Senior Global Benefits Specialist

Summary

Join GOAT Group's People team as a Sr. Global Benefits Specialist! You will be responsible for the planning and execution of the company's non-U.S. benefits and leave management programs. Key duties include administering global benefits programs, partnering with consultants and brokers, enhancing existing programs, and ensuring compliance. You will also manage the leave of absence program, maintain international benefits calendars, and develop communication materials for employees. This role requires 5+ years of HR experience with global benefits knowledge and strong problem-solving skills. GOAT Group offers a competitive salary, plus benefits including 401k, paid time off, dental, medical, vision, disability, and life insurance options.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources with general knowledge of global benefits plans and leave programs
• Working knowledge of statutory and private benefit plans globally, with some previous exposure to global compliance and administration
• Ability to efficiently perform several tasks concurrently and work independently in a deadline driven environment
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to problem solve complex benefits and leave of absence issues
• Organization and attention to detail
• Professional written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage all non-U.S. benefits programs across GOAT’s current global footprint
• Partner with benefits consultants, local brokers and HR Business Partners to align benefits initiatives tailored to meet organizational objectives and talent strategies
• Enhance our current global benefits program and processes, taking into account benchmarking, employee feedback, compliance and cost considerations
• Regularly meet with the benefits broker team, third-party benefit plan providers and other external vendors
• Maintain international benefits calendar, partner with stakeholders to lead the renewal process or to implement new benefits
• Administer and audit all aspects of GOAT’s global employee benefits program, including but not limited to pension/retirement plans, medical, dental, vision and insured policies, as well as support our U.S. benefits where possible
• Develop and refine our international benefits expertise, across statutory requirements and supplemental offerings
• Own the leave of absence program, partnering with HR Business Partners, payroll and legal as necessary in addition to continuously improving the process
• Keep current on regulations and new legislation, ensure all policies are compliant, oversee audits and required filings
• Support immigration matters as needed for visa transfers & renewals and LOA postings
• Create standard operating procedure documents for benefits programs
• Develop and deliver communication materials and educational resources to help employees understand their benefits and wellbeing options
• Other benefits support as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with UKG and/or ADP Lyric

Benefits

• 401K
• Paid time off
• Dental
• Medical
• Vision
• Disability
• Life insurance options