International Benefits Specialist - LATAM
AlephAbout the role
We are looking for a International Benefits Specialist to support our team in Madrid! This role blends regional ownership with global transformation: you will serve as the primary point of contact for benefits across LATAM while playing a meaningful role in our multi-year global harmonization initiative spanning 70+ countries.
What You’ll Do
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LATAM Benefits Ownership — Serve as the primary point of contact for all benefits inquiries, renewals, and day-to-day administration across LATAM markets (e.g., Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Chile). Own the regional renewal calendar end-to-end.
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Vendor & Broker Management — Manage relationships with regional brokers, insurers, and benefits providers. Support renewal negotiations alongside the Total Rewards Manager and monitor SLA delivery.
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Compliance & Statutory Benefits — Maintain working knowledge of mandatory benefits and labor legislation across LATAM markets (e.g., IMSS, INSS, Aportes, AFP). Partner with local HR and Legal to ensure full compliance.
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Workday Administration — Manage benefits data, plan configuration, and business processes within Workday. Maintain high data integrity, lead audits, and produce reporting for stakeholders.
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Global Harmonization Project — Contribute to our multi-year initiative to audit and standardize benefits programs globally. Own discrete workstreams from current-state mapping through implementation support.
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Total Rewards Support — Assist with broader Total Rewards activities including market benchmarking, salary survey participation, and ad hoc compensation analysis.
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Data, Reporting & Cost Management — Use Excel and Google Sheets to track program metrics, audit benefit costs, and maintain regional dashboards that inform decision-making.
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Stakeholder Communication — Build clear, engaging presentations to explain benefits changes, project updates, and program guidance to employees, HRBPs, and leadership.
What You Need For This Role
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Experience — 3+ years of progressive HR or Benefits experience with demonstrated focus on LATAM markets. Vendor and broker management experience strongly preferred.
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Education — Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related field. Compensation and Benefits certifications are a plus.
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Systems & Tools — Advanced knowledge and proven experience using Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Sites) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). A solid working knowledge of HCM systems (Workday experience is a major plus!).
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Compliance Knowledge — Working understanding of statutory and mandatory benefits across at least three LATAM markets.
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Project Delivery — Comfortable managing multiple workstreams in parallel; able to operate independently on routine work and to scope new assignments with general direction.
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Languages — Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish required.
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Capability — Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights. Discreet handling of sensitive employee and compensation data.
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Career Drive — Motivated to grow into broader Global Total Rewards scope as our footprint and harmonization roadmap evolve.
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