Global Benefits Specialist

Overview

Benefits Specialist responsible for administering benefits programs across assigned countries and regions, ensuring local regulatory compliance and alignment with Unity's global benefits strategy, including triage of benefits inquiries submitted through Jira.

What you'll do

• Administer benefits programs across assigned countries, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and time-off policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees on benefits-related questions, providing timely and accurate guidance.
• Triage and respond to employee benefits inquiries submitted through the Jira ticketing system, leveraging AI to research questions spanning multiple countries and regions.
• Partner with Payroll, Compliance, Legal, and external vendors to ensure accurate benefits administration, payments, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct audits and quality checks to maintain data integrity and compliance across benefits systems.
• Support annual benefits enrollment, including employee communications, vendor coordination, enrollment activities, and ongoing documentation.
• Monitor changes in benefits regulations, identify opportunities to streamline processes, and collaborate with the global Benefits team to enhance the employee experience.

What you'll need

• 3+ years of experience in benefits administration, HR operations, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of benefits regulations and statutory requirements across India and at least three additional countries.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple processes and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience partnering with Payroll, Legal, and external vendors to ensure accurate administration and compliance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with advanced spreadsheet proficiency and experience using AI tools such as Gemini.
• Adaptable and collaborative, with an interest in developing deeper expertise in international benefits and the flexibility to work across time zones.

Nice to have

• HR qualified or equivalent credentials.
• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) and benefits administration platforms.
• Familiarity with trends in employee wellbeing and engagement.
• Experience and knowledge of benefits across an entire region (e.g. EMEA, APAC, North America).

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, India.
• Scope of countries covered may evolve over time; candidate must adapt flexibly to changing regional responsibilities and working hours.
• Must work across time zones.
• Requires sufficient professional English for verbal and written communication with colleagues and partners worldwide.