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Global Senior Benefits Specialist

United States, McLean Employment contract · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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We are seeking a proactive and execution-oriented Global Senior Benefits Specialist to help scale and optimize our global benefits programs. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Benefits, this role will serve as a key operational partner supporting day-to-day U.S. benefits administration while contributing to benefits delivery across EMEA and APJ.

Job Responsibility

  • Support the administration of U.S. health and welfare programs, including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life and AD&D, disability, leave programs, and voluntary benefits
  • Assist with daily administration of the U.S. 401(k) program, including employee inquiries, compliance coordination, and partnership with plan administrators and financial advisors
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and leave administration vendor to support employee leave programs, including FMLA, STD, LTD, parental leave, and state-specific leave programs
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of enrollments, life events, audits, and payroll-related benefits activities
  • Support the administration and delivery of benefits programs across EMEA and APJ regions in partnership with local brokers, vendors, and HR teams
  • Assist with global renewals, implementation activities, employee communications, and benefits data management
  • Help ensure smooth execution of regional benefit programs while supporting compliance with local statutory requirements and market practices
  • Maintain accurate global benefits documentation, enrollment workflows, and reporting
  • Support compliance efforts related to ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, nondiscrimination testing, and other U.S. regulatory requirements
  • Partner with regional stakeholders to support compliance and governance activities across international programs
  • Assist with vendor management activities, including implementations, renewals, invoice auditing, issue resolution, and ongoing performance monitoring
  • Identify opportunities to improve benefits operations, streamline processes, and enhance the employee experience globally
  • Analyze claims data, utilization trends, and vendor reporting to identify insights and support recommendations
  • Support key annual initiatives including Open Enrollment, systems testing/configuration, employee education, and benefits communications
  • Leverage technology and AI-enabled tools to improve operational efficiency, reporting, and communication workflows

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in benefits administration with demonstrated ownership of complex benefits programs
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. health and welfare benefits and retirement plans
  • international benefits exposure across North America, EMEA and/or APJ preferred
  • Experience partnering with external vendors, brokers, and cross-functional internal stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working in spreadsheets, reporting, and data audits
  • Experience with benefits administration systems
  • Workday experience strongly preferred
  • Comfort leveraging AI and automation tools to improve workflows and productivity
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice to have

  • International benefits exposure across North America, EMEA and/or APJ
  • Workday experience strongly preferred

What we offer

  • Health coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Retirement/pension plan
  • Wellness dollars
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Family-forming benefits

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