Benefits Specialist - APAC

2 Months ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Benefits Specialist will manage and optimize global employee benefits programs for both employees and customers, ensuring compliance with regulations in various locations, focusing on the APAC region. Responsibilities include analyzing benefits plans, implementing initiatives, leading open enrollment, coordinating with vendors, and developing competitive benefits strategies. This role involves ensuring accurate data management in HRIS, collaborating with stakeholders, communicating benefits information, and managing programs for continuous improvement. This requires in-depth knowledge of APAC benefits regulations and market practices.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of employee benefits experience.
  • In-depth understanding of employee benefits and laws.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Customer-centric with excellent project management skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
  • High attention to detail.
Good to have:
  • Professional HR or benefits certification is a plus.
  • Prior experience with Workday.
  • Proficiency with Google suite, ServiceNow, Jira, ADP, Salesforce, Zendesk or similar software.

Job Details

About Us

Our leading SaaS-based Global Growth Platform™ enables clients to expand into over 180 countries quickly and efficiently, without the complexities of establishing local entities. At G-P, we’re dedicated to breaking down barriers to global business and creating opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

Our diverse, remote-first teams are essential to our success. We empower our Dream Team members with flexibility and resources, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and every contribution is valued and celebrated.

The work you do here will positively impact lives around the world. We stand by our promise: Opportunity Made Possible. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, we invite you to join us in expanding your skills and helping to reshape the future of work.

At G-P, we assist organizations in building exceptional global teams in days, not months—streamlining the hiring, onboarding, and management process to unlock growth potential for all.

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.

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.

G-P. Global Made Possible.

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. 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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G-P helps growing companies unlock their full potential by making it possible to build highly skilled global teams in days instead of months. Through our SaaS-based platform, we help find, hire, onboard, pay, and manage team members, quickly and compliantly, to expand growth opportunities for everyone, everywhere – without the hassle of setting up local subsidiaries or branch offices. G-P. Global Made Possible.
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