Benefits Manager, NAMER

<p id="p-rc_10838ec6a95bc2d4-72" data-path-to-node="3"><span data-path-to-node="3,0">We are looking for a detail-oriented, strategic team player to join as a Benefits Manager on Asana’s People Team</span><span data-path-to-node="3,2">. In this role, you will design and scale foundational benefits programs that drive consistency, well-being, and equity across our North America organization</span><span data-path-to-node="3,4">. You will own key offerings, including health &amp; welfare benefits, wellness, and retirement, ensuring every Asana has access to comprehensive, competi<span class="citation-5347 citation-end-5347">tive support</span></span><span data-path-to-node="3,6"><span class="citation-5346 citation-end-5346">. The People Team at Asana works to enable all Asanas to achieve our goals as a company in a way that is consistent with our values</span></span><span data-path-to-node="3,8"><span class="citation-5345 citation-end-5345">. We focus on recruiting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent from diverse backgrounds, ensuring that eve</span>ryone can thrive, grow, and make a meaningful impact in support of Asana's broader mission: to help humanity thrive by enabling all teams to collaborate seamlessly and eff<span class="citation-5343 citation-5344 citation-end-5344">ectively</span></span><span data-path-to-node="3,10"><span class="citation-5341 citation-5342 citation-end-5342">.</span></span></p> <p id="p-rc_10838ec6a95bc2d4-73" data-path-to-node="4"><span data-path-to-node="4,0"><span class="citation-5339 citation-5340 citation-end-5340">This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule</span></span><span data-path-to-node="4,2"><span class="citation-5337 citation-5338 citation-end-5338">. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday</span></span><span data-path-to-node="4,4"><span class="citation-5335 citation-5336 citation-end-5336">. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays</span></span><span data-path-to-node="4,6"><span class="citation-5333 citation-5334 citation-end-5334">. Workin</span><span class="citation-5333 citation-end-5333">g from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner</span></span><span data-path-to-node="4,8"><span class="citation-5332 citation-end-5332">.</span> If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements</span><span data-path-to-node="4,10">.</span></p> <p data-path-to-node="5"><strong data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="0">What you’ll achieve</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="6"> <li> <p id="p-rc_10838ec6a95bc2d4-74" data-path-to-node="6,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="6,0,0,0">Partner with the Head of Global Benefits to own the strategy, design, and execution of high-impact benefits programs across the U.S. and Canada</span><span data-path-to-node="6,0,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_10838ec6a95bc2d4-75" data-path-to-node="6,1,0"><span data-path-to-node="6,1,0,0">Shape Benefits Strategy: Design and continuously improve the overall experience, communications, and delivery of benefits programs, maximizing employee well-being and reducing friction for all Asanas</span><span data-path-to-node="6,1,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_10838ec6a95bc2d4-76" data-path-to-node="6,2,0"><span data-path-to-node="6,2,0,0">Manage Vendor and Broker Relationships: Own relationships with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement programs, leading renewals and ongoing performance management</span><span data-path-to-node="6,2,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_10838ec6a95bc2d4-77" data-path-to-node="6,3,0"><span data-path-to-node="6,3,0,0">Serve as the Benefits Systems Expert: Establish yourself as the administrator for our benefits administration platform, advising People Ops and cross-functional teams on strategy for enrollment, data integrity, governance, reporting, and process optimization</span><span data-path-to-node="6,3,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_10838ec6a95bc2d4-78" data-path-to-node="6,4,0"><span data-path-to-node="6,4,0,0">Build Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with stakeholders in People Operations, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and Talent Acquisition to integrate benefits into the end-to-end employee lifecycle and lead cross-functional change initiatives</span><span data-path-to-node="6,4,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_10838ec6a95bc2d4-79" data-path-to-node="6,5,0"><span data-path-to-node="6,5,0,0">Ensure Compliance: Maintain deep working knowledge of relevant regulations (including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, and state-specific leave laws), ensuring programs and plan documents remain compliant</span><span data-path-to-node="6,5,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_10838ec6a95bc2d4-80" data-path-to-node="6,6,0"><span data-path-to-node="6,6,0,0">Maximize Program Outcomes: Design measurable frameworks for benefits utilization, employee satisfaction, and cost management using data to inform future strategy and investment</span><span data-path-to-node="6,6,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_10838ec6a95bc2d4-81" data-path-to-node="6,7,0"><span data-path-to-node="6,7,0,0">Apply an AI-first approach to streamline benefits administration and case management, creating personalized employee communications</span><span data-path-to-node="6,7,0,2">.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="7"><strong data-path-to-node="7" data-index-in-node="0">About you</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="8"> <li> <p id="p-rc_10838ec6a95bc2d4-82" data-path-to-node="8,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="8,0,0,0">Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making</span><span data-path-to-node="8,0,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_10838ec6a95bc2d4-83" data-path-to-node="8,1,0"><span data-path-to-node="8,1,0,0">6+ years of experience in benefits program management, with a track record of owning and scaling health &amp; welfare, and retirement programs</span><span data-path-to-node="8,1,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_10838ec6a95bc2d4-84" data-path-to-node="8,2,0"><span data-path-to-node="8,2,0,0">Expertise as a benefits administration system administrator or power user, with demonstrated ability to advise on enrollment strategy, data integrity, and reporting</span><span data-path-to-node="8,2,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_10838ec6a95bc2d4-85" data-path-to-node="8,3,0"><span data-path-to-node="8,3,0,0">Strong working knowledge of NAMER benefits compliance requirements (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, and state paid leave laws); familiarity with Canadian benefits programs is a plus</span><span data-path-to-node="8,3,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_10838ec6a95bc2d4-88" data-path-to-node="8,6,0"><span data-path-to-node="8,6,0,0"><span class="citation-5328 citation-5329 citation-end-5329">Familiarity with total rewards philosophy and inclusive, equity-informed benefits design</span></span><span data-path-to-node="8,6,0,2"><span class="citation-5326 citation-5327 citation-end-5327">.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_10838ec6a95bc2d4-89" data-path-to-node="8,7,0"><span data-path-to-node="8,7,0,0"><span class="citation-5324 citation-5325 citation-end-5325">Clear, compelling communicator, both verbally and in writing, capable of synthesizing complex plan information and guiding e</span><span class="citation-5324 citation-end-5324">mployees with empathy</span></span><span data-path-to-node="8,7,0,2"><span class="citation-5323 citation-end-5323">.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_10838ec6a95bc2d4-90" data-path-to-node="8,8,0"><span data-path-to-node="8,8,0,0"><span class="citation-5322 citation-end-5322">Approach problem-solving with a strong sense of urgency, metic</span>ulous<span class="citation-53