Benefits Manager

Guardant Health

Global Employee Benefits Manager improving international benefits programs at Guardant Health, a precision oncology company. Managing vendors, compliance, renewals, analytics, and employee communications globally.

Posted 9/2/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $111,095 - $152,788 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and improving employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with local regulations and effective vendor management. Strong analytical and project management skills are essential for supporting global benefits initiatives and enhancing market competitiveness.

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Benefits AdministrationRegulatory ComplianceVendor ManagementProject ManagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Benefits Program ManagementMarket AnalysisData ManagementBudgetingForecasting

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingCuriositySound JudgmentAbility to Navigate Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled ToolsBenefits Administration Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyHealthcareLife SciencesHigh-Growth TechnologyEmployee Well-Being

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and continuously improve employee benefits programs outside the United States
Partner on global benefits initiatives supporting the Total Rewards strategy
Evaluate and enhance benefits offerings for market competitiveness, cost effectiveness, and compliance
Conduct benchmarking and market analyses across global markets
Partner with internal stakeholders to support talent attraction, retention, and employee well-being
Manage administration of international health, medical, retirement, pension, life, disability, wellness, leave, time-off, supplemental, and country-specific benefits
Oversee annual renewals, enrollment processes, and ongoing program administration
Coordinate accurate benefits data management with payroll
Develop and maintain benefits policies, procedures, and documentation
Manage relationships with global brokers, insurers, and third-party administrators
Monitor service levels and identify process improvement opportunities
Ensure compliance with local regulations, employment laws, tax requirements, and reporting obligations
Monitor legislative changes and assess impacts on existing programs
Partner with Legal, Finance, Payroll, and external advisors to mitigate compliance risks
Maintain employee-friendly benefits materials and provide benefits education
Address employee inquiries and support onboarding and life-event benefits processes
Prepare leadership presentations and stakeholder reporting
Support benefits budgeting and forecasting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of benefits experience, including expertise in benefits administration, vendor management, and regulatory compliance
Demonstrated experience managing benefits programs, vendors, compliance, and cross-functional projects
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity, build relationships, and manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
Experience in biotechnology, healthcare, life sciences, or high-growth technology environments (preferred)
Experience supporting benefits implementations or expansion into new countries (preferred)
Curiosity, sound judgment, and ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
Background screening including criminal history is required