Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented, strategic team player to join as a Benefits Manager on Asana's People Team. In this role, you will design and scale foundational benefits programs that drive consistency, well-being, and equity across our North America organization.
You will own key offerings, including health & welfare benefits, wellness, and retirement, ensuring every Asana has access to comprehensive, competitive support.
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Maximize Program Outcomes: Design measurable frameworks for benefits utilization, employee satisfaction, and cost management using data to inform future strategy and investment.
- Apply an AI-first approach to streamline benefits administration and case management, creating personalized employee communications.
Requirements
- Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.
- 6+ years of experience in benefits program management, with a track record of owning and scaling health & welfare, and retirement programs.
- Expertise as a benefits administration system administrator or power user, with demonstrated ability to advise on enrollment strategy, data integrity, and reporting.
- 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.
- Familiarity with total rewards philosophy and inclusive, equity-informed benefits design.
- Clear, compelling communicator, both verbally and in writing, capable of synthesizing complex plan information and guiding employees with empathy.
- Approach problem-solving with a strong sense of urgency, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional time management skills.
- Experience leading cross-functional change and influencing peer and senior stakeholders without direct authority. Comfort designing measurable success metrics and using data to drive decision-making.
What we'll offer
- Estimated base salary range: $164,000 - $186,000
- Comprehensive compensation package
- Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits
- Career coaching & support
- Inclusive family building benefits
- Long-term savings or retirement plans
- In-office culinary options