Global Benefits Strategy Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Portugal.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the formulation and execution of Pebl’s worldwide benefits strategy spanning over 150 countries.

• Define and enhance a scalable global benefits roadmap, which includes standardization frameworks alongside localized offerings.

• Ensure that the benefits design aligns with market expansion, competitiveness, and client requirements.

• Manage and optimize Pebl’s global broker and vendor ecosystem.

• Lead the selection process, negotiations, and performance management of partners.

• Establish governance frameworks (SLAs, scorecards, QBRs) to guarantee consistency, quality, and cost-efficiency.

• Oversee the complete implementation and renewal processes on a global scale as well as in the U.S.

• Ensure uniform and scalable processes across enrollments, renewals, and administration.

• Drive standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across various regions and teams.

• Lead or assist in the deployment of benefits administration systems.

• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to enhance Pebl’s in-house platform.

• Improve integration between HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems.

• Utilize automation and AI to minimize manual processes and enhance scalability.

• Lead and nurture a high-performing team that oversees global and U.S. benefits operations.

• Support the benefits P&L through effective cost management, vendor optimization, and strategic design.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in global benefits strategy, preferably within EOR, HCM, brokerage, or multinational settings.

• Extensive knowledge in global and U.S. benefits design, compliance, and vendor management.

• Proven track record in building and scaling benefits programs across various countries.

• Strong experience in managing brokers, insurers, and intricate vendor ecosystems.

• Background in leading benefits system implementations or working closely with Product/Tech teams.

• Demonstrated capability to lead and mentor teams in a dynamic, global environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Time Off

• Parental Leave

• Health and Dental Insurance

• Retirement Savings + Employee Incentive Plan