APAC Benefits Coordinator

Barracuda Networks, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Barracuda Networks, Inc. is seeking a Regional Employee Benefits Manager to ensure accurate, compliant delivery of benefit programs across APAC and India.

You will coordinate with HR Operations, Payroll, and external providers to manage enrollments and lifecycle events, while maintaining governance and process improvements. The role focuses on operational benefits administration with a strong emphasis on data accuracy, employee support, and scalable processes in a global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of benefits administration or HR operations.
• Experience supporting APAC benefits programs in a multi-country environment.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Customer-first mindset with commitment to employee support.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer regional benefits programmes across countries, including health, wellbeing, retirement, and insurance.
• Manage enrolment and employee changes, eligibility updates, and data submissions with external providers.
• Resolve employee and HR enquiries with clear guidance and timely responses.
• Coordinate vendors and brokers to resolve issues and support renewals.
• Maintain compliance and governance by records, audits, and regulatory monitoring.
• Support communications and continuous improvement initiatives for benefits awareness and efficiency.

Skills

Customer-focused mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Ticketing tools

Job description

Barracuda is looking for a RegionalEmployee Benefits Managerto support the accurate, compliant and employee-focused delivery of benefit programs across assigned countries. This role combines operational benefits administration, employee support, vendor coordination and process discipline to deliver a consistent benefits experience aligned with regional requirements and globalb benefits standards.

This role will act as the first point of contact for employee and manager inquiries related to benefits and will primarily support APAC plan operations and employee lifecycle events. The role will work closely with the Director, Global Benefits and brokers/consultants, who will retain ownership of plan strategy, renewals, and vendor management.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys operational excellence, employee interaction, and building scalable processes in a global environment.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Administer regional benefits programmes:Deliver day-to-day administration for health, wellbeing, retirement, insurance, leave and other employee benefit programmes across assigned countries or markets.

• Manage enrolment and employee changes:Process benefit enrolments, life event changes, eligibility updates, employeecontributionsand data submissions in partnership with HR Operations,Payrolland external providers.

• Resolve employee and HR enquiries:Serve as a point of contact for benefits questions,providingclear guidance to employees, managers and HR partners and escalating complex or sensitive matters where needed.

• Coordinate vendors and brokers:Work with benefit providers,brokersand internal stakeholders to resolve service issues, track deliverables, support renewals andmaintainreliable service delivery.

• Maintain compliance and governance:Keepaccuraterecords, support audits,monitorlocal statutory and regulatory requirements, and help ensure plans are administered in line with company policy and regional obligations.

• Support communications and continuous improvement:Contribute to employee communications, open enrolment activities, reporting and process improvements that increase benefits awareness,engagementand operational effectiveness.

What You Bring to the Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of experience in benefits administration, HR operations, or a similar support role

• Experience supporting APAC benefits programs or working in a multi-country environment strongly preferred (Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, and India)

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data management

• Customer-first mindset with a strong commitment to delivering excellent employee support

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively in a fast-paced, global environment

• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information simply

• Experience working with HRIS systems and ticketing tools preferred

• Collaborative approach with the ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors

Scope & Role Clarity

• This role is focused on operations, administration, and Tier 1 support

• Plan design, renewals, and vendor strategy will be owned by the Global Benefits team

• The role may expand over time to include additional regional or HR operational support