International Benefits Specialist

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an International Benefits Specialist in Portugal.

This role is a key contributor to the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of international benefits programs across the EMEA region, ensuring employees receive competitive, compliant, and meaningful benefits experiences. You will act as a regional expert, managing end-to-end benefits operations including procurement, renewals, and vendor relationships. The position requires a strong balance of operational rigor and creative thinking to develop locally relevant supplemental benefits that enhance employee wellbeing. You will collaborate closely with product, legal, operations, and external partners to ensure seamless benefits administration at scale. This is a highly cross-functional role in a fast-paced, global environment where accuracy, compliance, and employee experience are equally critical. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about building benefits programs that truly support people.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing and evolving international benefits programs across the EMEA region to ensure compliance, competitiveness, and excellent employee experience:

• Lead benefits procurement, administration, and renewal cycles for EMEA, including health, retirement, and supplemental benefit programs
• Manage relationships with vendors, brokers, and external partners, including negotiations on pricing, SLAs, and renewals
• Design and launch locally relevant supplemental benefits such as wellness, mental health, and family support programs
• Serve as a regional subject matter expert, supporting internal teams and responding to client and employee benefits inquiries
• Ensure accuracy of benefits data, including eligibility, enrollment, billing, and ongoing administration
• Collaborate with product, legal, and operations teams to maintain alignment with statutory requirements and EOR frameworks
• Develop clear country-level benefits documentation, communications, and enrollment guides to improve employee understanding
• Support global benefits operations teams to ensure efficient enrollment and administration of EOR employee benefits

Requirements:
The ideal candidate brings strong international benefits expertise, particularly within EMEA markets, combined with excellent communication and operational skills:

• 4+ years of experience in benefits management, preferably with EMEA regional exposure
• Experience managing end-to-end benefits renewals and vendor/broker relationships
• Strong knowledge of statutory and supplemental benefits structures in at least one major EMEA market
• Ability to design and implement scalable, compliant, and employee-centric benefits programs
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex benefits topics for diverse audiences
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth, or international environments
• Strong problem-solving skills with a consultative, solution-oriented approach
• Ability to manage complexity, ensure accuracy, and maintain strong attention to detail
• Nice to have: experience in EOR/PEO environments, familiarity with HRIS or benefits platforms, and multilingual capabilities

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market benchmarks
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Remote-friendly and flexible work environment
• Generous PTO and wellness-focused time-off policies
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Opportunity to shape international benefits programs across multiple markets
• Collaborative, mission-driven, and inclusive workplace culture
• Exposure to global HR, operations, and product teams in a high-growth environment