Benefits Specialist

1 Hour ago • 5 Years +
Human Resource

Job Description

The Benefits Specialist will manage and optimize global employee benefits programs, including health, welfare, retirement, and pension plans, for employees and customers. This role ensures compliance with applicable country, state, and federal regulations across various locations, with a specific focus on the APAC region. Responsibilities include accurate benefits administration and data management, coordinating with payroll and external vendors, communicating benefits information, leading open enrollment, and contributing to strategic benefits development to enhance employee well-being and align with organizational goals.
Good To Have:
  • Professional HR or benefits certification.
Must Have:
  • Manage and optimize global employee benefits programs (health, welfare, retirement, pension).
  • Ensure compliance with applicable country, state, and federal regulations.
  • Provide expert guidance on all benefits-related matters to employees, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Analyze existing benefits plans and implement new initiatives.
  • Lead the open enrollment process and coordinate with vendors.
  • Contribute to the development of competitive benefits strategies.
  • Focus on the APAC region, requiring in-depth knowledge of APAC benefits regulations and market practices.
  • Ensure accuracy of all benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations in the HRIS.
  • Perform ongoing audits of benefits-related data.
  • Coordinate with payroll teams for accurate benefits deductions and reporting.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for HRBPs, HR Specialists, and customer service teams.
  • Partner with benefits providers, brokers, and third-party administrators.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with insurance carriers and third-party vendors.
  • Coordinate the design, review, and updating of benefit communication materials.
  • Develop, conduct, and participate in presentations and training sessions for employees.
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding plan provisions, enrollments, and status changes.
  • Manage Benefits renewal projects.
  • Coordinate the planning and execution of annual open enrollment and wellness programs.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to document, streamline, and improve benefits processes.
  • Analyze benefits usage and costs, providing recommendations for plan improvements.
  • 5+ years of experience in employee benefits or related fields.
  • In-depth understanding of employee benefits and applicable laws.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Customer-centric with excellent project management skills.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment, demonstrating initiative and proactivity.
  • Commitment to ongoing process improvements and optimizing benefits administration.
  • High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of benefits administration.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
  • Prior experience with Workday and proficiency with Google suite, ServiceNow, Jira, ADP, Salesforce, Zendesk or similar software.
Perks:
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Flexibility and resources
  • Opportunity to expand skills
  • Opportunity to reshape the future of work

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About this position

The Benefits Specialist will be responsible for managing and optimizing global employee benefits programs, including health and welfare, retirement, and pension plans, for both employees and customers. This role ensures compliance with applicable country, state, and federal regulations across the various locations where we operate. As a key resource for employees, customers, and stakeholders, you will provide expert guidance on all benefits-related matters. Your responsibilities will include analyzing existing benefits plans, implementing new initiatives, leading the open enrollment process, coordinating with vendors, and contributing to the development of competitive benefits strategies that promote employee well-being and align with organizational goals. This role requires a proactive approach to enhancing the employee benefits experience while ensuring the effective administration of benefits programs.

What you will do

This role is focused on the APAC region, requiring in-depth knowledge of APAC benefits regulations and market practices. We are seeking an individual with proven expertise in navigating the complexities of benefits administration across diverse APAC countries.

Benefits Administration & Data Management:

  • Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations in the HRIS, providing accurate data to vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Perform ongoing audits of benefits-related data, ensuring data integrity and enhancing benefits reporting.
  • Ensure processes and procedures are in place to capture and maintain consistent, accurate benefit-related data.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

  • Coordinate with payroll teams to ensure accurate benefits deductions and reporting.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for HRBPs, HR Specialists, customer service teams, and other stakeholders on all benefits-related matters.
  • Partner with benefits providers, brokers, and third-party administrators to evaluate and improve plan offerings, resolve issues, and negotiate contracts.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with insurance carriers and third-party vendors, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Benefit Communication & Education:

  • Coordinate the design, review, and updating of benefit communication materials to support benefit education and improve operational efficiency.
  • Develop, conduct, and participate in presentations and training sessions to educate employees about new and changing benefits programs.
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding plan provisions, enrollments, status changes, and other general benefits-related questions.
  • Manage Benefits renewal projects

Program Management & Process Improvement:

  • Coordinate the planning and execution of the annual open enrollment process, wellness programs, and other global benefits initiatives.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to document, streamline, and continuously improve benefits-related processes.
  • Analyze benefits usage and costs, providing recommendations for plan improvements and design changes that balance employee needs and operational goals.

Special Projects & Strategic Support:

  • Lead or support special projects as needed, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with broader benefits strategies and organizational objectives.
  • Mentor and support benefits administrators and new team members

What we are looking for

  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in employee benefits or related fields.
  • Certifications: Professional HR or benefits certification is a plus.
  • Benefits Knowledge: In-depth understanding of employee benefits and applicable laws, gained from previous roles.
  • Organization & Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Customer Focus: Customer-centric with excellent project management skills to ensure timely and accurate delivery of benefits services.
  • Team Collaboration: Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment, demonstrating initiative and proactivity.
  • Continuous Improvement: A commitment to ongoing process improvements and optimizing benefits administration.
  • Attention to Detail: High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of benefits administration.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex benefits information clearly and effectively.
  • Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality in all situations.
  • Experience :Prior experience with Workday and proficiency with Google suite, ServiceNow, Jira, ADP, Salesforce, Zendesk or similar software

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants who meet the inherent requirements for the position. Please note that background checks are required, and this may include criminal record checks.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants who meet the inherent requirements for the position. Please note that background checks are required, and this may include criminal record checks.

G-P is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

G-P also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these positions. If you need an accommodation due to a disability during the interview process, please contact us at careers@g-p.com.

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