Senior Benefits Manager LATAM

Confidential; Porto Alegre; Presencial; BRL 531.000 - 691.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A global technology firm in Brazil is seeking a Senior Benefits Manager for Latin America. This role will lead the strategy and management of employee benefits programs, ensuring alignment with global standards and local compliance. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in benefits management across multiple countries in Latin America and demonstrates strong leadership abilities. Fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese is required, along with a passion for creating inclusive and effective benefits programs to enhance employee satisfaction.

Qualificações

• 10+ years of experience managing employee benefits in a multi-country role across Latin America.
• Proven success in benefits management within a multinational environment.
• Deep understanding of regional benefits practices and legislation.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute a comprehensive benefits strategy.
• Design and manage benefits programs across multiple Latin American markets.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and labor laws.
• Drive employee engagement through effective communication strategies.
• Leverage data and analytics to drive benefits improvements.

Conhecimentos

Leadership in employee benefits management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Cultural fluency

Teamwork

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in Portuguese

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Ferramentas

HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Benefits Manager – Latin America

The Senior Benefits Manager – Latin America will lead the strategy, design, and management of employee benefits programs across the Latin American region for a global technology company. This role ensures our benefits offerings are competitive, scalable, compliant, and aligned with our mission to attract and retain world-class talent. You’ll serve as a trusted regional expert—partnering closely with Global Rewards, regional and local HR, Finance, Legal, Operations—to create an exceptional employee experience that reflects our culture of innovation, agility, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive benefits strategy that supports the company’s growth and employee value proposition across Latin America.
• Act as the regional thought leader on benefits trends, market practices, and digital innovations in the Global Rewards space.
• Collaborate with Global Rewards and HR leadership to ensure benefits design aligns with global benefits strategy and vision.
• Consult and guide the benefits team members as well as our brokers on the strategy and objectives for the benefits function overall.

Program Design & Management

• Design and manage benefits programs—health, retirement, life, disability, and wellbeing—across multiple Latin American markets (e.g., Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Peru).
• Drive scalability and efficiency through regional harmonization, technology enablement, and vendor consolidation where appropriate.
• Lead annual renewals, plan design changes, and benchmarking in partnership with global brokers and local consultants.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance metrics to ensure best-in-class service delivery.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with local regulations, labor laws, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with Legal, Payroll, and Finance to maintain robust governance and operational accuracy.
• Monitor legislative developments and assess their impact on program design and cost.

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Develop compelling communication strategies that help employees understand and value their benefits.
• Partner with internal communications, HR, and local teams to integrate benefits into broader employee experience and wellbeing initiatives.
• Champion wellbeing, inclusivity, and flexibility in benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Leverage data and market insights to drive benefits strategy and cost management decisions.
• Track and report key metrics related to participation, utilization, and employee satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and digital transformation to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience with a leadership position managing employee benefits in a multi-country regional role across Latin America.
• Proven success in benefits management within a highly matrixed, high-growth technology or multinational environment.
• Deep understanding of regional benefits practices, legislation, and market dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
• Strong teamwork, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Passion for innovation, technology, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors).
• Skilled at balancing strategic vision with hands‑on execution.
• Culturally fluent and adept at influencing across diverse teams.
• Commitment to creating inclusive, employee‑centered benefits programs.