We Deliver the Goods:Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much moreGrowth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution systemSafe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respectPosition Purpose
At PFG, We Deliver the Goods for our associates. As Senior Manager of Benefits you’ll play a critical role in delivering our expansive benefit programs for associates across our fast-growing family of companies. In this role, you will set the strategic direction and drive the execution of benefit offerings that directly impact the lives of our associates. Reporting to the Director of Benefits & Wellness, you will be responsible for program development, acquisition integration and benefits team leadership—ensuring our offerings are competitive, cost effective, compliant and aligned with PFG's talent strategy. This is a high-impact role that combines strategic planning, innovative thinking and data-driven decision-making to drive measurable results across recruitment, retention and overall employee well-being. 

Primary Responsibilities Drive strategy and lead continuous improvement of PFG’s comprehensive benefits programs, including health & welfare plans, wellness initiatives, retirement, Employee Stock Purchase Program, mental health, voluntary benefits and more.  Direct management of vendor deliverables, champion innovation and drive ongoing assessment of emerging trends. Develop  Provide strategic leadership on benefits trends and workforce needs, based on strong data analytics and trendsLead benefits integration for M&A deals, including harmonization and post-acquisition alignmentEnsure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA and proper filings). Partner with Legal and broker to assess and mitigate risksCollaborate cross-functionally with HR, finance, legal, and executive leadership to align benefits with business goalsLeverage HRIS, vendor sites and benefits-enrollment systems to automate team functions and reportingDevelop and deliver clear and engaging benefits communication, designed with our employee population in mind. Champion a culture of well-being and benefits literacyOversee audits, filings (e.g., Form 5500), and documentation to maintain regulatory complianceLead and develop a team of benefits professionals, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development Develop and manage the benefits budget, including forecasting and cost containment strategiesRepresent the company in industry forums and benchmarking groupsPerforms other duties as assigned