Manager, Global Benefits

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Date: Jun 26, 2026

Location: Atlanta, GA, US

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Company: JM Huber Corporation

Portfolio Business: Corporate

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

At JM Huber, our people are our greatest asset. We are seeking a strategic, collaborative, and results-oriented Manager, Global Benefits to lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of our global benefits programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the employee experience by delivering competitive, innovative, and cost-effective benefits that support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees around the world.

As a key member of the People & Culture team, you will partner closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, external vendors, and business leaders to develop benefit strategies that align with Huber's values and business objectives. You will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, leading vendor relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and identifying opportunities to enhance our global benefits portfolio.

If you are passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences, enjoy solving complex challenges, and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment, we invite you to join us and help shape the future of benefits at Huber.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Responsible for overall design, implementation, communication, and administration of the organization's benefits programs, including retirement and health & welfare (medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, supplemental life, STD, LTD, FSA/HSA, voluntary benefits, wellness, 401(k) savings plans, and more)

Evaluate best practices, market competitiveness and employer/employee value against business priorities and values

Partner closely with Consultant/Broker on benefits strategies and cost implications including annual renewals and RFPs

Lead the domestic annual open enrollment process by recommending program changes and gaining business level and leadership approval and ensuring the enrollment system functions as expected

Develop and maintain effective communication strategies and ensure all benefit programs are fully understood and appropriately valued by employees

Build collaborative relationships with Global business teams to share market benchmarking and providing benefit enhancement surveying every 2-3 years

Oversee the management of our benefits vendor relationships, consultant relationships and contracts.

Partner with local HR Representatives, Managers and Business Partners, Payroll, IT, and Legal teams as appropriate on administration and implementation of new benefit programs.

Provide data analytics for visibility to leadership and HR business partners on the value, utilization and costs of programs offered.

Proactively and effectively manage benefits vendor relationships and ensure performance and quality expectations are met, challenging the status quo.

Support M&A HR activities for any due diligence and/or integration activities as needed.

Provide strategic and administrative support for union negotiations.

Serve as benefits subject matter expert to HR business partners, senior leadership, and all levels of management.

Act as escalation point with vendors to assist with employee issues and drive to resolution.

Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers while building strong business relationships.

Manage/mentor the Benefits Analyst role and additional members of the benefits team.

Education, Experience, and Required Skills

Education & Certifications

Required:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree

Preferred:

Master’s degree or MBA

Experience

Required:

7+ years of progressive experience in Benefits

Demonstrates basic knowledge of ERISA, employee benefit programs including 401 (k) retirement savings, flexible benefit programs, etc.

Understanding of HR and Benefits processes, data, and systems including eligibility and enrollment rules and benefit procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to think globally, strategically, and objectively to effectively translate data into actionable insights and strategies

Leads with solutions and ideas through partnership with various teams

Detail oriented, organized, and can manage multiple assignments successfully in a fast-paced environment

Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills

Confidentially manages highly sensitive information

Demonstrate ability to partner and effectively communicate with senior leadership

Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel (highly critical)

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta

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