Manager Benefits (Americas)

OUR CULTURE AND VALUES

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

We are Leading

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

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We are Agile

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We are Fun

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Location: Hybrid (2-3 days in office) in Houston, TX or Alpharetta, GA or Arlington, VA

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Americas Benefits Manager to oversee the administration of our employee benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, severance, and global mobility for our Americas workforce. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with regulations, optimize processes, and deliver exceptional support to employees while contributing to strategic initiatives.

In this role, you will have the following key responsibilities:

•Benefits Management: Partner to develop, manage, and administer the strategy and operations of the US & Americas employee benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and life insurance plans. 

•Severance Management: Oversee severance processes, ensuring accurate calculation, documentation, and compliance.

•Global Mobility Support: Coordinate Americas aspects of global mobility programs, including policy interpretation, relocation benefits, and tax considerations.

•System Expertise: Maintain and optimize benefits-related systems (ADP Benefits, Workday) to streamline processes and enhance data accuracy.

•Data Analysis: Analyze benefits utilization, costs, and trends to recommend program enhancements and ensure cost-effectiveness.

•Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal and state regulations (e.g., ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA), manage audits, and prepare required filings.

•Employee Education: Develop and deliver communications to help employees understand and maximize their benefits.

•Vendor Management: Collaborate with external vendors to ensure high-quality service and resolve issues efficiently.

•Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR, payroll, legal, and other teams to align benefits programs with organizational goals.

•Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance benefits processes and lead the implementation of solutions. 

What does the ideal candidate bring to Fluence?

• 5+ years of experience in benefits administration, including severance and global mobility.
• Expertise in ADP Benefits and Workday systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP functions.
• Strong analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively educate and support employees.
• Team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization's compensation strategies and contribute to our overall success in attracting and retaining top talent.

At Fluence we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply!

Unlimited PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Pet Insurance

Generous 401K Match

Annual Bonus Incentive

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