Senior Global Benefits Specialist

Our People team is key to the success of GOAT Group. Through our innovative programs and data driven strategies, the company is committed to building a culture that is inclusive, cooperative and motivating. As a member of this team, you will play an indispensable part in our company’s future by cultivating an environment in which all of our US and global employees – across our warehouses, Flight Club retail stores and corporate teams – are able to thrive.

GOAT Group is seeking a Sr. Global Benefits Specialist who will be responsible for planning and executing the day-to-day operations of the company’s non-U.S. benefits and leave management programs.

In this role you will: 

• Administer and manage all non-U.S. benefits programs across GOAT’s current global footprint
• Partner with benefits consultants, local brokers and HR Business Partners to align benefits initiatives tailored to meet organizational objectives and talent strategies
• Enhance our current global benefits program and processes, taking into account benchmarking, employee feedback, compliance and cost considerations
• Regularly meet with the benefits broker team, third-party benefit plan providers and other external vendors
• Maintain international benefits calendar, partner with stakeholders to lead the renewal process or to implement new benefits
• Administer and audit all aspects of GOAT’s global employee benefits program, including but not limited to pension/retirement plans, medical, dental, vision and insured policies, as well as support our U.S. benefits where possible
• Develop and refine our international benefits expertise, across statutory requirements and supplemental offerings
• Own the leave of absence program, partnering with HR Business Partners, payroll and legal as necessary in addition to continuously improving the process
• Keep current on regulations and new legislation, ensure all policies are compliant, oversee audits and required filings
• Support immigration matters as needed for visa transfers & renewals and LOA postings
• Create standard operating procedure documents for benefits programs
• Develop and deliver communication materials and educational resources to help employees understand their benefits and wellbeing options
• Other benefits support as needed

We are looking for: 

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources with general knowledge of global benefits plans and leave programs
• Working knowledge of statutory and private benefit plans globally, with some previous exposure to global compliance and administration
• Ability to efficiently perform several tasks concurrently and work independently in a deadline driven environment
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to problem solve complex benefits and leave of absence issues
• Organization and attention to detail
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with UKG and/or ADP Lyric is a plus