Global Benefits Specialist

About the role

This role combines global benefits administration, leave coordination, employee support, reconciliations, compliance, and cross-functional operational work. You’ll partner closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, brokers, insurance carriers, payroll vendors, and Employer of Record (EOR) providers to help ensure employees around the world receive accurate, timely, and well-supported benefits experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Support the administration of global employee benefits programs across the U.S., Canada, Ireland, Brazil, Spain, and other international locations;
• Process enrollments, qualifying life events, status changes, and terminations across HRIS, payroll, and vendor platforms;
• Maintain accurate benefits records and identify discrepancies across systems;
• Carefully coordinate with brokers, carriers, payroll providers, and EOR partners on day-to-day administration and employee inquiries.

What Sets You Up for Success

• 3–5 years of experience in benefits administration, HR operations, payroll operations, or a related field;
• Foundational knowledge of U.S. employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plans, and leave administration;
• Experience supporting employee-facing benefits processes and inquiries;
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in reconciliations, audits, and cross-system reviews;
• Comfortable presenting information in employee orientations or virtual education sessions;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion;
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote, and globally distributed environment.

Compensation

Depending on your skills and experience, you can expect your annual compensation to be between $60,000 – $85,000 USD.