Global Benefits & Wellness Leader

at  Kyriba

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
About Kyriba
Kyriba empowers CFOs and their teams to transform how they activate liquidity as a dynamic, real-time vehicle for growth and value creation, while also protection against financial risk. Kyriba’s pioneering Active Liquidity Network connects internal applications for treasury, risk, payments and working capital with vital external sources such as banks, ERPs, trading platforms, and market data providers.
About the role
As the Global Benefits & Wellness Leader, you will be responsible for developing and executing Kyriba’s global benefits and wellness strategy. This role involves reviewing existing benefits, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing contemporary offerings across all countries where we do business. You will manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with best practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in global benefits administration, vendor management, and a background in both consulting and corporate environments.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global benefits and wellness strategy that aligns with Kyriba’s business objectives and culture.
• Oversee the administration of benefit programs, including healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability, sick pay, unemployment, flexible spending, and wellness and health education initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of existing benefit programs and determine necessary enhancements to meet competitive standards.
• Manage relationships with benefit vendors, ensuring high-quality service and cost-effective solutions.
• Lead the design and implementation of wellness programs that promote employee health and well-being.
• Analyze benefit utilization data and market trends to recommend and implement benefit plan changes.
• Develop programs and communication strategies to keep employees informed about company benefit plans and any proposed changes.
• Stay current with global benefits trends and regulatory changes to ensure Kyriba’s programs remain competitive and compliant.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies in all countries of operation.
• Manage US Open Enrollment

Education, Experience & Skills

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in benefits administration, with a background in global benefits.
• CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) designation is preferred.
• Corporate and/or consulting experience in managing global benefits programs.
• Vendor management skills and experience negotiating complex benefit contracts.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration systems.

Kyriba Culture and Values
At Kyriba, we value a strong work culture and sense of community and ownership among our global team. We live by our “iCare” value system to demonstrate our care and commitment to our clients and to each other. In hiring, we look for candidates that are a strong fit with our culture and values, as well as bring the talent and experience required by the position.
Innovation: We foster innovation and entrepreneurial thinking across our team by rewarding employees for their achievements and encouraging efficiency and continual process improvement.
Customer Success: Our passion is to enable our Customers’ success. We do this by understanding their needs and developing and managing solutions that provide them the insight to effectively drive decision making within their organizations.
Accountability: We each take personal responsibility for our actions. We are committed to our own continuous improvement, and we go the extra mile to meet our Customers’ needs.
Respect: We respect each other’s ideas, efforts and commitments, and embrace our diverse cultures and points of view. We achieve our goals through teamwork, responsiveness, open communication and a positive attitude.
Excellence: We strive for excellence in all that we do and bring the passion and commitment to deliver on our promises. We achieve excellence through leadership, teamwork, transparency and integrity, and we are committed to recognizing employee achievements.
Kyriba believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.

• Develop and implement a global benefits and wellness strategy that aligns with Kyriba’s business objectives and culture.
• Oversee the administration of benefit programs, including healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability, sick pay, unemployment, flexible spending, and wellness and health education initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of existing benefit programs and determine necessary enhancements to meet competitive standards.
• Manage relationships with benefit vendors, ensuring high-quality service and cost-effective solutions.
• Lead the design and implementation of wellness programs that promote employee health and well-being.
• Analyze benefit utilization data and market trends to recommend and implement benefit plan changes.
• Develop programs and communication strategies to keep employees informed about company benefit plans and any proposed changes.
• Stay current with global benefits trends and regulatory changes to ensure Kyriba’s programs remain competitive and compliant.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies in all countries of operation.
• Manage US Open Enrollmen