Benefits Specialist

Lightspeed Studios; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 82,700 - 155,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on payment

Relocation package

Restricted stock units

401(k) plan

Job summary

Lightspeed Studios in Palo Alto seeks a Benefits Administrator to oversee all facets of benefit plan administration across the Americas. Responsibilities include managing relationships with benefit providers, ensuring compliance with regulations, and assisting with plan design changes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 2-4 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills in English and Mandarin. Benefits include medical, dental, and up to 25 days of vacation plus sign-on bonuses.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of hands-on benefits operations experience in sizable organizations or Tech & Startup sectors.
• Experience with HR platforms and benefit brokers.
• Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin (Chinese) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all facets of benefit plan administration.
• Manage relationships with benefit providers and negotiate contracts.
• Assist with benefit renewal strategy and plan design changes.

Skills

Hands-on benefits operations experience

Proficient in labor laws

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Tools

HR platforms

ADP WFN

Workday

Job description

What the Role Entails

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for all facets of benefit plan administration in Americas region including enrollments, changes, qualifying life events, terminations and COBRA administration and compliance for all plans.
• Ensures that benefit policies and procedures are properly administered to adhere to plan provisions and regulatory guidelines.
• Manages relationships with benefit providers, negotiate contracts, and ensure vendors deliver maximum value and service to optimize plan design, ensure cost-effectiveness, and enhance service quality.
• Responsible for HRIS benefits, data bridge and data connection; ensuring data accuracy; Meanwhile, exploring opportunity to collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver holistic and coordinated solutions in Workday system to ensure employee experience.
• Assists with benefit renewal strategy to include benefit review and plan design changes based on knowledge of best practices.
• Assists in the implementation of new plans, programs and changes to plans and/or administrative procedures. Prepares business requirement documentation of changes.
• Analyzes utilization trends and identify opportunities to optimize programs. Recommend enhancements to benefits programs to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
• Oversees the coordination of the development, maintenance and distribution of plan communications, materials and plan documents.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for all benefits related filing, reporting, audits and respond to employee escalated inquiries.
• Collaborates with Finance, Legal, and other relevant departments to ensure seamless coordination of benefits initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements for existing and new legislation impacting the development and administration of company benefit programs and changes.
• Oversees leave of absence processes, including eligibility determinations, employee notifications, tracking, and communication for statutory/state leaves, federal leaves, Workers’ Compensation, and other leave types.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above with 2-4 years of hands‑on benefits operation experience from sizable organizations and/or Tech & Startup sectors will be preferred; experience in regional work will be a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with HR platforms and benefit brokers; familiarity with ADP WFN and Workday is highly preferred.
• Proficient in labour laws and benefits regulations, enjoys working with large sets of data, is meticulous and detail oriented.
• Strategic yet strong execution skills, self‑driven, conscientious, strong adaptability and fast learner.
• Ability to work in a highly complex matrixed organization and in a start‑up environment; Excellent communication and coordination skills, collaborating with individuals at different levels and departments and possess a track record of stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, identifying issues and providing effective solutions.
• Openness to changes, driving and leading digital transformation within the organization.
• Emphasis on results and customer orientation, service‑mind, delivering high‑quality service and support.
• Strong communication skills in both English and Mandarin (Chinese) preferred.

Location

US-California-Palo Alto.

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $82,700.00 to $155,800.00 per year.

Benefits

• Employees may be eligible for sign‑on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units.
• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
• Eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year.
• Benefits may be adjusted to reflect location, employment status, duration of employment, and position level.
• Benefits may also be prorated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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