Sr. Benefits Specialist

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Global Health & Welfare Administration: Own the day-to-day administration of global health, medical, dental, vision, life, and statutory fringe benefit programs across international entities.
• Leave of Absence (LOA) Ownership: Serve as the subject matter expert end-to-end for global and regional Leave of Absence processes (FMLA, statutory medical leave, parental leave, disability) with empathy and legal compliance.
• Process & SOP Creation: Identify operational gaps, document undocumented workflows, and build scalable SOPs, employee benefit guides, and communications from the ground up.
• System & EDI Management: Manage vendor EDI feeds, resolve data transmission errors within HRIS platforms, and ensure accurate record-keeping across regions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with HRBPs, Payroll, and Finance teams on cross-border employee escalations, budgeting, and headcount tracking.
• Financial Reconciliation & Audits: Lead monthly invoice reconciliations across global benefit vendors, audit statements for accuracy, and report cost trends to Finance.
• Vendor & Compliance Leadership: Manage broker and vendor relations globally for renewals, open enrollment, and regional regulatory compliance.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 5+ years of benefits administration experience with a strong background supporting global/international employee populations.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent practical experience); CEBS or related professional certification is a plus.
• Direct expertise managing complex Leave of Absence (LOA) programs and statutory leave requirements.
• Strong project management ability with a proven track record of creating structure, documentation, and SOPs in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms, global benefits administration portals, and EDI feed management.
• Proficiency in invoice reconciliation, financial audits, and cross-functional partnerships with Finance and HRBPs.
• Working knowledge of international statutory benefits and US regulations (COBRA, FMLA, ACA, HIPAA).
• Exceptional adaptability, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced expertise in both Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)—must be comfortable leveraging both toolsets for complex data modeling, reporting, and documentation.