Sr. Benefits Specialist

Saviynt; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive company culture

Job summary

Saviynt is seeking a Sr. Benefits Specialist to oversee global health and welfare programs. You will own LOA processes, develop scalable SOPs, and manage vendor EDI feeds while partnering with HRBPs, Payroll, and Finance on cross-border escalations and budgets.

This role requires 5+ years of benefits admin experience, a BA in HR or related field, and strong regulatory knowledge across COBRA, FMLA, ACA, and HIPAA. Hybrid work in a fast-growth, international environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of benefits administration experience with global populations.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field; CEBS or related certification is a plus.
• Direct expertise managing LOA programs and statutory leave requirements.
• Strong PM skills with documentation and SOP creation in fast-growth settings.
• Hands-on with HRIS, global benefits portals, and EDI feed management.

Responsibilities

• Global Health & Welfare administration for medical, dental, vision, life across entities.
• Own Leave of Absence processes (FMLA, statutory medical leave, parental leave, disability).
• Create scalable SOPs, guides, and communications from scratch.
• Manage vendor EDI feeds and ensure accurate records across regions.
• Collaborate with HRBPs, Payroll, Finance on escalations, budgeting, headcount.
• Lead monthly invoice reconciliations and cost-trend reporting.

Skills

Benefits administration

Global benefits

LOA management

HRIS & EDI

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

CEBS or related certification (a plus)

Tools

HRIS platforms

EDI feeds management

Job description

We are seeking a proactive, resilient Sr. Benefits Specialist to oversee the day-to-day operations, compliance, and administration of Saviynt’s global health and welfare programs. As a high-growth, international company, we move fast. This role requires someone who thrives in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment—someone ready to bring order to ambiguity, build clear SOPs from scratch, and scale our global benefits infrastructure across multiple regions.

(Note: Retirement, 401(k), and pension programs are managed separately.)

Why you'll love this role:

• Get energised by helping people navigate important life benefits and solve their individual challenges.
• Care deeply about ensuring fairness and clarity in all aspects of benefits administration.
• Enjoy the challenge of understanding intricate details and translating them into actionable information.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment where you can share your expertise and learn from others.
• Find satisfaction in contributing to a positive employee experience through thoughtful benefits programs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Global Health & Welfare Administration: Own the day-to-day administration of globalhealth, medical, dental, vision, life, and statutory fringe benefit programs acrossinternational entities.
• Leave of Absence (LOA) Ownership: Serve as the subject matter expert end-to-end forglobal and regional Leave of Absence processes (FMLA, statutory medical leave, parentalleave, disability) with empathy and legal compliance.
• Process & SOP Creation: Identify operational gaps, document undocumented workflows, and build scalable SOPs, employee benefit guides, and communications fromthe ground up.
• System & EDI Management: Manage vendor EDI feeds, resolve data transmission errorswithin HRIS platforms, and ensure accurate record-keeping across regions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with HRBPs, Payroll, and Finance teamson cross-border employee escalations, budgeting, and headcount tracking.
• Financial Reconciliation & Audits: Lead monthly invoice reconciliations across globalbenefit vendors, audit statements for accuracy, and report cost trends to Finance.
• Vendor & Compliance Leadership: Manage broker and vendor relations globally forrenewals, open enrollment, and regional regulatory compliance.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 5+ years of benefits administration experience with a strong background supporting global/international employee populations.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent practical experience); CEBS or related professional certification is a plus.
• Direct expertise managing complex Leave of Absence (LOA) programs and statutory leave requirements.
• Strong project management ability with a proven track record of creating structure, documentation, and SOPs in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms, global benefits administration portals, and EDI feed management.
• Proficiency in invoice reconciliation, financial audits, and cross-functional partnerships with Finance and HRBPs.
• Working knowledge of international statutory benefits and US regulations (COBRA, FMLA, ACA, HIPAA).
• Exceptional adaptability, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced expertise in both Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)—must be comfortable leveraging both toolsets for complex data modeling, reporting, and documentation.

Work Environment

• Hybrid role with 3 days a week in our offices.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth