner with the 401K plan administrator to manage the 401(k) plan, including the employer match, investment menu, and plan document provisions.
Ensure ongoing compliance with the Employee…