APAC Benefits Manager

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Reporting to the Manager, Benefits (Non-Americas), the APAC Benefits Manager will be responsible for review, transition and management of the Benefits programs for Amex GBT APAC.

What you'll be doing

• Design and implement benefit programs, processes and practices that are responsive to the company's changing business needs and requirements/regulations in each geographic location.
• Serve as a Benefits subject matter expert by developing solutions and market-based plans aligned with company strategies.
• Experience of benefits design, managing risk covers such as Medical, Life and Disability insurance programs, retirement benefit programs and working with benefits brokers.
• Strategize and drive the benefits approach to effectively manage, transition programs across companies from one entity to the other following a Merger and/or Acquisition.
• Ensure benefit programs support the company's strategic objectives by remaining knowledgeable of the key business goals.
• Utilize deep domain expertise and leadership in Health & Welfare and retirement plan design and administration, compliance, regulatory requirements, tracking and reporting obligations and plan/program forecasting that allows managing the impact of each to the organization
• Proactively monitor and assess current benefit programs, market trends, legislative, tax and social changes that impact current programs
• Manage communications to drive employee engagement and usage of health and welfare programs
• Manage administration of health and welfare programs to ensure accuracy of enrollment, reports, and billing as well as to minimize user issues
• Prepare reports as required by Government, Company or State agencies
• Review and analyze changes to local laws pertaining to benefits and report necessary or suggested changes to management
• Lead and manage vendors to ensure delivery aligned with Company values and strategy

What we need from you:

• 10+ years of managing benefits including and retirement programs with experience in designing, implementing, and managing Benefit Programs.
• Expertise in APAC region and local benefits practices is being sought. 
• Strong knowledge of Benefits strategy, design and administration including experience with Mergers and Acquisitions
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Demonstrated understanding of key global business trends, the role will also partner with projects that may span across other regions
• Knowledge of the marketplace, developments and trends related to the Benefits function
• Solid problem solving and time management skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Location

The #TeamGBT Experience

Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.

• Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.

• Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.

• Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.

• We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.

• And much more

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

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