Global Benefits Architect

Sonarsource; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SonarSource is seeking a Global Benefits Manager to design, administer, and continuously improve benefits programs across all global hubs. You will manage vendor relationships and drive process efficiency while ensuring competitive, compliant offerings for a diverse workforce.

You will partner with Legal and regional HR teams to align with local labor and tax regulations, lead annual open enrollment, and benchmark our programs to attract and retain top talent in AMER, APAC, and EMEA.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience managing global employee benefits programs.
• Experience with multi-country/global scope in AMER, APAC, and EMEA.
• Knowledge of benefits compliance across US, UK, CH, DE, ES, Singapore, India, UAE, Japan, Australia.
• Experience managing vendor and broker relationships and contract negotiations.
• Detail-oriented with strong PM skills and managing multiple deadlines.
• Experience using HRIS/benefits platforms and analyzing benefits data.
• Clear, empathetic communication on sensitive benefits topics.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage benefits programs across all global hubs, ensuring local compliance and competitiveness.
• Manage relationships with benefits brokers, carriers, and vendors globally, negotiating renewals and evaluating new offerings.
• Partner with Legal and regional HR teams to ensure benefits programs comply with local labor and tax regulations.
• Lead annual open enrollment processes and ongoing employee benefits education and communication.
• Analyze benefits utilization and cost trends, providing recommendations to leadership on plan design and budget.
• Manage leave-of-absence programs and ensure consistent, compliant administration across regions.
• Respond to employee questions and escalations related to benefits, acting as a subject matter expert.
• Continuously benchmark Sonar's benefits offerings against market practice to support talent attraction and retention.

Skills

Global benefits mgmt

Benefits compliance

Vendor management

HRIS / benefits

Project management

Communication skills

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

SonarSource is seeking a Global Benefits Manager to design, administer, and continuously improve benefits programs across all global hubs. You will manage vendor relationships and drive process efficiency while ensuring competitive, compliant offerings for a diverse workforce.

You will partner with Legal and regional HR teams to align with local labor and tax regulations, lead annual open enrollment, and benchmark our programs to attract and retain top talent in AMER, APAC, and EMEA.