Smarsh
Human Resources
GlobalBenefitsSpecialist
“Global Benefits Specialist at Smarsh. Skills: Global benefits, Leave administration, Employee experience. Administer global employee benefits programs. Support benefit operations in US”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years experience in benefits, 4+ years experience in leave administration, 4+ years experience in HR operations, 4+ years experience in Total Rewards, Knowledge of US benefits regulations, Knowledge of US leave regulations, Experience working with HRIS, Experience working with benefits administration systems, Experience working with payroll platforms, Organizational skills, Ability to manage multiple priorities, Ability to manage deadlines independently, Analytical skills, Problem-solving skills, Ability to handle sensitive information, Ability to handle confidential information, Customer service orientation, Employee support mindset
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Experience supporting global employee populations, Benefits administration outside the US, Familiarity with international benefits practices, Familiarity with international leave practices, UK benefits and leave practices, India benefits and leave practices, Canada benefits and leave practices, EMEA/APAC regions benefits and leave practices
What You'll Do.
Administer global employee benefits programs
Support benefit operations in US
Support benefit operations in international regions
Coordinate with country-specific vendors
Coordinate with brokers
Coordinate with administrators
Serve as subject matter resource for employees
Manage benefits onboarding
Manage annual open enrollment
Ensure accurate benefits data management
Ensure accurate payroll deductions
Support program enhancements
Support program renewals
Support program benchmarking
Support process improvements
Identify opportunities to improve employee experience
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency
Identify opportunities to improve scalability
Administer leave of absence programs
Coordinate with employees regarding leave
Coordinate with managers regarding leave
Coordinate with HR partners regarding leave
Coordinate with third-party administrators
Track employee leave status
Maintain accurate documentation
Ensure confidentiality
Support international leave administration
Coordinate with regional partners
Escalate complex leave matters
Manage routine leave cases
Coordinate global wellness initiatives
Support global employee wellbeing programs
Assist in development of employee education
Assist in execution of employee engagement
Support communication strategies
Gather employee feedback
Ensure compliance with regulations
Maintain accurate records for audits
Maintain accurate records for renewals
Maintain accurate records for compliance
Support annual compliance filings
Support benefits audits
Support vendor reporting requirements
Monitor changes in legislation
Partner with insurance carriers
Partner with leave administrators
Partner with external vendors
Assist with vendor management
Resolve operational issues
Collaborate with Payroll
Collaborate with HR Operations
Collaborate with Legal
Collaborate with Finance
Collaborate with People Business Partners
Contribute to process documentation
Contribute to operational best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with vendors; Partner with internal stakeholders; Collaborate with Payroll; Collaborate with HR Operations; Collaborate with Legal; Collaborate with Finance; Collaborate with People Business Partners
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