POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Manager, Benefits is responsible for the implementation, administration and oversight of Company-wide employee benefits plans (health & welfare). The Senior Manager participates in the development of the overall benefits strategy which includes, but is not limited to, supporting the HR leadership in the development of benefits program strategies that support employee attraction and retention while effectively managing fiscal resources.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages and directs the administration of certain employee benefit programs (health & welfare, leave of absence).

• Serves as the main point of contact for third party vendors supporting the benefits programs and manages these vendors to ensure all aspects of administration are handled correctly and in compliance.

• Leads a team of benefit specialists that support the day-to-day administration of the benefit programs including systems administration and employee support.

• Guides the Benefits team in resolving complex employee benefits issues.

• Partners with the Total Rewards department leadership and business leaders to ensure plans support the business strategies, while maintaining competitive and cost-effective Total Rewards programs.

• Works closely with Total Rewards leadership to establish annual benefits budget, tracks, analyzes and reports on monthly spend.

• Develops a benefits communication strategy and executes to effectively relay and notify employees of benefits information. This includes communicating plans and programs through organizational announcement materials, summary plan documents (SPDs), newsletters, and other media / communication vehicles. Ensures compliance with regulatory bodies.

• Ensures company compliance with provisions of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (‘ERISA’). Oversees the submission of reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, insurance commissioners, and other regulatory agencies. Reviews and analyzes changes to state and federal laws pertaining to benefits and reports necessary or suggested changes to management.

• Supports the drafting of materials and administrative needs for the Benefits Committee including partnership with consultants, communication to executives and ensuring decisions are documented and executed.

• Acts as the project manager to lead and direct organizational critical and complex benefits projects. Ensures that projects remain on track and focused on execution of initiatives..

• Participates in benefits vendor selections.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong vendor management skills.

• HRIS and Payroll system knowledge.

• Benefits certification (such as CEBS, ASPPA or equivalent) preferred.

• Experience with collectively bargained benefit plans.

• Experience analyzing and understanding financial and legal regulations, including tax and accounting treatment, ERISA regulations, SEC regulations and filings, and applicable Internal Revenue Code Sections.

• Strategic, analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to engage others as necessary to quickly synthesize.

• Passionate, self-starter with the highest level of integrity and ethics along with demonstrated initiative, planning, team building and problem-solving skills.

• Possesses the ability to proactively communicate & collaborate with different levels and functions in the organization as well the ability to communicate appropriate and useful information to team members and stakeholders.

• Ability to build strong and collaborative relationships with business stakeholders, team members and vendors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7 years of experience in Benefits, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.

• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.

• Short- and long-term disability.

• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).

• Employee discount programs.

• Retirement plan with a generous company match.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.

Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.

Our company values guide our daily actions:

• Safe : We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.

• Committed to Serve : We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.

• Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.

• Driven : We deliver results in the right way.

• Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.

STRATEGY

Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.

We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.

With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.

Recycling and Waste

We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.

Environmental Solutions

Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.

SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION

Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.

The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.

We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.

RECENT RECOGNITION

• Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies

• CDP Discloser

• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies

• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies

• Great Place to Work

• Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global