Senior Benefits Specialist

Saviynt•Atlanta, CA

4d•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. This role supports international employee populations in a high-growth, rapidly evolving environment and is responsible for creating structure, documenting processes, and scaling benefits infrastructure across regions. Retirement, 401(k), and pension programs are managed separately. The specialist owns global and regional Leave of Absence processes and works with employees and internal partners to support benefits administration, compliance, financial accuracy, and a positive employee experience. The role is hybrid, with three days per week in the office. Compensation is estimated at $85,000–$120,000 annually, with possible eligibility for a discretionary bonus. Saviynt describes its total rewards package as competitive and offers opportunities for learning 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 skills 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.
Experience with 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, Drive) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), including use for complex data modeling, reporting, and documentation.

Nice To Haves

CEBS or a related professional certification.

Responsibilities

Administer global health, medical, dental, vision, life, and statutory fringe benefit programs across international entities.
Own end-to-end 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.