Principal Benefits Analyst
Cloud Software Group
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Ireland
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About the role
- Develop and implement a regional EMEA benefits strategy aligned with global Total Rewards principles
- Lead the design, harmonization, and modernization of benefits programs across multiple countries
- Drive regional initiatives related to wellbeing, healthcare, retirement, life insurance, and flexible benefits
- Lead benefits due diligence for EMEA M&A transactions
- Assess benefit plans, costs, liabilities, and risks
- Develop integration strategies and Day 1/Day 2 benefits transition plans
- Oversee day-to-day management of EMEA benefits programs
- Ensure full compliance with local labor laws and tax regulations
- Manage relationships with brokers, insurers, and benefits administrators
- Own the EMEA benefits budget and monitor costs against forecasts.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Benefits, with at least 4 years of compliance administration
- Bachelor’s degree with a Benefits emphasis and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, modeling, and advanced analysis
- Deep functional knowledge of Google Workspace tools (Sheets, Slides, Docs)
- Significant experience in employee benefits or total rewards, with regional EMEA scope
- Strong knowledge of EMEA benefits regulations, healthcare, retirement, and insurance structures
- Proven experience managing multiple countries and complex stakeholder environments
- Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
- Analytical mindset with experience managing budgets and interpreting benefits data
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
benefits strategy developmentbenefits program designbenefits due diligencecost assessmentrisk assessmentbudget managementdata manipulationdata modelingadvanced data analysis
Soft Skills
leadershiprelationship managementvendor managementnegotiationanalytical mindsetcommunicationinfluencing