Benefits Specialist - Design & Strategy

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Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in benefits design and strategy, including international experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills- they will collaborate with team members at all levels.
• Project management skills.
• Prior experience running pension and retirement projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• Manage & Finalize Benefits Renewals – oversee insured benefits renewals within your assigned regions, working closely with brokers and vendors to negotiate terms, optimize plan design, and drive cost-effective solutions.
• Manage pension and retirement savings projects, ensuring compliance with legislative changes across regions while coordinating updates, implementation, and tracking with internal teams and external partners.
• Act as a Liaison Between Teams – serve as the main point of contact between the Benefits Design Team and internal partners such as People Operations and Benefits Operations, ensuring they are informed about renewal outcomes, negotiation results, and key updates.
• Ensure Compliance & Process Optimization – track benefits programs, conduct audits, and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance with plan guidelines.
• Lead Benefits Projects & Stakeholder Communication – oversee benefits initiatives with brokers and vendors, keeping internal teams informed while enhancing the employee experience for both internal and external employees.
• Monitor Market Trends & Recommend Enhancements – stay updated on market data and industry trends, collaborating with partners and vendors to ensure competitive and sustainable benefits offerings.