Benefits Manager, North America

Job Overview:

We're looking for a Benefits Manager, North America who's fired up about building a scalable, tech‑enabled, outstanding benefits model spanning the US, Canada, and Mexico. Someone who thrives at the intersection of expertise, innovation, and operational excellence. You'll own end-to-end benefits operations across the US, Canada, and Mexico, combining deep subject matter expertise with a focus on simplification, automation, and long-term sustainability. Working across People, Finance, and external partners, you'll ensure our model operates seamlessly and scales with confidence. The world of benefits is transforming fast — automation is taking care of the routine, leaving space for the work that truly matters: complex, strategic, high‑impact problem‑solving that elevates the employee experience across an entire region. Here is an opportunity for you to own it. If you're ready to shape the future of benefits at scale, Arm wants you.

Responsibilities:

Own and evolve the operating model for benefits delivery across North America, ensuring it is scalable, efficient, and fit for future growth. Lead annual enrollment, driving accuracy, automation, and a seamless experience for our people. Design and optimize a high-performing vendor ecosystem, ensuring clear accountability, strong performance, and effective integration across partners. Build and maintain robust compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to US regulatory requirements (ERISA, IRS, DOL, ACA) while reducing manual intervention and risk. Resolve complex or high-risk issues, while identifying root causes and driving systemic improvements to reduce recurrence. Act as a trusted expert across functions , influencing decisions across Payroll, Finance, and People. Root out inefficiencies, by finding opportunities to simplify, automate, and scale benefits operations. Support M&A activity and major change initiatives, ensuring effective integration of plans, vendors, and processes.

Required Skills and Experience :

Deep expertise in US benefits operations, including self-funded health plans and retirement programs. Solid understanding of US regulatory environment (ERISA, COBRA, IRS, DOL, ACA, etc.). Proven experience managing complex vendor ecosystems and benefit technology platforms. Track record of owning end-to-end operations, including annual enrollment and audits. Ability to operate as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor across functions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and risk awareness. Experience supporting or leading benefits workstreams in M&A is a plus. Designation such as Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) preferred. Why join Arm? : This is your chance to contribute to a company that's redefining what's possible in technology. Arm technology is behind more than 86 billion chips, empowering everything from smartphones to supercomputers. Our innovation reaches across industries and the way we work reflects that bold, collaborative spirit. We're proud of our culture. It's inclusive, forward-thinking, and built around enabling every colleague to thrive. If you're passionate about benefits and want to help shape an experience where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to do their best work, we'd love to hear from you. Additional Information Please note this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship, and therefore the successful candidate must have the right to work in the U.S. without relying on sponsorship by Arm. Please note that no relocation package is available for this role. 10x Mindset at Arm At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Read more about how we bring the 10x mindset to life on the Arm blog. Didn't find what you were looking for? Join our talent community. Click here to get started. Accommodations at Arm At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunities at Arm Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Hybrid Working at Arm Arm's hybrid approach to working is centred around flexibility, where we split our time between the office and other locations to get our work done. Within that framework, we empower groups and teams to determine their own particular hybrid working pattern, depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Salary Range:

$132,600-$179,400 per year We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations at Arm At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process. Hybrid Working at Arm Arm's approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you. Equal Opportunities at Arm Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.