As an industry leader and Software-as-a-Service provider our mission at 8×8, Inc.
(NYSE:EGHT) is to transform the future of business communications.
The 8×8 Open Communications Platform (TM) uniquely brings together Voice, Video, Collaboration, Contact Center, and enterprise-class API solutions, helping businesses across the globe transform their customer and employee experience, and empowering workforces worldwide to work smarter.
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We are seeking an experienced action-oriented individual who will work across our global People Team and in partnership with other organizational stakeholders such as Finance, IT, Legal, etc… You will leverage your deep experience and understanding of global benefits plans and offerings, including local statutory requirements to provide strategic thought partnership and own the design and execution of these programs and initiatives.
With your passion for continuous improvement and driving an amazing employee experience , you will help us build a team of exceptional Benefits professionals to support our global employees.
Responsibilities
- Be a thought leader to craft and deploy a strategic roadmap for our global benefits and retirement strategy against market best practices
- Lead in building our Global Benefits team, providing people management, talent development and growth opportunities
- Work closely with brokers globally to evaluate and benchmark our benefits programs based on global industry trends and best practices to ensure competitiveness in market
- Provide thought leadership, expertise, and guidance in the development of innovative wellness programs
- Ensure compliance with global and local requirements such as COBRA, GDPR, ACA, ERISA, and HIPAA and other regional, country, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
- Lead and drive the execution of benefit annual renewals and enrollment process, involved in all phases of renewal discussions, benefits communication, and change management plans
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in HR or related discipline preferred with 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience developing and scaling a global benefits function for a high-growth company.
Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) or CEBs accreditation is a plus.
- You have demonstrated experience translating vision into strategy for designing and managing benefits and wellness programs through policies, processes, and systems
- Demonstrated people management skills and experience in establishing, developing and growing a globally distributed team
- You are able to assess and manage benefits vendors and parties to develop strategic partnerships
- Experienced in leading all aspects of benefits strategy, design, administration, and compliance for a global company
- Advanced knowledge for managing global health and welfare insurance offerings, retirement programs, leave management and compliance requirements across various countries
- Experience with a self-funded medical benefits platform and effective cost-management and planning strategies
- Excellent presentation, organizational and communication skills
8×8 is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.