Global Benefits Consultant - (Contract & Remote) in San Rafel, California at FutureSense

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Benefits Consultant to support multiple client engagements in a fast-paced consulting environment at Alliant Human Capital. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to clients by leading benefits strategy, administration, compliance, and operational support across domestic and global employee populations.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of progressive benefits experience, including hands-on experience supporting global benefits programs, vendor management, employee escalations, open enrollment, compliance initiatives, and benefits operations within complex and fast-growing organizations. This individual must be comfortable working independently, managing multiple clients simultaneously, and partnering directly with executive stakeholders.

• Lead administration and strategic oversight of U.S. and global employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, wellness, and leave programs
• Manage and support global benefits operations across multiple countries and regions, including coordination with international brokers and vendors
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client leadership regarding benefits strategy, escalations, renewals, compliance, and employee experience
• Partner with brokers, carriers, TPAs, payroll providers, and global vendors to ensure effective program administration and issue resolution
• Support annual open enrollment processes including employee communications, system configuration validation, testing, and reporting
• Provide hands-on support with leave of absence and disability programs including FMLA, ADA, state leaves, parental leave, and global leave requirements where applicable
• Analyze benefits utilization, trends, benchmarking data, and vendor performance to provide strategic recommendations to clients
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, Section 125, and international benefits requirements
• Support mergers, acquisitions, global expansions, and organizational changes impacting employee benefit programs
• Maintain and audit HRIS and benefits systems including Workday, ADP Workforce Now, UKG, Rippling, BambooHR, or similar platforms
• Develop SOPs, process documentation, employee-facing materials, and benefits communications
• Support payroll and finance teams with benefits deductions, invoices, carrier reconciliations, and reporting
• Participate in client meetings, strategic planning discussions, and operational reviews as a subject matter expert

• 8+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, benefits consulting, or total rewards
• Required experience managing or supporting global benefits programs
• Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits compliance and employee leave regulations
• Experience supporting multi-state and international employee populations
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple clients, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience partnering directly with executive leadership and external vendors
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a consultative and client-service mindset
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and HRIS/benefits platforms

• Previous consulting or outsourced HR/Benefits support experience
• Experience in high-growth, startup, or rapidly scaling organizations
• CEBS, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or related certifications preferred
• Experience with global benefits brokers and international compliance coordination
• Familiarity with benefits integrations, EDI feeds, and payroll reconciliation processes

• Remote-based role with flexibility to support clients across multiple time zones
• Ability to support multiple concurrent engagements in a consulting environment
• Occasional travel may be required based on client needs

• Delivering high-quality client support with minimal oversight
• Building strong partnerships with clients, brokers, and internal teams
• Improving operational efficiency and employee experience within benefits programs
• Providing proactive, strategic recommendations that support client growth and compliance
• Successfully managing complex benefits operations in both domestic and global environments