Global Benefits Specialist (US Employee Benefits & Compliance)
Cielo Talent
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About the opportunity
- The Global Benefits Specialist supports the design, implementation, and administration of global benefits programs, ensuring offerings are competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals.
This role collaborates with the Global Benefits Manager and cross-functional teams to analyze benefits data, manage vendor relationships, and deliver seamless benefits to employees while serving as a key point of contact for inquiries and education.
- This is a remote position open to candidates in the following countries: Philippines, United States, United Kingdom, Hungary, Poland, and Romania.
- Candidates must hold the legal right to live and work in these countries, and the work setup is remote while aligned to support US hours of business.
Key responsibilities
- Assist in designing and implementing global benefits programs by providing detailed analysis and support to ensure alignment with the overall benefits strategy.
- Analyze benefits data and metrics, such as enrollment figures, utilization rates, and employee feedback, and prepare reports to highlight trends and program effectiveness.
- Act as a point of contact for external vendors and support the Global Benefits Manager in negotiations during renewals and contract changes.
- Provide direct support to employees regarding benefits options, handle inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and ensure a positive experience.
- Monitor compliance with benefits regulations, ensuring adherence to regional and local legal requirements while maintaining accurate records for audits.
- Support annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes by updating plan details, communicating changes, and providing training or guidance to employees.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or equivalent education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- 3+ years of experience in benefits administration and management.
- At least 2 years of experience in a global or regional role strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting large-scale organization benefits administration and management for 1,000+ employees.
- Strong understanding of regional benefits regulations and compliance requirements, including US benefits administration, ACA, COBRA, Form 5500, 401(k) compliance, open enrollment, and FMLA administration.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and analyze benefits data and manage vendor relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information to employees and leadership.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant HR certification such as CEBS or SHRM-CP.
- Experience with HCM platforms, with Dayforce strongly preferred.
- Experience in communicating benefits information to a diverse, global workforce.
Job details
- Location: Remote (Philippines, United States, United Kingdom, Hungary, Poland, Romania)
Work Set Up
Remote (aligned to support US hours of business)
Work Authorization
Must hold the legal right to live and work in the eligible countries.
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Key details from the source
- We are seeking a professional with proven experience managing US employee benefits and compliance, supporting large-scale organization benefits administration and management for 1,000+ employees, with expertise in US benefits administration, ACA, COBRA, Form 5500, 401(k) compliance, open enrollment management, FMLA administration, vendor and broker relationship…
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