Manager, Global Benefits

Geotab · Sydney

People & Recruiting

Who we are:

Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.

Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.

Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram.

Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Manager, Global Benefits who will lead the design, strategy, and administration of Geotab’s employee benefits programs across multiple international markets, including Canada, the United States, EMEA (including Dubai, UAE), LATAM, and other global locations. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

This role is accountable for aligning benefits strategy with business objectives, integrating AI and data-driven tools to modernize program delivery, and supporting organizational growth through M&A activity. The Global Benefits Manager leads a team of benefits professionals and serves as the subject matter expert and strategic partner to HR leadership, Finance, and senior business stakeholders on all matters related to global benefits.

How you'll make an impact:

Design and execute a globally consistent yet locally responsive benefits strategy aligned with Geotab's Total Rewards philosophy and employee value proposition. Lead annual benefits planning including plan design reviews, renewal negotiations, benchmarking, and cost modeling across all regions.
Oversee benefits program administration across all active Geotab geographies including Canada, the US, UAE/Dubai, EMEA, and LATAM. Ensure programs reflect local statutory requirements, market norms, and cultural expectations in each region. Partner with in-country HR and legal counsel to maintain compliance with local benefit regulations and reporting obligations.
Lead benefits due diligence and integration workstreams for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Assess acquired entity benefit programs, identify harmonization opportunities and risks, and develop integration plans balancing employee experience with cost and compliance considerations.
Champion the use of AI tools and data analytics to improve benefits program effectiveness, employee experience, and operational efficiency. Evaluate and implement AI-powered benefits platforms, decision-support tools, and personalization capabilities. Use predictive analytics to forecast utilization trends, model costs, and support strategic planning.
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), ticketing protocols, and workflow routing to systematize benefits inquiry management and reduce ad-hoc demand on the team. Drive continuous improvement in how the benefits function operates, freeing team capacity for strategic and value-added work.
Manage relationships with global benefits brokers, insurers, third-party administrators, and technology vendors. Lead RFP processes, contract negotiations, and performance reviews.
Lead, develop, and mentor a team of benefits specialists and administrators across regions. Set clear performance expectations, provide coaching and feedback, and build team capability.
Design and execute benefits communication strategies that drive awareness, engagement, and informed decision-making across a global, multilingual workforce.
Ensure all benefit programs comply with applicable legislation across jurisdictions. Oversee regulatory filings, audits, and plan documentation.
Define and track KPIs for global benefits programs. Produce executive-level reporting and present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

What you'll bring to this role:

8–10 years of overall benefits management experience, including at least 5 years in a global capacity, with proven expertise in negotiating vendor contracts, delivering executive-level reporting and recommendations to senior leadership, and managing compliance with international data privacy regulations such as GDPR and PIPEDA.
3–5 years of supervisory experience, including direct supervision of benefits specialists or administrators, and 2–3 years of experience leading in a matrixed or global HR environment.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and progressive work experience in global benefits may be considered.
Professional HR certification such as CEBS, CHRL (or equivalent), GPHR, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CP is preferred.
Ability to develop and execute a multi-year global benefits strategy aligned with business priorities, workforce trends, and the competitive talent landscape.
Deep knowledge of benefits program design and administration across multiple geographies, with particular expertise in North America, EMEA (including Dubai, UAE), and LATAM markets.
Demonstrated experience conducting benefits due diligence and leading benefits integration during mergers and acquisitions.
Practical experience or confidence leveraging AI-enabled HR technology, benefits platforms, and analytics tools to improve program design and administration.
Proven ability to lead and develop a team of benefits professionals.
Strong ability to model benefit costs, analyze utilization data, evaluate vendor proposals, and produce financial summaries for senior stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to translate complex benefits information for diverse audiences from frontline employees to the executive team.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects including open enrollment, plan transitions, M&A integrations, and technology implementations.
Strong working knowledge of multi-jurisdictional employment law, benefits regulation, and governance requirements.
Approximately 10–20% travel, including travel to international locations, broker/vendor meetings, M&A site visits, and quarterly visits to HQ.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Why job seekers choose Geotab:

Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only

How we work:

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!

We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to read our Privacy Notice.

The annual base salary for this position is the expected annual salary for this role, and may be subject to change. Geotab offers various perks and benefits and other compensation components that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary for this position depends on a variety of factors such as but not limited to skills, qualifications, education and overall experience, including the location the applicant lives while performing the job. This also includes equity with other team members and alignment with local market data. All offers of employment are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work and the individual's ability to pass a background check.

Hiring Range

$116,200—$155,000 CAD