Global Benefits Leader: Strategy & Compliance

Global Payments; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking a Lead Benefits Partner to shape and manage our global benefits strategy. You will lead end-to-end program administration, collaborate with HR partners and leadership, and drive data-driven improvements across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSAs.

You will act as the subject-matter expert on benefits, ensure compliance with applicable laws, manage vendor relationships, and contribute to open enrollment communications and cost management while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, benefits strategy, or total rewards within a mid-size to large organization.
• Deep knowledge of employee benefit programs, vendor management, benefits operations, regulatory requirements, and HR systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, acquisitions integration activities, and cross-functional partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences and senior leadership.
• Experience leading benefit compliance activities, including audits, reporting requirements, and benefits governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and ongoing optimization of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and FSAs.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for benefits programs for HR partners, leadership, employees, vendors, and third-party admins.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure accurate benefits administration, system configuration, data integrity, payroll deductions, and regulatory compliance across HRIS and third-party platforms.
• Drive benefits strategy through market research, benchmarking, plan design analysis, acquisitions support, and recommendations aligning employee needs with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including audits, plan documentation, reporting requirements, and Form 5500 filings.
• Develop and deliver benefits-related communications, open enrollment materials, educational resources, and leadership presentations.
• Analyze benefits utilization, participation trends, and program effectiveness; provide data-driven recommendations to optimize employee experience and manage costs.

Skills

Benefits administration

Vendor management

HRIS

Regulatory compliance

Data analytics

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR, Finance, or related field

Master's degree or MBA (bonus)

Tools

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Oracle HCM

ADP

Job description

Global Payments is seeking a Lead Benefits Partner to shape and manage our global benefits strategy. You will lead end-to-end program administration, collaborate with HR partners and leadership, and drive data-driven improvements across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSAs.

You will act as the subject-matter expert on benefits, ensure compliance with applicable laws, manage vendor relationships, and contribute to open enrollment communications and cost management while supporting