Americas Prinicpal Benefits Analyst

Americas Benefits & Pension Administration

• Manage overall administration and compliance for all Americas Benefit Programs including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, 401(k)/Retirement programs as appropriate by country

• Drive annual renewals in the Americas to ensure cost effective renewals while driving strong benefit programs to meet the needs of employees

• Serve as the primary liaison with benefit consultants, brokers, and plan providers to ensure efficient plan administration.

• Research, analyze and recommend new benefit programs for Company to remain competitive and manage costs related to benefit plans.

• Serve as the subject matter expert in 401(k), audit, compliance and coordinates the 401(k) Fiduciary Committee meetings

• Ensures compliance with governmental regulations related to benefit programs and labor law, including ERISA, FMLA, ACA, and HIPAA. This includes required testing, audits, SOX compliance and government filings.

• Develop and deliver clear, engaging benefits communications to ensure employees are well informed about their programs.

Americas Leave of Absence & Time off Administration

• Oversee administration and compliance for short-term and long-term disability programs, leave of absence programs, and time-off policies across the Americas.

• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and legislative updates.

• Partner with HRIT to ensure leave types and time-off programs are accurately configured and maintained in systems.

• Develop employee-facing communications and tools to promote clarity and understanding of leave benefits.

• Provide mentorship and oversight to ensure compliant and efficient leave administration processes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision, analysis, communication, and administration of employee benefit programs to support company growth, business objectives, and talent acquisition and retention goals.

• Drive continuous improvement of People Operations processes with a focus on simplification, efficiency, scalability, and compliance.

• Conduct budgeting and financial analysis of benefits programs, including forecasting, cost modeling, and monitoring high-cost claims.

• Ensure accurate financial planning and tracking of benefits expenditures.

• Support M&A activities, including due diligence, benefits harmonization strategy, and implementation

Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 8+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration.

• Minimum 4+ years of direct 401(k) and compliance administration experience.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data modeling, financial analysis, reporting).

• Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, Docs).

• Deep understanding of government regulations impacting benefit programs (ERISA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA).

About Us:

Cloud Software Group is one of the world's largest cloud solution providers, serving more than 100 million users around the globe. When you join Cloud Software Group, you are making a difference for real people, each of whom count on our suite of cloud-based products to get work done - from anywhere. Members of our team will tell you that we value passion for technology and the courage to take risks. Everyone is empowered to learn, dream, and build the future of work. We are on the brink of another Cambrian leap -- a moment of immense evolution and growth. And we need your expertise and experience to do it. Now is the perfect time to move your skills to the cloud.

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