Senior Benefits Program Manager

The opportunity As the Senior Benefits and Leave Program Manager – AMER, you will be an essential partner within our Rewards team, driving the strategic execution and oversight of benefits and leave programs across the Americas. This is a role for a seasoned expert who thrives on balancing operational discipline with strategic thinking. You will serve as the primary subject-matter expert for complex escalations and the lead architect for process improvements. In this high-impact individual contributor role, you will bridge the gap between regional strategy and world-class employee experience, ensuring our programs remain competitive, compliant, and seamlessly executed. What you'll be doing Complex Program Ownership: Lead large-scale benefits projects, including annual renewals and plan marketing, while influencing the long-term regional benefits strategy. Strategic Leave Management: Oversee complex leave projects and statutory compliance, designing comprehensive playbooks and documentation to standardize administration. Proactive Solution Design: Independently identify gaps in current offerings or internal workflows and propose data-driven solutions to the Senior Benefits Manager. Stakeholder Leadership: Act as the project lead for cross-functional initiatives involving Payroll, Legal, and Finance to ensure total alignment on global standards. Vendor Management: Own primary relationships with external vendors and brokers, driving high-level service delivery and resolving systemic performance issues. Operational Excellence: Establish and lead advanced auditing processes and financial analyses to ensure absolute data integrity and regulatory compliance. What we're looking for Extensive Benefits Expertise: 7+ years of deep experience in benefits administration and leave management within a fast-paced environment. Regional Compliance Knowledge: Strong, up-to-date knowledge of U.S. and Canadian benefits regulations, including statutory leave requirements. Project Leadership: Exceptional project management skills with a proven track record of delivering multiple complex processes and priorities simultaneously. Strategic Collaboration: Experience partnering with Payroll and Legal teams to implement programs that meet both compliance and business needs. Data Proficiency: Advanced skills in Google Sheets or Excel for complex data analysis, tracking, and reporting. Communication Mentorship: Strong ability to provide clear guidance to employees and stakeholders while serving as a professional mentor to peers. You might also have Professional Certification: CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) or an equivalent professional credential. HRIS Mastery: Hands-on experience with Workday or similar enterprise-grade benefits administration platforms. Industry Insight: A keen interest in emerging trends regarding employee wellbeing, engagement, and regional leave innovations Additional information Relocation support is not available for this position Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position Benefits At Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance. Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status. While specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance | Commute subsidy | Employee stock ownership | Competitive retirement/pension plans | Generous vacation and personal days | Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs | Office food snacks | Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support | Employee Resource Groups | Global Employee Assistance Program | Training and development programs | Volunteering and donation matching program Life at Unity Unity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading game engine, powering ... (truncated, view full listing at source)