As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

The Global Benefits Program Manager will manage a variety of benefits vendors, resolve escalated issues, manage and promote designated programs, update policies and procedures outside of North America as needed ensuring that they are as efficient and understandable as possible, and identify areas for process improvement relying on technology to support the process.  In addition, this person will assist the Director of Global Benefits in making a business case for any strategic plan design changes, lead the implementation of the approved changes, develop a change management strategy, create all stakeholder communications, and manage the vendors through the changes for programs outside of North America. 

Primary Responsibilities

(70%) Project Management

• Manage global benefit projects as assigned by the Director of Global Benefits

• Develop strategic plan designs, cost analyses, and business cases for new or enhanced programs

• Lead implementation of approved benefit changes, including vendor coordination and stakeholder communication

• Create and execute change management strategies for new vendors or programs

• Partner with Sourcing and Legal to negotiate or refresh vendor contracts

• Perform billing and budgeting activities for the Benefits function

(30%) Benefits Administration

• Manage select global benefit programs and associated vendors

• Resolve interface errors, plan design issues, and employee escalations

• Serve as a subject matter expert on global benefit policies and programs

• Support HR business partners by providing technical expertise and resolving escalated issues

• Ensure legal compliance of benefit plans and maintain accurate documentation

• Draft and update employee-facing communications, policies, and plan documents

• Assist with external audits and actuarial valuations in collaboration with auditors, actuaries, and Finance

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (preferably in HR, Benefits, or related field)

• 5+ years of benefits experience required with at least 3 years of project and vendor management related to benefit programs while working for a global company or with global exposure

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

• High sense of accountability and reliability

• Ability to analyze and interpret technical procedures, plan documents, and regulations

• Excellent written communication skills for employee-facing materials

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and HRIS/vendor systems

• Strong project management and vendor negotiation skills

• Willingness to work hands-on and maintain confidentiality of employee information

Preferred Requirements

• Strong data analysis and decision-making skills

• Experience in complex, global organizations with mature HR processes

• Self-starter with sound judgment and a customer-focused mindset

• Appreciation for diversity and inclusive teamwork

• Demonstrated competencies in innovation, accountability, performance excellence, change management, customer focus, and collaboration

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Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is $90,000 - $110,000. This position is also eligible for Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) participation.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.