About the job

SummaryBy Outscal

Lead benefits programs for the Americas. 8+ years experience, strong knowledge of regulations, and proven vendor management skills. Must have leadership skills, analytical abilities, and exceptional communication skills.

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Senior Manager, Benefits (AMERICAS)
San Mateo, CA (hybrid*)

The Senior Benefits Manager is responsible for overseeing the design, administration, and communication of employee benefits programs for the Americas region (USA, Canada and Latin America), reporting to the Director, Global Benefits. This role will partner with internal and external stakeholders to optimize and continuously improve the benefits offerings, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. This position will also be responsible for diverse duties to support multiple locations, including interacting with all levels of employees and management enterprise wide.

What You'll be Doing:

  • Benefits Program Management
    • Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs within the Americas region (USA, Canada, Latin America)
    • Evaluate existing benefit programs to ensure competitiveness and alignment with global benefits philosophy and company goals.
    • Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and understanding of benefit offerings.
    • Manage & participate in benchmark surveys to secure relevant market data to inform market competitive analyses and design recommendations.
    • Be an escalation point for employee benefits questions and issues
  • Leadership & Team Management
    • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of direct and indirect reports.
    • Set team goals, monitor performance, and foster professional growth.
    • Ensure smooth daily operations of the benefits team and manage workload distribution.

  • Vendor Management
    • Manage relationships with external vendors, brokers, and consultants.
    • Monitor vendor performance to ensure high-quality service delivery and cost efficiency.
    • Lead negotiations for renewals and RFP processes as needed.
    • Manage new & existing vendor contracts, partnering with internal departments such as legal, procurement and finance.

  • Compliance & Reporting
    • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA, Health & Welfare 5500 filings, annual legal notices and non-discrimination testing, etc.
    • Oversee audits and reporting requirements for all benefit programs.
    • Maintain accurate documentation and records for regulatory purposes.

  • Strategic Planning & Analysis
    • Partner with the Global Benefits Director and senior leadership to align benefits strategy with organizational objectives.
    • Conduct cost analyses, forecasting, and reporting on benefit trends to support decision-making.
    • Research market trends and recommend new programs or changes to current programs to remain competitive.

  • Employee Communication & Education
    • Develop communication strategies to ensure employees understand and utilize benefit programs.
    • Conduct training sessions, open enrollment, and ongoing communication campaigns.

  • Budget Management
    • Manage the benefits fringe calculations and budget in partnership with Finance to ensure cost-effective program management while maintaining competitive offerings.

What We're Looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent career experience will be considered.
  • 8+ years of experience in benefits management, with at least 3 years in a leadership or people management role.
  • 5 years’ experience administering and designing Canadian and Latin-American benefits programs
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to employee benefits.
  • Proven experience managing benefit vendors and negotiating contracts.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to flourish in a team environment; as well as work independently
  • Solution driven using creative and diverse ways to approach a problem or answer a question
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills – specifically MS Excel
  • Experience using Workday preferred!

*PlayStation offers a global hybrid office/remote working model — Flex Modes — which aims to combine the flexibility of remote working with the magic of in-person collaboration. The model is built upon the principle of working together in-person as work requires, with the freedom to work remotely otherwise. 

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. 

In addition, this role
is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

 

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$188,000 - $282,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

$188.0K - $282.0K/yr (Outscal est.)
$235.0K/yr avg.
Aliso Viejo, California, United States

About The Company

Want to take your career to the next level? Search open job vacancies at any of the Sony Interactive sites by visiting playstation.com/careers/


Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.  


For more information about our company, please visit SonyInteractive.com. For more information about PlayStation products, please visit PlayStation.com.

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