Benefits specialist, Americas

at  SP Global

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What’s In It For You?

OUR PEOPLE:

We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we’re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Role: Benefits Specialist, LATAM
The Team: The Americas Benefits Team is responsible for various benefits initiatives across LATAM, Canada, and the US. The Benefits Team works closely with the People Team to ensure the company’s policies and benefits are best in class.
This role is responsible for our benefits programs within LATAM and will also be involved in various benefit initiatives across the Americas. The Benefits Specialist will work with Insurance companies and brokers for the LATAM region to ensure the company’s policies and benefits are consistent and equitable for all team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

The Impact: Our Benefits Programs put People First and provides the most value from our vendors and programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Partners with the People Experience team to support the benefits needs of the business.
Support benefits programs involving the research and implementation of plans and programs as well as managing competitive benefits offered in the Americas.
Conducts or assists in the completion of simple to moderate benefits benchmarking, analysis, and calculations.
Participate in vendor implementation related projects and People First initiatives from beginning to end.
Provide information and explain changes in benefits to employees.
Assist regional benefits team with renewals and possible RFPs.
Work with finance to ensure benefit related invoices are paid in a timely manner.
Develop policies and other documentation to educate all employees about the company’s benefits programs.
Supports senior members of the team in achieving goals and deliverables.
Ensures all work practices, processes and procedures comply with policies in place.
What We’re Looking For:Basic Required Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in HR, Finance, Business or related discipline required.
3+ years of experience in related field.
A self-starter that is detailed oriented and motivated to achieve results.
Knowledge of statutory laws and regulations regarding the processing of health and pension benefits in LATAM (specifically Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico.)
Ability to analyze, interpret and consolidate data as a practical approach to building robust processes and policy around benefits management.
Ability to engage and communicate with employees, understand their needs, and deliver benefits to them.
Benefits project management skills. Capable of overseeing benefit related projects across various time zones. Ability to work cross-functionally between Benefits, HR, Payroll, and IT.
Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint experience.

OUR PURPOSE:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.