Senior International Benefits Analyst

Gallagher•Houston, TX

About The Position

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher. How you'll make an impact Primarily focused on supporting client projects, of moderate to high complexity, concentrated around multinational employee benefits related matters covering, but not limited to; international health & welfare plans, retirement plans, statutory and customary local country specific benefits including leave, perquisites, global medical coverage, expatriate issues/coverage, cross border pensions, multinational pooling, benefit renewal, employment law, and other HR-related issues. Conducts research and prepares recommendations for consulting team and assists in delivering determined service plan through in-depth research, analysis, reporting & presentation. Systematically draws information from a variety of sources, analyzes and identifies implications of data, draws appropriate conclusions, generates viable alternatives, and evaluates consequences of each solution. Collaborates with other team members to recommend solutions/provide technical reports on various client issues. Manages multiple projects with minimal guidance to ensure the quality and timeliness of client deliverables. Participates in the development of the department's products and services offerings. Keeps abreast of all relevant laws and emerging regulations and trends. Assists with the training of new staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 years related experience required.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Office Products.
Advanced skills in MS Excel.
Intermediate knowledge of database systems and their functionalities.
Excellent communication skills written and oral.
Masterful research abilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferably in business, accounting, finance, or human resources.
Microsoft Excel expertise.
Knowledgeable in using various analytical approaches to problem solving.
Specialized knowledge in a global region (Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA); Asia/Pacific; Latin America) strongly preferred.
Exposure to Finance, Tax, and Legal.
Fluency in foreign languages desirable.
Client account management experience.
Work history in some sector of the insurance industry.

Responsibilities

Primarily focused on supporting client projects, of moderate to high complexity, concentrated around multinational employee benefits related matters covering, but not limited to; international health & welfare plans, retirement plans, statutory and customary local country specific benefits including leave, perquisites, global medical coverage, expatriate issues/coverage, cross border pensions, multinational pooling, benefit renewal, employment law, and other HR-related issues.
Conducts research and prepares recommendations for consulting team and assists in delivering determined service plan through in-depth research, analysis, reporting & presentation.
Systematically draws information from a variety of sources, analyzes and identifies implications of data, draws appropriate conclusions, generates viable alternatives, and evaluates consequences of each solution.
Collaborates with other team members to recommend solutions/provide technical reports on various client issues.
Manages multiple projects with minimal guidance to ensure the quality and timeliness of client deliverables.
Participates in the development of the department's products and services offerings.
Keeps abreast of all relevant laws and emerging regulations and trends.
Assists with the training of new staff.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program