Global Benefits Specialist (US Employee Benefits & Compliance)

Cielo•Wauwatosa, WI

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Global Benefits Specialist supports the design, implementation, and administration of global benefits programs, ensuring offerings are competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals. Working closely with the Global Benefits Manager and cross-functional teams, the specialist analyzes benefits data, manages vendor relationships, supports compliance, and helps deliver benefits to employees. The role is a key contact for benefits inquiries and helps employees understand their options. This remote role is open to candidates in the Philippines, United States, United Kingdom, Hungary, Poland, and Romania who have the legal right to live and work in the relevant country. The work schedule is aligned with US business hours. The position focuses on US employee benefits and compliance, including support for large-scale benefits administration for organizations with 1,000 or more employees. Relevant areas include US benefits administration, ACA, COBRA, Form 5500 and 401(k) compliance, open enrollment, FMLA administration, vendor and broker relationships, and HRIS platforms, with Dayforce preferred.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in benefits administration and management.
Experience supporting benefits administration and management for a large-scale organization of 1,000 or more employees.
Proven track record of designing and managing complex benefits programs.
Strong understanding of regional benefits regulations and compliance requirements.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret benefits data.
Ability to manage vendor relationships and negotiate favorable contracts.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to present detailed information professionally to employees and leadership.
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Legal right to live and work in the country where the candidate is based among the listed countries.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or relevant HR certification, such as CEBS or SHRM-CP.
At least 2 years of experience in a global or regional role.
Experience with HCM platforms such as Dayforce.
Experience communicating benefits information to a diverse, global workforce.
Familiarity with benefits regulations across different regions and working in a multinational environment.
Experience with US benefits administration and compliance, including ACA, COBRA, Form 5500, 401(k), open enrollment, and FMLA administration.

Responsibilities

Assist in designing and implementing global benefits programs through analysis and support aligned with the overall benefits strategy.
Work with the Global Benefits Manager to adapt programs to regional needs while maintaining consistency.
Analyze enrollment figures, utilization rates, employee feedback, and other benefits data to support decisions and continuous improvement.
Prepare reports on trends, program effectiveness, and opportunities for enhancement.
Serve as a point of contact for external vendors.
Support the Global Benefits Manager in negotiations during renewals and contract changes to secure favorable terms and maintain service quality.
Respond to employee benefits inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and support a positive employee experience.
Monitor compliance with benefits regulations and ensure programs meet regional and local legal requirements.
Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.
Provide training or guidance to employees on new benefits offerings.
Support annual benefits renewal and open enrollment, coordinating plan updates with vendors and communicating changes to employees.
Ensure benefits information is accurate and employees have resources to make informed enrollment choices.
Perform other duties as assigned.