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Senior Benefits Specialist

Human ResourcesHuman ResourcesFull TimeRemoteTeam 5,001-10,000Since 1998H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

10 days ago

Salary

$75K - $130K / year

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Provide operational support for health, welfare, retirement, leave, and statutory benefits programs across the Americas region. • Manage employee benefits inquiries and escalations through the SNOW ticketing system, ensuring timely triage, resolution, and clear communication. • Serve as a primary point of contact for brokers, carriers, TPAs, PBMs, COBRA administrators, and leave vendors; actively manage escalations and hold vendors accountable to SLAs. • Support annual renewals by coordinating census data, reviewing pricing, validating assumptions, and partnering with leadership on recommendations. • Review vendor invoices, eligibility files, and claims reports for accuracy; coordinate corrections with Payroll and Finance as needed. • Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, including U.S. federal and state requirements (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA), Canadian provincial frameworks, and statutory programs in Mexico and Colombia. • Maintain compliance calendars and support audits, regulatory filings, and documentation standards. • Process limited benefits transactions in Workday and ensure data integrity across systems. • Collaborate closely with HRBPs, Payroll, Finance, Legal, AskHR, and Global Benefits leadership to support onboarding, terminations, mobility cases, and organizational changes. • Exercise sound judgment within established governance frameworks and seek leadership alignment before implementing policy or strategic changes. • Identify recurring service issues or process gaps and recommend improvements in coordination with leadership. • Stay current on evolving benefits legislation and market practices across the Americas through ongoing professional development and broker engagement.

Job Requirements

  • 7+ years of progressive, dedicated benefits experience (not generalist HR).
  • Demonstrated experience managing vendors, renewals, escalations, and compliance-related activities.
  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. benefits legislation; exposure to Canada, Mexico, and Colombia preferred.
  • Experience supporting audits, regulatory filings, or compliance oversight activities.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively and operate within leadership-directed governance structures.
  • Strong communication skills and consistent follow-through.
  • Experience with Workday and ticketing systems (SNOW preferred).
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
  • CEBS, SHRM-SCP, CBP, or related professional certifications preferred.

Benefits

  • Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
  • The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Learn more about the benefits at Rackspace.

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