Global Benefits Leader — Strategy & Compliance

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

Job summary

Sonar is seeking a Global Benefits Manager to own the design, administration, and continuous improvement of our benefits programs across all global hubs. You will ensure our benefits offerings are competitive, compliant, and reflective of the diverse needs of our employees across regions, while managing vendor relationships and driving process efficiency.

Based in Austin with global reach, you will partner with Legal and regional HR teams to ensure compliance, lead annual enrollment, analyze

Qualifications

• 6+ years managing global employee benefits programs across AMER, APAC and EMEA.
• Strong knowledge of benefits compliance across multiple jurisdictions (US, UK, CH, DE, ES, Singapore, India, UAE, Japan, Australia).
• Experience managing vendor and broker relationships, including contract negotiation.
• Detail-oriented with strong project management skills, ability to manage multiple enrollment deadlines.
• Experience using HRIS/benefits administration platforms and analyzing benefits data.
• Clear, empathetic communication with employees 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

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Project management

HRIS / benefits systems

Employee communications

Job description

Sonar is seeking a Global Benefits Manager to own the design, administration, and continuous improvement of our benefits programs across all global hubs. You will ensure our benefits offerings are competitive, compliant, and reflective of the diverse needs of our employees across regions, while managing vendor relationships and driving process efficiency.

Based in Austin with global reach, you will partner with Legal and regional HR teams to ensure compliance, lead annual enrollment, analyze