International Benefits Specialist – Madrid
We are looking for an International Benefits Specialist to support our team in Madrid.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Manage relationships with regional brokers, insurers, and benefits providers; support renewal negotiations alongside the Total Rewards Manager and monitor SLA delivery.
- Maintain working knowledge of mandatory benefits and labor legislation across LATAM markets (e.g., IMSS, INSS, Aportes, AFP) and partner with local HR and Legal to ensure full compliance.
- Manage benefits data, plan configuration, and business processes within Workday; maintain data integrity, lead audits, and produce reporting for stakeholders.
- Contribute to the global harmonization initiative to audit and standardize benefits programs; own discrete workstreams from current‑state mapping through implementation support.
- Assist with broader Total Rewards activities including market benchmarking, salary survey participation, and ad‑hoc compensation analysis.
- Use Excel and Google Sheets to track program metrics, audit benefit costs, and maintain regional dashboards that inform decision‑making.
- Build clear, engaging presentations to explain benefits changes, project updates, and program guidance to employees, HRBPs, and leadership.
Requirements
- 3+ years of progressive HR or Benefits experience with demonstrated focus on LATAM markets; vendor and broker management experience strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related field. Compensation and Benefits certifications are a plus.
- Advanced knowledge and proven experience using Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; solid working knowledge of HCM systems (Workday experience is a major plus).
- Working understanding of statutory and mandatory benefits across at least three LATAM markets.
- Comfortable managing multiple workstreams in parallel; able to operate independently on routine work and scope new assignments with general direction.
- Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish required.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights; discreet handling of sensitive employee and compensation data.
- Motivated to grow into broader General Total Rewards scope as our footprint and harmonization roadmap evolve.
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📌 International Benefits Specialist - LATAM (Madrid)
🏢 Aleph
📍 Madrid