Benefits Specialist – Lifecycle

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. Own the global benefits renewal calendar and complete renewals on time .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • South Africa, Spain, Philippines, RomaniaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing global benefits renewals, including negotiating with brokers and insurers, while ensuring compliance with local market practices and statutory requirements. Proficient in analyzing plan proposals and managing relationships with various stakeholders to enhance employee benefits offerings.

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Employee Benefits ManagementBenefits Renewal CoordinationHealth Insurance KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsHRIS Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Benefits AdministrationPlan Proposal ReviewCost AnalysisMarket ResearchBenefits Benchmarking

Soft Skills

Highly OrganisedDetail-OrientedEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

HRISBenefits Administration Platforms

Industry Keywords

EORPEOGlobal MobilityInternational PayrollInsurance Brokerage

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the global benefits renewal calendar and complete renewals on time
Review renewal terms, pricing, coverage, cost increases, and gaps; support broker and provider negotiations
Research local market practices and statutory requirements for new or enhanced benefits plans
Compare proposals on coverage, pricing, exclusions, and limits, and manage selected plans from scoping through launch
Oversee enrolments, changes, and terminations
Coordinate with Payroll, Finance, and Legal to ensure accurate billing
Reconcile invoices, employee data, and plan costs
Handle employee and client benefits questions and escalations
Guide internal teams on statutory versus supplemental benefits by market
Manage relationships with brokers, insurers, and local partners
Track market, regulatory, and insurance offering changes
Improve and document scalable global benefits processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years in employee benefits, benefits administration, insurance, or HR operations
Strong knowledge of health insurance
Familiarity with life, disability, pension, and wellness benefits is a plus
Hands-on experience managing benefits renewals or new plan implementations
Experience reviewing plan proposals and comparing coverage and pricing with brokers or insurers
Benefits experience across multiple countries, with understanding of varying jurisdictional requirements
Background in EOR, PEO, global mobility, HR tech, international payroll, or insurance brokerage is a strong advantage
Analytical skills to assess pricing, plan structures, and commercial proposals
Highly organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple renewals and projects simultaneously
Fluent written and spoken English
Benefits experience across EMEA, GCC, APAC, or LATAM is nice to have
Experience with benefits benchmarking and market analysis is nice to have
Exposure to benefits audits, compliance reviews, or due diligence is nice to have
Familiarity with HRIS or benefits administration platforms is nice to have