Global Benefits Analyst

Itron; Washington; Remote; USD 96,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A global utility solutions provider is seeking a Global Total Rewards Analyst to manage international benefit programs across EMEA and APAC. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of global benefits experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. This remote-based position offers a competitive salary ranging from $96,000 to $175,000 depending on location and experience.

Benefits

Annual bonus program

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of global benefits experience, including EMEA and APAC.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to work effectively across global time zones.

Responsibilities

• Review and administer benefit programs including health, life, and retirement.
• Lead annual benefit renewal cycles with brokers and HR teams.
• Support global benefit initiatives and lead major projects.

Skills

Global benefits experience

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday HCM

Advanced Excel

Job description

Overview

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. Itron’s Global Total Rewards team is seeking a Global Total Rewards Analyst to support benefits across EMEA and APAC. This role reports to the Global Benefits Director and will collaborate with teams in 20+ countries. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience deploying international benefit programs, offering market insights, and ensuring compliance with local laws while enhancing the employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Review, support and administer benefit programs and day-to-day operations including, but not limited to, health, life, disability, retirement, wellness, and EAP
• Lead annual benefit renewal cycles with Itron’s broker, as well as Global Benefits and local HR teams in the regions
• Support global and regional benefit initiatives and rollouts including leading major projects
• Participate in vendor selection and implementation projects
• Provide governance support on retirement programs; lead periodic reviews of retirement plan design
• Advise and counsel employees and managers on benefit policies, issues, and resolution
• Coordinate and participate in market surveys and provide analysis of benefit surveys to identify trends and areas of improvement
• Develop ad hoc reports and data-driven benefit recommendations
• Partner with HR Managers to align with corporate benefits philosophy
• Act as liaison with local HR managers on collective bargaining agreements
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for internal/external reviews
• Ensure benefit programs comply with local labor laws in collaboration with Legal
• Partner with Tax, Finance, Procurement, and HRIS to manage tax treatment, budgets, vendor contracts, and Workday delivery of benefits/absence plans

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of global benefits experience (must include EMEA and APAC)
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
• Experience leading global projects and deploying benefit programs
• Strong analytical skills; advanced Excel proficiency
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Ability to work effectively across global time zones

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience using Workday HCM
• Benefits expertise in France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, and India
• Bilingual skills

Liberty Lake, WA: The base salary is $96,000 - $175,000. Austin, TX: The base salary is $105,000 - $192,000. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don’t perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate\'s starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [e-mail]

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com