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Saviynt · 23 hours ago

Global Benefits Manager

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Saviynt is a company focused on global employee benefits management, and they are seeking a Global Benefits Manager to lead the strategy and administration of benefit programs across multiple countries. This role involves ensuring compliance, managing vendor relationships, and enhancing employee experience through competitive benefits offerings.

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Responsibilities

Develop and manage global benefits strategy that balances local market expectations, talent competitiveness, and financial stewardship

Conduct benchmarking and vendor evaluations by country; recommend program enhancements based on data, business goals, and employee experience

Partner with Compensation to align benefits philosophy with total rewards strategy and employer value proposition

Build a roadmap for future benefit expansion, including wellness, retirement, leave programs, EAP offerings, and flexible benefits

Serve as global program owner and subject matter expert for all leave programs (paid/unpaid, statutory, and company-provided), ensuring alignment with total rewards strategy and legal requirements

Oversee and direct a third-party LOA administration vendor responsible for day-to-day case management, eligibility determination, employee communications, documentation, and return-to-work coordination

Ensure vendor performance meets service levels, compliance standards, and employee experience expectations; manage escalations and continuous improvement

Maintain a governance framework for global leave policies, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements across regions (FMLA, ADA, UK Shared Parental Leave, India Maternity Benefit Act, etc.)

Develop and maintain employee- and manager-facing LOA guides, FAQs, policy documents, and workflows in partnership with the vendor

Partner with HRBPs, Legal, and local leaders on sensitive, complex, or high-risk leave cases requiring internal oversight or accommodations

Coordinate downstream impacts with Payroll, HRIS, and Finance while ensuring the vendor provides accurate reporting, documentation, and payroll feeds

Monitor compliance, reporting, and audit readiness across all geographies with vendor-supplied data and documentation

Oversee day-to-day benefits administration across multiple regions, including renewals, vendor management, escalations, and annual enrollment cycles

Ensure smooth handoffs between HRIS, Payroll, Finance, and local HRBP teams for accurate eligibility, deductions, and reporting

Provide enablement, training, and reference materials to HR Operations and Talent Acquisition teams to ensure they can confidently address Level 1 employee benefits inquiries and escalate complex cases appropriately

Manage benefits budget forecasting, invoice reconciliation, and costs across multiple countries

Own benefits communications: policies, employee guides, onboarding materials, FAQs, and manager enablement

Maintain compliance with local statutory requirements, including health insurance, pension, social contributions, and mandatory leaves

Ensure documentation, contracts, and enrollment processes meet legal standards in each jurisdiction

Partner with Legal and external consultants on regulatory changes and audits

Lead annual benefit plan governance reviews and secure approvals from executive leadership

Build repeatable playbooks for benefits set up in new countries (vendor selection, plan design, cost proposals, implementation timelines)

Coordinate with Talent Acquisition, Finance, Payroll, and Legal during global hiring or entity launches

Measure benefit utilization, employee sentiment, and vendor performance; recommend improvements based on data

Drive employee education around total rewards, including wellness, financial education, and mental health support

Manage escalated employee cases with empathy, accuracy, and discretion

Provide backup support for the Atlanta Office Administrator, stepping in during time off, PTO, or high-volume periods

Collaborate on monthly employee engagement initiatives and events (virtual and in-person)

Provide guidance, coaching, and operational alignment for the Atlanta administrator, who maintains a dotted-line reporting relationship to this role

Assist with office-level communications, vendor coordination, wellness activities, or team-building efforts as needed

Qualification

Global benefits strategyLeave of Absence managementVendor managementHRISPayroll systemsStatutory complianceAnalytical skillsProfessional certificationsGlobal mobility familiarityCommunication skills