Director of Benefits, North America

Company: Holcim
Location: Skokie
Posted on: May 2, 2025

Job Description:

Director of Benefits, North America at Holcim summary:
The Director of Benefits for North America at Holcim is responsible for strategizing, designing, and overseeing the company's health and welfare benefit plans to align with organizational objectives and improve employee engagement. This role entails managing various employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering relationships with benefits providers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in benefits management and a proven track record of leading benefits design and integration efforts.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America's oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America's leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

Description:
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Director of Benefits for North America is responsible for the strategic direction, design, and oversight of all company health and welfare benefit plans to ensure alignment with the company's objectives, enhance the employee experience, increase engagement, and support the company's goal of being an employer of choice.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Lead the design and improvement of employee benefits programs, including but not limited to health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and administration practices.
• Drive creative design thinking and identify opportunities for benefits program improvements.
• Provide oversight for union-sponsored Multi Employer Pension Plans MEPPs).
• Stay current with laws and regulations in the US and Canada (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and other relevant legislation) and ensure that all benefits programs comply with applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Manage all aspects of relationships with benefits providers such as consultants, insurance companies, retirement plan administrators, wellness program vendors, and other third-party providers.
• Develop communication strategies to optimally communicate benefits information to employees, ensuring they understand the value and options available to them.
• Lead the employee benefits analysis for acquisition targets and manage acquisition employee benefits integration.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  Education: Bachelor's degree
  Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
  Field of Study Preferred: Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  
  Required Work Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive North American benefits experience, with a minimum of five years in a leadership role.
  • Extensive experience managing acquisition due diligence and integration.
  • Experience effectively working with people throughout an organization, including front-line employees and executives.
  • Demonstrated experience managing confidential and sensitive information, and properly maintaining this information.
  • Experience giving and receiving often complex and sensitive information in both verbal and written communications.
  • Hands-on leader who has a proven ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, clearly communicate expectations, and meet deadlines. Required Training/Certifications: Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), are a plus.
    Required Computer and Software Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
    
    Additional Requirements:
    • Thorough knowledge of health, retirement, disability and leave plans, self-insured benefits, and applicable regulations in the U.S. and Canada.
    • Extensive project management skills to oversee multiple benefit programs simultaneously.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sense of urgency, attention to detail and accuracy, well-organized and able to prioritize in a fast-paced and high-performing environment.
    • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
    • Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests. WHAT WE OFFER
      • Competitive salary
      • Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
      • Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
      • Holistic Health & Well-being programs
      • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
      • Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
      • Paid time off & paid holidays
      • Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
      • Educational Assistance Program
      • Dress for your day YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
        At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you'll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You'll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it's only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
        
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        In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com . This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.
        
        Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.
        
        We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.
        
        While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
        
        
        
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        employee benefits, health insurance, retirement plans, benefits strategy, compliance, employee engagement, project management, workplace wellness, labor relations, benefits administration
        

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