LOA and Benefits Program Manager

Location: Hybrid in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

Salary: $87,000–$112,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops functional coatings, adhesives, and sealants for customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries.

What you will do

• Manage leave-of-absence programs, including STD, LTD, FMLA, ADA, and paid parental leave.
• Resolve complex LOA cases and escalations while managing third-party LOA vendors and coordinating the Advice to Pay process with Payroll.
• Manage company-wide and US benefits programs, including relocation, scholarship, service and retirement awards, employee assistance, PTO, and health advocacy.
• Oversee benefits vendors, administration, billing, budgeting, market competitiveness, and recommendations for plan design changes.
• Maintain benefits procedures and communications, including policies, Summary Plan Descriptions, legal plan documents, and employee-facing information.
• Support strategic benefits projects, stakeholder approvals, implementation, and change management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in HR, benefits, or a related field.
• 5+ years of benefits experience, including outsourced LOA administration, plus at least 3 years of project and vendor management.
• Experience interpreting, updating, and analyzing technical procedures, plan documents, and governmental regulations affecting employee benefits.
• Strong organization, judgment, attention to detail, problem-solving, accountability, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, HRIS systems, vendor software, databases, email, and internet tools.
• Ability to work hands-on while maintaining confidentiality of employee information.

Nice to have

• Experience in complex global organizations with mature HR processes.
• Excellent written communication skills and an inclusive, collaborative working style.
• Experience with change management, innovation, customer focus, and performance excellence.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and inclusive culture with colleagues across the world.
• Comprehensive employee benefits and health and wellness programs.
• 401(k) contributions, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Incentive and recognition programs.