Benefits Manager – LATAM

📋 Description

• Oversee the design, policy formulation, vendor selection, and execution of competitive benefits programs aimed at facilitating regional growth.

• Assess existing benefits policies and programs, providing recommendations to ensure they remain competitive, align with CrowdStrike's benefits philosophy, comply with local regulations, and are scalable.

• Keep abreast of legislative and market trends and practices, suggesting modifications as necessary.

• Communicate effectively with employees and leaders to ensure that benefit programs are well understood and valued appropriately.

• Manage relationships and contracts with benefits brokers, carriers, and plan vendors.

• Administer and manage LATAM benefits programs, including health, risk, retirement, time-off, and perks/allowance programs.

• Lead the annual benefits renewal process while educating employees on program changes and utilization.

• Collaborate with the local HR Business Partner on new group benefit plans or adjustments as needed to support business goals.

• Ensure compliance with country-specific regulations and reporting requirements.

• Work closely with internal partners to enhance the benefits program and time-off tracking within Workday.

• Engage in the annual budgeting process and monitor provider and program costs in collaboration with the Finance team.

• Review and authorize benefits invoices to guarantee timely payments.

• Identify and implement process enhancements and automation opportunities by utilizing Workday and other HR technologies to optimize benefits administration, communication, and reporting.

• Develop reporting dashboards to monitor regional benefits costs and utilization, providing actionable insights for internal stakeholders.

• Assist with M&A HR activities for any necessary due diligence and/or integration tasks.

• Support special projects as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Over 8 years of progressive experience in managing international benefits administration, with a focus on LATAM.

• In-depth knowledge of benefits regulations across Latin American countries.

• Proven experience in developing and delivering employee education programs.

• Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions in the context of benefits.

• Experience in the technology industry is a plus.

• Proficiency in Workday is advantageous.

• Fluency in English is required; Spanish and/or Portuguese is highly desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive leader in compensation and equity awards.

• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.

• Generous vacation and holiday policies for relaxation and recharge.

• Paid parental and adoption leave.

• Opportunities for professional development available to all employees, irrespective of level or role.

• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to foster connections.

• Dynamic office culture equipped with world-class amenities.

• Great Place to Work Certified™ globally.