Sr. Benefits Specialist
Atlanta · El Segundo · Milpitas · Full-time · Hybrid · Posted Sep 16, 2026
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- Atlanta · El Segundo · Milpitas
About the role
- Saviynt is seeking a proactive, resilient Sr. Benefits Specialist to oversee the day-to-day operations, compliance, and administration of global health and welfare programs.
- This role requires someone who can bring order to ambiguity, build clear SOPs from scratch, and scale the global benefits infrastructure across multiple regions.
Responsibilities
- Own the day-to-day administration of global health, medical, dental, vision, life, and statutory fringe benefit programs across international entities.
- Serve as the subject matter expert end-to-end for global and regional Leave of Absence processes (FMLA, statutory medical leave, parental leave, disability) with empathy and legal compliance.
- Identify operational gaps, document undocumented workflows, and build scalable SOPs, employee benefit guides, and communications from the ground up.
- Manage vendor EDI feeds, resolve data transmission errors within HRIS platforms, and ensure accurate record-keeping across regions.
- Partner closely with HRBPs, Payroll, and Finance teams on cross-border employee escalations, budgeting, and headcount tracking.
- Lead monthly invoice reconciliations across global benefit vendors, audit statements for accuracy, and report cost trends to Finance.
- Manage broker and vendor relations globally for renewals, open enrollment, and regional regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- 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).
- 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).
Preferred qualifications
- CEBS or related professional certification is a plus.
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
Workplace
- Hybrid role with 3 days a week in the office.
Skills
- HRIS
- EDI Feed Management
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- FMLA
- COBRA
- ACA
- HIPAA
