Senior Benefits Manager LATAM

Confidential; Teletrabalho; BRL 529.000 - 795.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A global technology company is seeking a Senior Benefits Manager for Latin America to lead the strategy and management of employee benefits programs. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in a leadership role within a multi-country context. Proficiency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese is required. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for innovation and collaboration across diverse teams.

Qualificações

• 10+ years of experience in a leadership position managing employee benefits.
• Proven success in benefits management in a high-growth multinational environment.
• Deep understanding of regional benefits practices and legislation.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute a comprehensive benefits strategy across Latin America.
• Design and manage various benefits programs across multiple markets.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and labor laws.
• Develop compelling communication strategies for employee engagement.
• Leverage data insights to drive benefits strategy decisions.

Conhecimentos

Leadership in benefits management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Finance

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.