Global Benefits Specialist – US Employee Benefits, Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +5 more countries.

📋 Description

• Assist in the design, execution, and oversight of global benefits programs.

• Provide analysis and support to ensure benefits programs align with the overarching benefits strategy.

• Tailor benefits programs to meet regional requirements while ensuring uniformity.

• Evaluate enrollment statistics, utilization rates, employee feedback, and additional benefits data.

• Generate reports on trends, program effectiveness, and opportunities for improvement.

• Serve as a liaison for external vendors.

• Aid in vendor renewal and contract negotiations.

• Offer direct assistance to employees regarding benefits options, inquiries, and issue resolution.

• Ensure adherence to benefits regulations as well as regional and local legal requirements.

• Keep records and documentation prepared for audits and regulatory reviews.

• Provide training and support for new benefits offerings.

• Assist with annual benefits renewals and the open enrollment process.

• Collaborate with vendors to update plan details and relay changes to employees.

⛳️ Requirements

• An associate's degree or equivalent education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in benefits administration and management.

• At least 2 years in a global or regional role is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated success in designing and managing complex benefits programs.

• Experience overseeing large-scale benefits administration and management for over 1,000 employees.

• Familiarity with HCM platforms, particularly Dayforce, is strongly preferred.

• Experience in communicating benefits information to a diverse, global workforce.

• Knowledge of benefits regulations across various regions.

• Strong understanding of regional benefits regulations and compliance requirements.

• Excellent analytical skills, capable of interpreting and analyzing benefits data.

• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and negotiate beneficial contracts.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Capability to present information to employees and leadership in a comprehensive and professional manner.

• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Legal authorization to live and work in one of the eligible countries: Philippines, United States, United Kingdom, Hungary, Poland, or Romania.

• Experience with US benefits administration, including ACA, COBRA, Form 5500, 401(k) compliance, open enrollment management, FMLA administration, vendor and broker relationship management, and HRIS platforms like Dayforce.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.

• Full-time position, 40 hours per week.

• Equal opportunity employment.

• Application and interview accommodations are available for applicants who need them.