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Smarsh

Global Benefits Specialist

Smarsh

Global Benefits Manager responsible for global benefits administration. Managing employee programs to enhance experience at Smarsh, a leading technology company.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Administer global employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability, wellness initiatives, and supplemental benefit offerings across multiple countries.
  • Support benefit operations in the US and international regions, including coordination with country-specific vendors, brokers, and administrators.
  • Serve as a subject matter resource for employees regarding benefit eligibility, enrollment, life event changes, and plan utilization.
  • Manage benefits onboarding and annual open enrollment processes, including employee communications, education sessions, and system coordination.
  • Ensure accurate benefits data management and payroll deductions through HRIS and payroll systems.
  • Partner with the Global Benefits/Total Rewards Manager to support program enhancements, renewals, benchmarking, and process improvements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve employee experience, operational efficiency, and scalability of global benefits processes.
  • Administer leave of absence programs including FMLA, statutory leave programs, disability, parental leave, sick leave, and country-specific leave requirements.
  • Coordinate directly with employees, managers, HR partners, and third-party administrators regarding leave eligibility, documentation requirements, timelines, and return-to-work processes.
  • Track employee leave status and maintain accurate documentation while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
  • Support international leave administration and coordinate with regional partners to ensure alignment with local regulations and practices.
  • Escalate complex or high-risk leave matters appropriately while exercising sound judgment in routine case management.
  • Coordinate and support global wellness initiatives and employee wellbeing programs in partnership with Total Rewards and People teams.
  • Assist in the development and execution of employee education and engagement efforts related to benefits and wellness offerings.
  • Support communication strategies that improve employee understanding and utilization of available programs and resources.
  • Gather employee feedback and identify opportunities to enhance participation and overall employee experience.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and international regulations related to benefits and leave administration, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and applicable country-specific requirements.
  • Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting for audits, renewals, and regulatory compliance activities.
  • Support annual compliance filings, benefits audits, and vendor reporting requirements.
  • Monitor changes in legislation and escalate potential impacts to leadership.
  • Partner with brokers, insurance carriers, leave administrators, and external vendors to ensure timely issue resolution and quality service delivery.
  • Assist with vendor management activities including enrollment accuracy, billing reconciliation, reporting validation, and operational issue resolution.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, HR Operations, Legal, Finance, and People Business Partners to support effective program administration.
  • Contribute to ongoing process documentation and operational best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience in benefits, leave administration, HR operations, or Total Rewards.
  • Experience supporting global employee populations and/or benefits administration outside the US strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of US benefits and leave regulations including FMLA, ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
  • Familiarity with international benefits and leave practices in countries such as the UK, India, Canada, or EMEA/APAC regions preferred.
  • Experience working with HRIS, benefits administration systems, and payroll platforms.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Demonstrated customer service orientation and employee support mindset.

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Hard Skills & Tools
benefits administrationleave administrationHR operationsTotal Rewardsdata managementcomplianceemployee onboardingemployee communicationsvendor managementprocess improvements
Soft Skills
organizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillscustomer service orientationdiscretionemployee support mindset
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in Business Administration