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Benefits Manager - North America

Teflon, Wilmington, DE, United States


Benefits Manager - North America
Hybrid position available at the Wilmington, DE Headquarters, reporting directly to the Vice President of Total Rewards & HR Operations.

Position Overview
The Benefits Manager oversees the strategy, budget, administration, compliance, and communication of health, welfare, and retirement benefit programs for Chemours’ U.S. and Americas employees. This role ensures effective benefits delivery, promotes employee awareness, and supports the organization’s total rewards strategy while maintaining strong financial oversight and cost control.

Responsibilities

In partnership with the VP of Total Rewards, develop and own the long‑term Benefits strategy aligned with overall Total Rewards strategy and organizational goals.

Manage daily operations of benefits administration, including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k) plans.

Oversee vendor relationships, ensuring optimum partnerships to support the employee experience.

Serve as the primary point of contact for complex employee inquiries and escalated issues, resolving problems with empathy and professionalism.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA).

Lead annual open enrollment, audit, and benefit plan renewal processes.

Collaborate with HR, payroll, finance, and external vendors to ensure seamless administration and accurate financial reporting.

Analyze benefit utilization and trends; recommend improvements and cost‑saving opportunities.

Maintain strong cost management and budget oversight, monitoring program costs and ROI.

Prepare and present benefits communications and educational materials to diverse audiences.

Participate in the design and implementation of new benefits programs and policies.

Manage and mentor the Benefits team, providing training, coaching, and performance feedback.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

7+ years of experience in benefits administration, with 3+ years in a managerial or lead role.

Experience in benefits administration, strategy development, and vendor relationship management.

Strong cost management and financial/budgeting focus.

Strong knowledge of U.S. employee benefits laws and regulations.

Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

CEBS or other benefits certification.

Experience with Workday and benefits platforms; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company‑paid Volunteer Day

Pay Range (in local currency): $141,120.00 - $220,500.00

Chemours Level: 28

Annual Bonus Target: 16%

Cost‑range and incentive information is a general guideline and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered include responsibilities, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, and market data. Incentive pay is dependent on business results, performance, and terms of specific plans.

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non‑discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E‑Verify employer.

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation.

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1‑B visa, F‑1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non‑immigrant status) is not currently available for this position.

For more information on Chemours and our culture, visit Chemours.com/careers.

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