Global Benefits Program Manager

PayJoy

. Manage and improve health, welfare, retirement, and supplemental benefit programs across 11 countries .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $170,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and improving health, welfare, retirement, and supplemental benefit programs across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with local laws and delivering a consistent global employee experience. Proficient in analyzing benefits costs and trends while leading process improvements and managing complex projects.

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Benefits AdministrationInternational ExperienceHRIS/Benefits SystemsAnalytical SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Benefits Program DesignStatutory ComplianceVendor ManagementData AnalysisPayroll Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem-SolvingCommunicationDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

HRISRipplingWorkday

Industry Keywords

Employee BenefitsMulti-Country ExperienceOpen EnrollmentMarket TrendsM&A Integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and improve health, welfare, retirement, and supplemental benefit programs across 11 countries
Ensure accurate delivery, statutory compliance, vendor accountability, and a consistent global employee experience
Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with local laws, filings, and reporting obligations
Lead annual open enrollment and renewal cycles, including timelines, plan changes, system configuration, and employee communications
Manage relationships with brokers, insurers, third-party administrators, and pension providers
Maintain benefits data in HRIS/benefits platforms, audit records, ensure payroll accuracy, and reconcile vendor invoices
Analyze benefits costs, utilization, and market trends; support budgeting and provide leadership reporting and recommendations
Escalate and resolve complex employee benefits questions across regions and time zones
Design and implement benefits programs for new-country entries, expansions, and M&A integration
Lead process improvement, harmonization, and automation initiatives and guide less-experienced team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
6+ years of experience in benefits administration, including significant international/multi-country experience
In-depth understanding of statutory and supplemental benefits across North America, EMEA, and/or APAC
Experience managing brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators across borders
Hands-on experience with HRIS/benefits systems such as Rippling or Workday and benefits administration platforms
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with impeccable attention to detail
Ability to manage complex projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines across time zones
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Fluent English language proficiency required
Additional languages relevant to covered regions are a plus