Global Comp and Benefits Specialist

Ultimate Staffing; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join their dynamic team. In this fast-paced role, you will collaborate with the People & Culture team to manage a comprehensive suite of benefits and leave programs while supporting global operational processes. Your expertise will be essential in executing merit reviews, guiding employees through benefits inquiries, and partnering with various departments to ensure smooth operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment that values innovation and teamwork. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a global benefits specialist or HR generalist.
• Strong knowledge of HR systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage global benefits and leave of absence programs.
• Coordinate with vendors and support payroll processing.

Skills

Global benefits administration

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Paylocity

Decusoft

Freshservice

Job description

This range is provided by Ultimate Staffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$87,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Senior Business Solutions Manager, Team Lead at Ultimate Staffing

Leading Financial Services Technology organization is seeking a Global Compensation & Benefits Specialist who will work closely with the People & Culture team. This is a fast-paced role within a highly collaborative department that will support various global benefits administration and operational processes. Responsibilities include managing a full suite of benefit and leave of absence programs, executing annual merit review & bonus processes as well as providing guidance to employees and helping them with various needs. This role will require partnering with vendors, brokers, and cross-functional teams in Payroll, IT, Legal, and Finance. This is a Full Time Hybrid role in Newport Beach, CA.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain various internal & external benefits and insurance systems including processing enrollments, terminations and other applicable changes
• Coordinate with external vendors and brokers to troubleshoot benefits questions
• Provide support with administrative benefit tasks such as invoice reconciliation, discrepancy resolution and invoice approvals
• Partner with People Operations Manager on annual open enrollment & renewal processes
• Work with local brokers & vendors to establish & set up benefit plans as M&A activity generates new international locations
• Collaborate with the global payroll team to support payroll processing including updating pay and benefit deduction changes as they arise
• Work within internal systems and tools (Paylocity, Decusoft, Freshservice) to streamline the employee lifecycle
• Support employees throughout the leave of absence process including providing guidance on leave entitlements and ensuring compliance with company policies
• Maintain compensation philosophy and framework through a job evaluation process, ensuring positions are evaluated and leveled consistently across the organization
• Regularly review salary surveys and benchmarking data and make recommendations
• Coordinate and produce assignment letters/contracts and other documentation for both US domestic and International relocations; brief assignees and answer immigration or assignment-related questions
• Partner with local immigration attorneys to process visa applications, work permits, and other immigration-related documents for international assignments
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of employees on global assignments and related information
• Review monthly assignment and visa expiration reports and liaise with local HRBPs to confirm next steps and take action for upcoming expirations
• Act as a point of contact for various employee questions such as benefits, leaves of absences, merit & bonus process, international assignments etc.
• General administrative work as needed

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience as a global benefits specialist or global HR generalist
• Knowledge of different HR systems and tools (BenAdmin, HRIS, compensation etc.)
• Strong project management skills and ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities and projects
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) in team environments and with company stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proven ability to independently troubleshoot a broad range of issues and find resolutions

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Office Administration