Benefits Specialist

We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits professional with 5+ years of experience supporting the Americas region, with strong knowledge of regional benefits programs and statutory requirements. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and skilled in data handling (advanced Excel), with a global mindset and the ability to work across multiple countries. Fluency in English and Spanish, with proficiency in Portuguese, is required. Experience in EOR/consulting environments and exposure to automation or data analytics tools is a plus.

Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Administer a comprehensive benefits portfolio for the Americas region, including private medical, dental, vision, pension, life insurance, and regional perks. 

• Serve as the primary owner for the global business travel insurance process.  

• Verify, process and maintain data relative to insurance premiums, claims and costs. 

• Partner with Finance to prepare benefits data for management reporting. 

• Ensures compliance with government requirements by studying existing laws and regulations and updates to legal requirements. 

• Monitors benefit utilisation by preparing and distributing benefit reports. 

• Provides benefits related data to internal team members as and when required. 

• Resolve team member questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures. 

• Prepare special reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends. 

• Work with our global team of brokers, platforms, carriers, etc. to ensure our programs are operating efficiently. 

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a Compensation and Benefits capacity, preferably in the Americas region.  Prior experience in an EOR/consulting industry will be advantageous. 
• Excellent data processing skills and attention to detail. 
• Able to gather data in a comprehensible manner for team members across multiple countries. 
• Global mindset to tackle diverse needs. 
• English & Spanish: Full Professional Proficiency / Fluent (Required). Portuguese: Intermediate to Fluent (Required) - Note: Candidates fluent in all three languages will be given preference. 
• Excellent analytical skills, good with advanced MS Excel. 
• Self-motivated, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible 
• Desire to, and the ability to, work in a global team environment. 
• Strong desire to solve tough problems and share learnings with others. 

• Nice to have: 
• Exposure to AI-enabled tools or automation platforms in HR/Benefits administration (e.g., workflow automation, reporting automation, chatbot support etc. 
• Experience leveraging data analytics tools to improve reporting efficiency, benefits cost monitoring, and process optimization. 
• Interest in driving digital transformation within Global People Services to enhance scalability and operational efficiency. 

• Education & Experience: 
• Experience highly preferred with statutory requirements for employee benefit plans and programs in the United States, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru, Puerto Rico etc.    
• 5 years of experience in the management of a global or regional team member benefits programs. Experience with developing, administering, and implementing benefit programs, preferably in a large and complex organisation. 
• Working knowledge of human resources management principles and practices in all human resources programs preferred. 

ABOUT US

GoGlobal is the leading professional services company to guide, establish and manage global operations with compliance and confidence. We bring the human touch to entering new markets and consolidating vendors through a single point of management. With a presence in over 140 countries on six continents and growing, we make running a global business easy.

Business & Corporate Services provided:

• Entity Solutions: Entity establishment, Corporate secretarial & directorship services, Domicile services, Dormancy/Liquidation
• HR Solutions: Global recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), Global benefits, Global payroll, International HR Consulting
• Finance Solutions: Accounting & Tax

For more information, please visit GoGlobal.com

OVERVIEW

At GoGlobal, we give you the autonomy to make decisions that create real impact.

As a privately owned company, we are free from the pressures of venture capital or private equity investors demanding exponential growth in unreasonable time frames.

Sometimes, things just take time to do well. In our business, delivering great results is a process - and we're committed to doing it right.

We are not for sale. We believe that financial success is a natural outcome of our work, not the primary goal. Unlike many investors who view money as a goal, our focus is on long-term growth and sustainable success.

We are a global team, built for those who want to go further. Here's what your career at GoGlobal looks like:

• A company small enough for your voice to be heard meaningfully, yet large enough to make a global impact
• Collaborating with a diverse, global and supportive team
• Built for the long-haul - no VC or PE pressure, just a focus on sustainable growth

WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT

We Make Growing Your Career Possible

• We operate with the benefits of a partnership without the complexities of a partnership. Our hybrid partnership-corporate model offers all employees the opportunity to become a partner, while maintaining a streamlined corporate structure so that decisions are made quickly

• We do not offer equity plans. As we are not for sale and are not chasing an exit, "stock options" hold little value in our business model. Instead, we provide opportunities for outstanding employees to make partner and share in the profits. We believe it's better to build lasting value than to chase a one-time payout

• We prioritize organic and sustainable growth. Expanding operations quickly by way of mergers and acquisitions might seem appealing, but the reality is integrating diverse cultures can be challenging. We're proud of our own culture and prefer to grow it our way

• We're global. We offer career opportunities across the world-whether it's new job roles or international locations

• English is our official language, but for many, it's our second language. We embrace this and find it rewarding communicating with colleagues from all over the world

• We are not a family. We operate more like a high-performing sports team where each individual's contribution is crucial to our collective success

• We keep things simple and collaborative. Our structure makes it easy for teams to work together across borders so we can serve our clients with global needs more effectively. Unlike big, siloed companies, we work seamlessly to handle international deals without the headaches of territorial ownership

• We believe in transparency and trust. Every month, we share our financials with the team so everyone knows where we stand and what's coming next. It's all about open communication, building trust and empowering every individual to be part of our journey. We don't tell you what to think - we provide the information you need to make your own informed decisions

• We believe flexibility drives success. Our company is built on trust, and that's why we embrace fully remote work, and hybrid options in some countries. Forget rigid office routines - it's old school! This flexibility fuels productivity, strengthens our workforce, and ensures we remain agile in a fast-changing world.

Ready to take the next step in your career with us? Apply now!

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