Benefits Specialist

What you’ll do

• Serve as the primary contact for employee inquiries related to benefits, LOA, and accommodations, including managing the benefits inbox.
• Administer day-to-day operations of U.S. benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Manage LOA processes, including FMLA, state-specific leaves, and company-sponsored programs.
• Coordinate workplace accommodations in partnership with Legal, and other internal stakeholders.
• Conduct bi-weekly new hire benefits orientations and maintain orientation materials.
• Perform monthly audits of benefits data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Reconcile and process benefits billing and vendor invoices.
• Support annual open enrollment and other benefits related projects.
• Partner with internal teams (e.g., Payroll, People Team, Legal) and external vendors to help resolve issues and support employee needs.
• Maintain internal benefit intranet pages and keeping policies/documents up to date.
• Supports Global Benefits Manager with required filings and audits for US benefit programs (1095-C, 401k audit, discrimination testing, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring

• 2 - 4 years of relevant U.S. benefits, LOA, and accommodations administration experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Solid understanding of U.S. benefits regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, etc.)
• Familiarity with global benefits is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, especially in auditing and billing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, basic data analysis)
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Workday, preferred

How you’ll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

• An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
• Generous paid family leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
• US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
• UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Commuter benefit.
• LinkedIn learning.
• Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
• Hybrid work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.