Senior Benefits Specialist

Saviynt • Milpitas, CA

5d • $85,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Saviynt is seeking a proactive Senior Benefits Specialist to oversee the day-to-day operations, compliance, and administration of its global health and welfare programs. The role supports employees across international entities in a high-growth, rapidly evolving environment and is responsible for building and scaling benefits processes and infrastructure. Retirement, 401(k), and pension programs are managed separately.

The specialist owns administration of global health and welfare benefits and end-to-end Leave of Absence processes, develops operational documentation and employee communications, manages HRIS and EDI issues, reconciles vendor invoices, supports audits and financial reporting, and leads global broker and vendor relationships. The role collaborates with HRBPs, Payroll, and Finance on employee escalations, budgeting, and headcount tracking.

This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in Saviynt offices. Saviynt describes its culture as collaborative and inclusive and notes opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of benefits administration experience, including support for global or international employee populations.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Direct expertise managing complex Leave of Absence programs and statutory leave requirements.
• Strong project management ability and a 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 U.S. regulations, including COBRA, FMLA, ACA, and HIPAA.
• Exceptional adaptability, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced expertise in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), including use of both toolsets for complex data modeling, reporting, and documentation.

Nice To Haves

• CEBS or a related professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administration of global health, medical, dental, vision, life, and statutory fringe benefit programs across international entities.
• Own global and regional Leave of Absence processes, including FMLA, statutory medical leave, parental leave, and disability, with empathy and legal compliance.
• Identify operational gaps, document workflows, and create scalable SOPs, employee benefit guides, and communications.
• Manage vendor EDI feeds, resolve data transmission errors within HRIS platforms, and maintain accurate records across regions.
• Partner with HRBPs, Payroll, and Finance on cross-border employee escalations, budgeting, and headcount tracking.
• Lead monthly invoice reconciliations across global benefit vendors, audit statements for accuracy, and report cost trends to Finance.
• Manage global broker and vendor relationships for renewals, open enrollment, and regional regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.
• May be eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus plan, subject to program rules and applicable factors.
• Learning and opportunities to grow and advance in a career.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior