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Elevate the Employee Experience as our Benefits Manager - US and Canada!
Are you a passionate benefits leader ready to deliver a superior employee experience for a global technology pioneer? Trimble is seeking an innovative Benefits Manager to develop, implement, and oversee our comprehensive benefits portfolio across both the US and Canada. You will guide an agile team, manage robust vendor partnerships, and leverage data and technology to design competitive, compliant health and wellness programs that support our diverse workforce.
About us
Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress.
What Makes This Role Great:
In this role, you will serve as the strategic architect of Trimble's health and wellness portfolio, leading a dedicated benefits team with a strategic directive to leverage AI-driven insights and digital tools to modernize programs across two countries.
Key Exciting Responsibilities
- Develop and manage the end-to-end benefits strategy for the US and Canada, including medical, dental, vision, family, and financial wellbeing programs.
- Partner with Finance, Payroll, Legal, and HRIS teams to optimize plan performance, manage budgets, and lead annual renewal processes with external brokers and carriers.
- Design and deliver clear, engaging benefits communications and education campaigns to drive financial and benefits literacy across the organization.
- Ensure strict regulatory compliance with applicable US and Canadian requirements, overseeing crucial plan documentation and required federal, state, and local filings.
- Leverage digital tools, technology integrations, and data analytics to optimize plan efficiency, track utilization trends, and enhance the overall personalization of the benefits function.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, including deep exposure to strategic plan design, compliance, and vendor management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a closely related field.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local benefits regulations, with the proven analytical skills needed to make data-driven decisions.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with a strong customer-service focus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional certification in benefits management, such as a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation.
- Previous experience managing benefits programs within Canada or across a large, complex, multi-state corporate environment.
LOGISTICS:
Location: Westminster, CO (Preferred), Portland, OR, or Dayton, OH (Onsite 4 days per week)
Travel Requirement: 10%
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US
At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact.
We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.
- You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.
- Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.
- Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."
COMPENSATION
Trimble provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full time schedule. Trimble reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
Hiring Range
$105,600.00–$145,200.00
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Bonus Eligible?
Yes
Commission Eligible?
No
Benefits: Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans. Most of our businesses also offer tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses as well as Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. If this position is identified above as commission- or bonus-eligible, the terms of the commission plan or discretionary bonus plan for which you are eligible will be provided following the employee start date.
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Trimble accepts applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
At Trimble, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Guided by our core values—Belong, Innovate, and Grow—we embrace and celebrate differences, knowing they make us stronger and more innovative. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and advancing opportunities while embracing race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected and diverse characteristic. We are committed to offering our candidates and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs the ability to seek reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law and/or where it would not constitute undue hardship for Trimble. For more, please see Trimble's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
Our mission to transform the way the world works starts with transforming how we work together. By actively listening, asking questions, and taking intentional actions, we cultivate a culture that provides equitable opportunities for everyone to contribute and grow.
Candidate Privacy Notices by Country
If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact careers@trimble.com.
INTRODUCTION
Elevate the Employee Experience as our Benefits Manager - US and Canada!
Are you a passionate benefits leader ready to deliver a superior employee experience for a global technology pioneer? Trimble is seeking an innovative Benefits Manager to develop, implement, and oversee our comprehensive benefits portfolio across both the US and Canada. You will guide an agile team, manage robust vendor partnerships, and leverage data and technology to design competitive, compliant health and wellness programs that support our diverse workforce.
About us
Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress.
What Makes This Role Great:
In this role, you will serve as the strategic architect of Trimble's health and wellness portfolio, leading a dedicated benefits team with a strategic directive to leverage AI-driven insights and digital tools to modernize programs across two countries.
Key Exciting Responsibilities
- Develop and manage the end-to-end benefits strategy for the US and Canada, including medical, dental, vision, family, and financial wellbeing programs.
- Partner with Finance, Payroll, Legal, and HRIS teams to optimize plan performance, manage budgets, and lead annual renewal processes with external brokers and carriers.
- Design and deliver clear, engaging benefits communications and education campaigns to drive financial and benefits literacy across the organization.
- Ensure strict regulatory compliance with applicable US and Canadian requirements, overseeing crucial plan documentation and required federal, state, and local filings.
- Leverage digital tools, technology integrations, and data analytics to optimize plan efficiency, track utilization trends, and enhance the overall personalization of the benefits function.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, including deep exposure to strategic plan design, compliance, and vendor management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a closely related field.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local benefits regulations, with the proven analytical skills needed to make data-driven decisions.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with a strong customer-service focus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional certification in benefits management, such as a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation.
- Previous experience managing benefits programs within Canada or across a large, complex, multi-state corporate environment.
LOGISTICS:
Location: Westminster, CO (Preferred), Portland, OR, or Dayton, OH (Onsite 4 days per week)
Travel Requirement: 10%
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US
At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact.
We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.
- You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.
- Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.
- Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."
COMPENSATION
Trimble provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full time schedule. Trimble reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
Hiring Range
$105,600.00–$145,200.00
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Bonus Eligible?
Yes
Commission Eligible?
No
Benefits: Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans. Most of our businesses also offer tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses as well as Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. If this position is identified above as commission- or bonus-eligible, the terms of the commission plan or discretionary bonus plan for which you are eligible will be provided following the employee start date.
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Trimble accepts applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
At Trimble, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Guided by our core values—Belong, Innovate, and Grow—we embrace and celebrate differences, knowing they make us stronger and more innovative. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and advancing opportunities while embracing race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected and diverse characteristic. We are committed to offering our candidates and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs the ability to seek reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law and/or where it would not constitute undue hardship for Trimble. For more, please see Trimble's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
Our mission to transform the way the world works starts with transforming how we work together. By actively listening, asking questions, and taking intentional actions, we cultivate a culture that provides equitable opportunities for everyone to contribute and grow.
Candidate Privacy Notices by Country
If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact careers@trimble.com.
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Map your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to benefits management. A degree in HR, business administration, or finance aligns cleanly. A degree in an unrelated field requires a detailed explanation of how your coursework supports the specialty occupation claim.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Benefits Manager roles in your target city before salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds that level, so knowing the floor protects you from underpayment risks.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed LCAs for Benefits Manager or HR management roles. Employers with a track record of sponsoring these positions understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over H-1B complexity.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to sponsor your H-1B. Ask the HR or recruiting contact directly before you invest time in interviews. Non-enrolled employers can still hire you on OPT but cannot file an H-1B petition until they complete E-Verify registration.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status
Hospitals, nonprofit research institutions, and universities sponsoring Benefits Managers are often cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual H-1B lottery entirely. If you're open to those sectors, this significantly changes your timeline and reduces filing risk.
Get the petition timeline in writing
Once you have an offer, confirm whether your employer will use premium processing, which USCIS typically adjudicates within 15 business days. Benefits Manager hires often have hard start dates tied to open enrollment cycles, so processing delays can create real operational problems for both sides.
H-1B Visa Benefits Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Benefits Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Benefits Manager positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is standard for the position across the industry. O*NET classifies Benefits Managers in job zone four, which supports the specialty occupation argument. If your employer's job description lists a degree as preferred rather than required, that distinction can create problems during adjudication.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for Benefits Manager roles?
Search Migrate Mate to see employers with verified LCA filing history for Benefits Manager and related HR management positions. DOL publishes LCA disclosure data that shows which companies have certified wages for these roles. Filtering by occupation code and geography gives you a practical shortlist of employers who've already navigated the process, which cuts down the time you spend educating hiring managers about H-1B basics.
Can my employer start my H-1B petition before I finish my OPT or current status?
Yes, and they should. Your employer files the H-1B petition with USCIS while you're still in valid status. If selected in the lottery, your H-1B status begins October 1 of the fiscal year, and a cap-gap provision automatically extends your OPT authorization through that date if your status would otherwise expire before then. Coordinating your offer acceptance and petition filing timeline with your employer's HR team early is essential.
What documents should I prepare to support an H-1B petition for a Benefits Manager position?
You'll need official transcripts, your degree certificate, and any professional certifications such as CEBS or PHR that demonstrate specialized benefits knowledge. If your degree is from a foreign institution, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator is standard. Your employer's attorney will also need your employment history and a detailed job description that clearly establishes the degree requirement for the role.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Benefits Manager sponsorship?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must submit an LCA to DOL certifying your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Benefits Manager prevailing wages vary by metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level for your specific location before finalizing your offer. If the employer's budget falls below the required threshold, they legally cannot certify the LCA and the petition cannot proceed.