Sr. Benefits Specialist in Milpitas, California at Saviynt

We are seeking a proactive, resilient Sr. Benefits Specialist to oversee the day-to-day operations, compliance, and administration of Saviynt’s global health and welfare programs. As a high-growth, international company, we move fast. This role requires someone who thrives in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment—someone ready to bring order to ambiguity, build clear SOPs from scratch, and scale our global benefits infrastructure across multiple regions.

(Note: Retirement, 401(k), and pension programs are managed separately.)

Why you'll love this role:

Get energised by helping people navigate important life benefits and solve their individual challenges.
Care deeply about ensuring fairness and clarity in all aspects of benefits administration.
Enjoy the challenge of understanding intricate details and translating them into actionable information.
Thrive in a collaborative environment where you can share your expertise and learn from others.
Find satisfaction in contributing to a positive employee experience through thoughtful benefits programs.

• Global Health & Welfare Administration: Own the day-to-day administration of global health, medical, dental, vision, life, and statutory fringe benefit programs across international entities.
• Leave of Absence (LOA) Ownership: Serve as the subject matter expert end-to-end for global and regional Leave of Absence processes (FMLA, statutory medical leave, parental leave, disability) with empathy and legal compliance.
• Process & SOP Creation: Identify operational gaps, document undocumented workflows, and build scalable SOPs, employee benefit guides, and communications from the ground up.
• System & EDI Management: Manage vendor EDI feeds, resolve data transmission errors within HRIS platforms, and ensure accurate record-keeping across regions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with HRBPs, Payroll, and Finance teams on cross-border employee escalations, budgeting, and headcount tracking.
• Financial Reconciliation & Audits: Lead monthly invoice reconciliations across global benefit vendors, audit statements for accuracy, and report cost trends to Finance.
• Vendor & Compliance Leadership: Manage broker and vendor relations globally for renewals, open enrollment, and regional regulatory compliance.

• 5+ years of benefits administration experience with a strong background supporting global/international employee populations.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent practical experience); CEBS or related professional certification is a plus.
• Direct expertise managing complex Leave of Absence (LOA) programs and statutory leave requirements.
• Strong project management ability with a proven track record of creating structure, documentation, and SOPs in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms, global benefits administration portals, and EDI feed management.
• Proficiency in invoice reconciliation, financial audits, and cross-functional partnerships with Finance and HRBPs.
• Working knowledge of international statutory benefits and US regulations (COBRA, FMLA, ACA, HIPAA).
• Exceptional adaptability, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced expertise in both Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)—must be comfortable leveraging both toolsets for complex data modeling, reporting, and documentation.