International Benefits Lead (Remote)

Associated Press; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Parental leave

Job summary

Associated Press seeks an International Benefits Lead to shape and deliver competitive benefits for employees outside the United States. You will partner across the organization to ensure programs are compliant, sustainable and employee-centric, guiding global mobility and total rewards strategies.

You will lead complex initiatives, manage vendor relationships, and translate global benefit insights into actionable guidance for HR and leaders, with emphasis on data-driven decision making and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant international benefits and global mobility background.
• Experience with multi-country regulatory environments and vendor management.
• Ability to translate complex programs into practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead international benefits programs covering health, retirement, wellbeing and local benefits.
• Manage renewals, market reviews, plan changes with brokers and vendors.
• Evaluate costs, utilization and trends to propose improvements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, governance and compliance globally.
• Lead mobility programs: assignments, relocations, localization and immigration coordination.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal and Payroll for a consistent employee experience.
• Provide expert guidance on international benefits to HR partners and leadership.
• Drive cross-functional projects, policies, processes and analytics.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and data for better decision making.

Skills

International benefits

Global mobility

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

HRIS systems

Benefits platforms

Job description

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The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day.

Why this role matters:

As the International Benefits Lead, you will help shape and deliver competitive, compliant and sustainable benefits programs for employees outside the United States. You will serve as a key partner across the organization, providing expertise on international benefits and global mobility while helping ensure programs support employee needs, business priorities and AP’s broader total rewards strategy. You will also lead complex initiatives and vendor relationships across multiple countries, helping strengthen the employee experience as AP’s global benefits function continues to evolve.

What you will do

• Lead the management and evolution of international benefits programs, including health, retirement, wellbeing and other locally provided benefits.
• Partner with brokers, consultants, carriers and vendors on renewals, market reviews, plan changes, implementations and ongoing service delivery.
• Evaluate benefit competitiveness, costs, utilization and market trends, and recommend improvements that balance employee needs, business priorities, compliance and financial sustainability.
• Support benefits budgeting, forecasting, governance and compliance across international markets.
• Lead and support global mobility programs, including international assignments, relocations, transfers, localization, immigration coordination and tax support.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll and external advisors throughout the mobility lifecycle to ensure a consistent and effective employee experience.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on international benefits and global mobility, providing guidance to HR colleagues and business leaders.
• Lead cross-functional benefits and mobility projects, and develop policies, processes, communications, reporting and analytics to support effective decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve programs and processes through technology, automation, data and stronger integration across benefits, HRIS, payroll and mobility.
• Build strong relationships with regional stakeholders and external partners and provide occasional support outside standard business hours to accommodate international teams.

Who you are:

• You have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• You bring significant experience in international benefits, global total rewards, benefits consulting or a related field.
• You have experience supporting benefits programs across multiple countries and regulatory environments.
• You are skilled in managing international benefits renewals and relationships with brokers, carriers, consultants and vendors.
• You understand global mobility programs, including international assignments, relocations, localization, immigration, taxation and cross-border payroll considerations.
• You understand how benefits intersect with compensation, payroll, tax, finance, HR operations and the employee experience.
• You have experience leading complex international projects involving multiple stakeholders, countries and external partners.
• You bring strong analytical and financial skills and can evaluate program costs, market data and utilization trends to inform recommendations.
• You can translate complex information into clear, practical guidance for employees, HR partners and senior leaders.
• You exercise sound judgment, pay close attention to detail and can independently manage multiple priorities in a global environment.
• You communicate effectively across cultures, geographies and organizational levels.

What will set you apart:

• Experience working in a complex multinational organization.
• Experience supporting employees across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East or Africa.
• Experience partnering with global benefits brokers, mobility providers, immigration counsel and international tax advisers.
• Knowledge of international pension and retirement programs, statutory and insured benefits, and multinational pooling or global underwriting arrangements.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits technology platforms and using data and analytics to inform total rewards decisions.
• A mission-driven, inclusive environment focused on both individual and collective success.
• Opportunities for professional development to help you reach your career goals.
• Access to tools, mentorship, and resources tailored to elevate yourproficiencyand contributions.

Salary & Benefits:

Theanticipatedsalary range for this positionis $90,000-$110,000, based on a candidate’s skills,qualificationsand location. The Associated Press offers comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid parental leave for any new parent

Application deadlineis September 19, 2026, at 11:59p.m.ET.

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.