Global Benefits Strategy Lead

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 global employee benefits strategy within our Human Resources team. You will lead benefits administration, vendor partnerships, and regulatory compliance across our workforce.

You will develop open enrollment communications, analyze plan utilization, and provide data-driven recommendations to balance employee experience with program costs. This role collaborates with finance and operations and supports major organizational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, HR, finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration/total rewards.
• Deep knowledge of benefit programs, vendor management, benefits operations, and HR systems.
• Experience managing complex projects and cross-functional partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead benefits administration and ongoing optimization of programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSAs).
• Serve as SME for benefits, guiding HR partners, leadership, employees, vendors, and third-party administrators.
• Partner with stakeholders and vendors to ensure accurate benefits administration, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive benefits strategy through market research, benchmarking, and plan design analysis.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including Form 5500 filings.
• Develop benefits communications and open enrollment materials.
• Analyze utilization and provide data-driven recommendations to balance employee experience with costs.

Skills

Benefits administration

Benefits strategy

Total rewards

Vendor management

HR systems

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaborations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, HR, Finance, or related

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Excel

Job description

Global Payments is seeking a Lead Benefits Partner to shape global employee benefits strategy within our Human Resources team. You will lead benefits administration, vendor partnerships, and regulatory compliance across our workforce.

You will develop open enrollment communications, analyze plan utilization, and provide data-driven recommendations to balance employee experience with program costs. This role collaborates with finance and operations and supports major organizational initiatives.