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Benefits Manager NORAM

Clariant Corporation
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
500 East Morehead Street (Show on map)
Sep 02, 2025
Job ID: 40511 \| Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA At Clariant, our people are our greatest asset and the way we care for them defines who we are. As Benefits Manager NORAM, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience for colleagues across the U.S. and Canada. This is an opportunity to influence strategy, champion well-being, and deliver innovative programs that make life healthier, more secure, and more rewarding for our teams. You'll be part of a collaborative Total Rewards team that thrives on impact while taking ownership of key initiatives. In this role, you'll partner closely with HR, vendors, and business leaders to ensure Clariant provides benefits that are meaningful, competitive, and fully compliant. Responsibilities You will coordinate day-to-day benefits administration with our HR Services Hub, ensuring a seamless employee experience. Act as the primary liaison with external benefits vendors, driving accountability and service excellence. You'll lead the annual benefits enrollment process, including communications that make complex choices clear, engaging, and accessible to diverse audiences. Monitor benefits utilization data, identify trends, and make recommendations that balance value, cost, and employee satisfaction. Support compliance with federal, state, and local benefits regulations, including audits and reporting requirements. You'll evaluate program competitiveness by benchmarking against industry standards and best practices. Manage wellness initiatives across the region, measuring their effectiveness and aligning them to employee needs. Drive specific regional Total Rewards projects from design through implementation, using exceptional problem-solving skills and a solutions-oriented mindset to overcome challenges. Partner with leaders to develop communication strategies that make benefits programs easy to understand and foster employee engagement. Work independently and take ownership of projects while collaborating effectively across HR, Finance, and business teams to achieve shared outcomes. Research emerging benefits and total rewards trends to anticipate future needs and opportunities. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; Master's degree preferred. 5-8 years of relevant experience in Benefits with exposure to Compensation; project management experience preferred. Comprehensive understanding of benefits design, funding mechanisms, and administration Proficient knowledge of laws, regulations, and compliance requirements Advanced skills in developing clear and engaging communication strategies Ability to translate complex benefits concepts to diverse audiences Self-directed, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team #LI-HA1 Whats in it for you? Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances Paid Holidays PTO time with a carry-over benefit Tuition Reimbursement Wellness Program EAP Program Spending and Savings Accounts Life/AD&D Insurance Disability Insurance Pet Insurance Online discount Mall Auto/Home Insurance Identity Theft Protection Legal Services Plan Hannah Andrepont Talent Acquisition Manager US & CA (832) 663-3948 Hannah.andrepont@clariant.com Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties. At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. . Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law. Learn more about Clariant Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn