Hugo Boss Benefits Manager

About Hugo Boss

Founded in 1924 and headquartered in Metzingen, Germany, HUGO BOSS is a global premium fashion group whose BOSS and HUGO brands offer distinct expressions of contemporary style. With roots in tailoring, its collections span clothing, accessories and fragrances, combining design expertise with international commercial reach. As an employer, the group offers career paths across creative disciplines, product development, retail, digital commerce and corporate functions. Its international operations bring together diverse professional expertise, with opportunities to contribute to brand development and customer experience.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage US and Canada benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, COBRA, disability, life insurance, retirement, and ancillary benefit plans.
• Support health, welfare, and retirement plan design; analyze program effectiveness with brokers; and oversee annual open enrollment.
• Research and respond to employee benefits inquiries, liaise with insurance carriers and brokers, and resolve issues promptly.
• Manage benefits enrollment and troubleshoot discrepancies with the enrollment platform and vendor websites.
• Research and develop wellness initiatives for US and Canada business areas.
• Educate employees on benefit plan options and conduct new-hire benefits orientations with the Corporate HR Generalist.
• Create benefits communications and materials, including enrollment guides, initiative announcements, and legislative updates.
• Process group insurance invoices and reconcile them quarterly with the Senior Director, Total Rewards and Accounting.
• Recommend benefits programs based on research into industry trends and developments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements, consulting brokers and ERISA counsel and advising management on required actions.
• Manage and maintain employee benefits files and ensure compliance with support from HRIS and Total Rewards colleagues.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including agencies, benefit plan administrators, brokers, Legal, and Finance.
• Oversee US leave of absence and ADA case administration by Guardian LeavePro, including statutory and non-statutory short- and long-term disability claims.
• Ensure consistent leave administration procedures across channels, document processes, and train new managers.
• Provide employee support throughout the leave process and maintain a high level of service.
• Manage complex leave cases with HR Managers, address escalated matters, and recommend solutions.
• Manage the integration of other leaves, including Workers’ Compensation and COVID paid sick leave.
• Serve as a leave subject matter expert; track applicable laws and regulatory changes; and recommend policy and process changes to maintain federal and state compliance.
• Maintain leave trackers, identify trends, and ensure accurate, legally compliant leave records.
• Support US Workers’ Compensation case management, liaising with brokers, adjusters, and Nurse Case Managers on return-to-work options.
• Manage annual Workers’ Compensation audits and assist with policy renewals.
• Respond to claim inquiries, resolve issues, and advise employees about their benefits.
• Ensure Workers’ Compensation posting notices are compliant at covered locations.
• Manage annual Health & Safety Sustainability Reports.
• Assist with OSHA reporting requirements for the Savannah Distribution Center.
• Ensure HRIS data is accurate and complete against benefit systems.
• Partner with Payroll on benefits data interface feeds and resolve issues.
• Run HRIS reports as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of experience administering a full range of benefits programs and managing leaves of absence.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, multi-state, and local regulations, including statutory disability and paid sick leaves; filing and compliance requirements for employee benefit programs; ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, PFL, ADA, Section 125, Workers’ Compensation, Medicare, and IRS and DOL requirements.
• Sound judgment and effective decision-making in the organization’s best interests.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Project management skills and ability to collaborate across departments and teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Skills

Experience

At least 7 years administering a full range of benefits programs and managing leaves of absence.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is USD 110,000 per annum.

Benefits

21 paid days off, prorated in the first year, plus a day off for the employee’s birthday; paid parental leave for full-time employees; medical, dental, and vision benefits with an HSA option; 401(k) with company match; SHIP share investment program, offering eligible employees the opportunity to acquire HUGO BOSS AG shares at special conditions; FSA; employee discount program; voluntary benefits and critical illness coverage; company-sponsored life and disability benefits; Employee Assistance Program; discounts on auto, home, and pet insurance.

Culture

Hugo Boss combines German tailoring heritage with a contemporary, globally minded approach, creating a workplace where precision, creativity and commercial awareness are central. Its teams work across design, retail and digital functions, with an emphasis on collaboration, innovation and delivering a consistent premium brand experience.

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