Job Application for International Benefit Operations Specialist at Private Block

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The Role

We're looking for a detail-oriented, proactive International Benefits Operations Specialist to manage and improve our global benefits programs. You'll handle Tier 2 complex employee queries, work with our People Technology team to develop benefits and absence plans in Workday, support payroll preparation, improve processes, and drive both operational excellence and strategic enablement across our benefits function. This role is perfect for someone with project management skills, experience solving complex problems, and a passion for Benefits & Technology.

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Multi-Country Support – Balance and manage varying benefits and absence needs across multiple countries, and partners, concurrently.
Project Management – Lead benefits-related projects in partnership with the Benefits CoE
Workday Benefits & Absence – Work with our People Technology team to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot absence plans and benefits programs.
Payroll Preparation – Ensure accurate benefit deductions, reporting, and data flow to payroll.
Employee Support – Handle Tier 2 benefits queries, resolving complex issues efficiently.
Collaboration Across Teams - Partner with stakeholders in Payroll, Legal, and broader People teams to ensure accurate and efficient application of benefits and leave processes.
Continuous Improvement & Automation – Partner with the People Tech team to identify opportunities for automation and system optimisation within Workday.
Vendor & Financial Ops – Manage benefits procurement, POs, invoices,

Compliance & Administration – Ensure global benefits align with local regulations and company policies.

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5+ years of experience in benefits operations, HRIS, or a related field.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Experience managing POs, invoices, and vendor relationships.
Comfortable influencing key stakeholders
Foresight on the downstream impacts of a benefits design and configuration decisions
Experience with Workday or similar HRIS expertise in benefits and absence plan management.
Experience with international countries such as the UK, Netherlands, Spain, Canada, etc.

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