Benefits Specialist
Posted 1 day ago by Haystack
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for a Benefits Specialist at a rapidly growing global tech company, focusing on transforming the benefits landscape post-merger. The position requires strategic expertise in US health and welfare benefits, overseeing a global platform implementation and vendor consolidation project. The successful candidate will manage US benefits administration and ensure alignment across multiple international entities. This high-impact role offers total autonomy and the opportunity to influence the benefits strategy for a workforce of over 3,500 employees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the revamp of a comprehensive benefits programme across multiple international entities.
- Manage US Business-As-Usual (BAU) benefits administration, including open enrollment and 401(k) plans.
- Drive the implementation of a new global Benefits Platform (HRIS integration).
- Orchestrate complex RFPs and manage vendor negotiations for cost-efficiency.
- Partner with the Compensation team to develop a total rewards strategy.
Key Skills:
- Proven expertise in US Benefits Administration, including ERISA and HIPAA knowledge.
- Experience managing benefits for a global workforce of 3,000+ employees.
- Strong track record in platform implementations (e.g., Workday Benefits).
- Commercial acumen with experience in RFPs and vendor management.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We're working with a hyper-growth global tech powerhouse with a 3,500+ headcount on this exciting opportunity. Step into a high-impact, 6-month transformation role where you will overhaul the global benefits landscape following a major US-led merger. We are looking for a strategic expert who can navigate complex US health and welfare benefits while leading a global platform implementation and vendor consolidation project.
The Role
- Lead the revamp of a comprehensive benefits programme across multiple international entities to ensure post-merger alignment.
- Take full ownership of US Business-As-Usual (BAU) benefits administration, managing open enrollment, 401(k) plans, and medical/dental/vision renewals.
- Drive the implementation of a new global Benefits Platform (HRIS integration), ensuring seamless data flow and employee user experience.
- Orchestrate complex RFPs and manage vendor negotiations to optimize cost-efficiency and service delivery across global markets.
- Partner closely with the Compensation team to ensure a total rewards strategy that attracts top-tier tech talent.
What You'll Need
- Proven expertise in US Benefits Administration is non-negotiable, including deep knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, and US healthcare markets.
- Experience managing benefits for a global workforce of 3,000+ employees, ideally within the technology or SaaS sector.
- Strong track record in platform implementations (e.g., Workday Benefits, Mercer Marsh Benefits, or similar HRIS tools).
- Commercial acumen with direct experience handling RFPs, contract renewals, and third-party vendor management.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment with the autonomy to make high-level strategic decisions.
What's On Offer
- Total autonomy to shape the benefits strategy of a global tech leader during a critical transformation phase.
- High-visibility role reporting into senior leadership with the ability to influence a 3,500-strong workforce strategy.
- Fully remote working flexibility from a UK base, offering a modern and agile work-life balance.
- Exposure to a dynamic, US-driven tech culture with a focus on innovation and employee well-being.
Apply via Haystack today!