Senior Benefits Lead APAC

Agilent Technologies; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in life science solutions seeks a Senior Benefits Lead for the APAC region. This full-time position involves managing and scaling benefit programs, collaborating with internal partners, and overseeing vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will need over 10 years of experience in benefits management, strong analytical skills, and project management capabilities. Remote work options are available, with occasional travel required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of benefits experience focusing on APAC.
• Strong financial, analytical and audit skills.
• Ability to work independently in a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead insurance/program renewal analyses considering cost and compliance.
• Benchmark benefits programs through surveys and networking.
• Manage vendor relationships and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Benefits program management

Project management

Analytical skills

Vendor management

Excellent communication

Job description

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications, and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek ---- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Benefits Lead, APAC. In this key role, you will lead and scale our benefit programs in several APAC countries through a period of strategic transformation. You will support benefits strategy and oversee vendor partnerships, program design and implementation, employee communications, compliance and administration oversight. You will manage outside vendors and collaborate with internal partners (HR shared services, HR business partners, legal, finance and payroll teams) to achieve desired business results. This position reports to the Associate VP, HR Benefits.

Major responsibilities

• Lead insurance/program renewal analyses and recommendations considering cost, employee experience, and compliance.
• Benchmark benefits programs through participation in surveys and peer networking.
• Analyze benefit program data for trends, utilization, cost drivers, and savings opportunities aligned with Agilent's benefits philosophy and long-term strategy.
• Develop design and recommendations for new or revised programs and vendors.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive benefit program communications to optimize program awareness and utilization.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in benefit programs, partnering with the HR Shared Services team to implement processes and support complex employee queries.
• Stay abreast of legislative requirements with respect to benefit programs and work with stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Support annual strategy/RFPs and budgeting.
• Manage the relationship with vendors, brokers and consultants.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of benefits experience including deep knowledge of benefit programs across APAC.
• Demonstrated track record in managing/delivering successful benefits programs.
• Strong project management and consulting skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Established vendor management skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Very strong financial, analytical and audit skills; strong command of Excel.
• Proven experience working in a global environment for medium to large size companies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations.

Travel Required: Occasional

Shift: Day

Duration: No End Date

Job Function: HR

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.