Benefits Specialist - Design & Strategy

We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to join our growing international benefits team. In this role, you will play a strategic role in managing insured benefits and retirement programs by overseeing plan design, coordinating renewals, and ensuring key stakeholders are informed of benefits decisions.You will collaborate with teams across People and Culture, Finance, Benefits Operations and legal to align benefits strategy with business needs.

Additionally, you will also be in charge of the inventory of benefits and project management of new plans, including coordination with our global and local partners.

You will report to the Head of International Benefits.

You will be fully remote based in EMEA.

You Will:

• 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.

You Have:

• 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.