Global Benefit Operations Manager

. Lead the benefits workstream for moving countries from EORs to owned entities .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the benefits workstream for moving countries from EORs to owned entities
Partner with Legal, Finance, and Payroll on plan establishment, statutory enrollments, and employee transition communications
Lead evaluation, vendor selection, and migration from the PEO to direct US benefits administration
Manage EOR relationships and employees under EORs
Own benefits operations across enrollment, renewals, mid-year changes, and offboarding
Serve as escalation point and advisor for complex benefits, leave of absence, and time off cases
Administer leave policies and coordinate them across jurisdictions
Maintain accurate benefits information across HRIS, benefits portal, intranet, and handbooks
Design and improve scalable, well-documented benefits processes and policies
Ensure compliance with local benefits, insurance, and social security regulations
Manage US federal and state compliance, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, Form 5500, nondiscrimination testing, and state leave and benefits requirements
Manage Canadian federal and provincial requirements
Flag emerging risks and partner with Legal and outside counsel on country-specific questions

What you’ll need

5+ years of benefits experience
Experience managing benefits in a hypergrowth or new-market-entry environment
Strong working knowledge of US benefits, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and 401(k)
Working knowledge of EMEA and/or APAC benefits and statutory requirements
Sound judgment on when to bring in local counsel or advisors
Experience with PEOs and EORs
Experience with HRIS and benefits administration platforms

Comp & perks