Sr. Benefits Specialist

Saviynt; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Saviynt seeks a Sr. Benefits Specialist to manage global health and welfare programs, LOA processes, and SOP-driven operations. You’ll partner with HRBPs, Payroll, and Finance to ensure smooth cross-border administration and compliance.

The role emphasizes building scalable processes, vendor management, and accurate financial reconciliation. Hybrid work is available with a strong growth trajectory in a high-growth, international environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of benefits administration experience supporting global populations.
• Experience with LOA programs and statutory leave requirements.
• Strong project management and SOP/documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day administration of global health, welfare, and statutory fringe benefits.
• Lead LOA processes end-to-end with compliance and empathy.
• Document workflows and build scalable SOPs and guides.

Skills

Benefits administration

LOA management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

HRIS & EDI management

Vendor & Finance coordination

Compliance knowledge (FMLA, COBRA, ACA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

CEBS or related certification (plus)

Tools

HRIS

EDI feeds

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

$85,000 - $120,000 a year

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, learning and tremendous opportunities to grow and advance in your career. At Saviynt, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and final compensation decisions are dependent on many factors including but are not limited to location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other relevant business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $85,000 - $120,000 annually.
You may also be eligible to participate in a Saviynt discretionary bonus plan, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Work Environment

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