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About the Role

This senior individual contributor role focuses on developing and advancing National Grid's global benefits strategy across the U.S. and U.K. Reporting to the Global Benefits Director, the position involves strategic evaluation of employee benefit programs, market competitiveness assessments, plan design, benchmarking, pricing analysis, and executive recommendations to support business objectives. The role requires a strong consulting mindset with expertise in benefits strategy, plan design, financial analysis, and executive stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain National Grid's global benefits strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned with business and Total Rewards objectives.
Lead strategic evaluations of health, welfare, retirement, leave, wellbeing, life, disability, and voluntary benefit programs.
Conduct market benchmarking and competitive assessments to evaluate plan competitiveness and emerging industry trends.
Develop benefit plan design recommendations supported by market intelligence, workforce insights, financial modeling, and employee experience data.
Develop benefits scorecards, executive dashboards, and evaluation frameworks measuring competitiveness, utilization, financial performance, and return on investment.
Lead pricing analyses, contribution strategy modeling, healthcare trend analysis, financial forecasting, and business case development.
Lead consultant and vendor RFPs, including requirements development, proposal evaluation, pricing comparisons, finalist recommendations, and contract strategy.
Partner with internal teams and external consultants to evaluate strategic opportunities and optimize benefit investments.
Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational restructuring through benefits due diligence, integration planning, and harmonization strategies.
Monitor U.S. and global benefits trends, legislative developments, and market innovations to inform future strategy.
Present strategic recommendations and executive-level materials to senior leadership and governance committees.
Partner with Benefits Operations, Compliance, Payroll, and Communications teams to ensure strategic initiatives are effectively implemented.
Lead or support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned in support of Total Rewards and broader People Function priorities.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in employee benefits, Total Rewards, benefits strategy, or benefits consulting.
Minimum of 5 years of experience leading or playing a key role in benefits strategy, plan design, benchmarking, pricing analysis, benefit evaluations, or strategic consulting engagements.
Demonstrated expertise in both UK and US benefits, or broader global benefits strategy, is preferred.
Experience leading consultant and vendor RFPs, strategic sourcing initiatives, and vendor evaluations.
Demonstrated experience conducting benefit program evaluations, market benchmarking, pricing analysis, financial modeling, and executive business case development.
Experience supporting M&A due diligence, benefit integration, and harmonization.
Experience working within a consulting firm (e.g., Mercer, WTW, Aon) or a large complex organization is preferred.
Strong analytical, financial, project management, communication, and executive presentation skills.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead enterprise-wide strategic initiatives without direct people management.
Must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Skills

Benefits strategy
Plan design
Financial analysis
Executive stakeholder engagement
Consulting mindset
Market benchmarking
Pricing analysis
RFP leadership
M&A support
Vendor management
Financial modeling
Project management
Communication
Executive presentation

Location

Brooklyn, NY
Waltham, MA

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
8+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree required
MBA, Master's degree, or CEBS certification preferred

Salary/Compensations

Brooklyn: $158,000-$185,000
Waltham: $148,000-$173,000

About the Company

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment.
National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.
We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

Equal Opportunity

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment.
National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.
We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.