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Global Benefits Manager

Applied Intuition· Business Functions
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Sunnyvale$135k - $175kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Seasoned Global Benefits Manager to own our benefits programs end-to-end, including strategy, vendor relationships, and day-to-day execution in a high-impact, individual-contributor role.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full benefits lifecycle, from annual strategy and budget planning through day-to-day employee questions and escalations.
  • Lead open enrollment end-to-end: project-manage timelines, build communication plans, configure and test systems, and serve as the primary point of contact for employees throughout the process.
  • Design, evaluate, and optimize a comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability, FSA/HSA, 401(k)/retirement, equity education, commuter benefits, EAP, and voluntary offerings.
  • Manage and evolve both self-funded and fully-insured health plans, including working with TPAs, stop-loss carriers, and understanding claims data to drive cost and quality outcomes.
  • Serve as the primary relationship owner for benefits brokers and carriers; lead RFPs, renewals, and contract negotiations.
  • Administer and continuously improve benefits configuration in Workday, ensuring data integrity, accurate plan setup, and a seamless employee experience.
  • Build and scale global benefits programs, navigating statutory requirements and market norms across multiple geographies.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Payroll on plan funding, compliance (ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, SOX), and reporting obligations.
  • Analyze benefits utilization data and benchmark against the market to make evidence-based recommendations to leadership.
  • Develop employee-facing communications and education materials that drive engagement and benefits literacy across the organization.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of progressive benefits experience, with direct ownership of a benefits function (not just support or coordination).
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Demonstrated experience leading open enrollment independently, including systems configuration, employee communications, and issue resolution.
  • Deep expertise across benefit plan types: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, 401(k), commuter, EAP, and supplemental/voluntary plans.
  • Hands-on experience with both self-funded and fully-insured health plans — you understand the mechanics of each, including stop-loss insurance, claims funding, TPA management, and how to use claims data to inform plan design.
  • Proven track record managing broker and carrier relationships, including running RFPs, leading renewals, and negotiating contracts.
  • Proficiency in Workday Benefits: you have personally configured plans, set up enrollment events, and troubleshoot issues in Workday (not just worked alongside someone who does).
  • Experience working in at least one high-growth startup and at least one publicly traded company — you understand what it means to build infrastructure quickly and to operate under public-company compliance standards.
  • Comfortable operating without a large team: you take pride in getting things done directly, without delegating everything to others or waiting for additional headcount.
  • Strong analytical skills; able to interpret utilization reports, benchmark data, and cost projections to make a business case.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to explain complex benefits concepts clearly to employees at all levels.

Skills

Required:Benefits strategy and program designOpen enrollment managementWorkday BenefitsPlan design and cost managementBroker and carrier managementData analysis and benchmarkingCommunication and stakeholder education

Benefits

  • Base salary and equity, plus comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
  • 401k retirement benefits with employer match
  • Learning and wellness stipends
  • Paid time off
Last updated Oct 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Applied Intuition

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Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.

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