Benefits Specialist - Global Expansions, Benefits Experience & Technology (BXT)

Overview

Amazon is looking for a Benefits Specialist to join the Global Expansions Benefits team. This role focuses on supporting benefit design, strategy development, implementation, and thorough documentation of benefit program expansions globally, including the United States. The scope covers financial benefits, health and welfare programs, and time-off initiatives. The position is an individual contributor role responsible for multiple key Expansions and M&A projects to help meet Amazon's rapidly growing business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the benefits manager by supporting strategy, program management, and benefit design that aligns with Amazon's Global Benefits Framework, market standards, and regulatory compliance, while adapting to unique expansion requirements.
• Contribute to creating detailed written proposals and cost analyses by gathering input from diverse internal stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of approved benefit programs, including selection and onboarding of benefit providers, project planning, resource coordination, and documentation of processes and policies during the transition phase to regional benefits administration.
• Assist with benefit integration during acquisitions in countries where Amazon already has established benefit programs.
• Ensure benefit programs comply with Amazon's philosophy and local laws, monitor costs, financial impacts, funding needs, and competitiveness, and uphold best practices.
• Manage relationships, costs, and service quality with vendors across all applicable benefit programs and countries, especially for new business entities.

A Day in the Life

A typical workday involves collaborating with Expansion and M&A Project Managers, HR teams, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, and other stakeholders to advance benefits workstreams. This includes partnering with operational, compliance, and systems teams to develop and apply new benefit proposals, conducting compliance evaluations, and tailoring programs to unique expansion needs. The role demands strong collaboration with international benefits colleagues, internal teams, external consultants, and suppliers to deliver an excellent benefits experience for Amazon employees.

About the Team

The Amazon Health Benefit team leads strategy and design for all company benefits. The dedicated Global Expansion group experts handle all benefit design, strategy, implementation, and documentation linked to Amazon's Global Expansions and M&A activities, driven by a commitment to innovation and customer-focus.

Required Qualifications

• Proficient English communication skills (written and verbal) for seamless stakeholder interaction at all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to manage and complete end-to-end projects independently.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and effective communication capabilities.
• Experience owning creative project development and execution from conception through completion.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent educational qualification.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in employee benefits.
• Experience in developing and delivering multi-country employee benefit programs.
• Proven vendor management skills and ability to establish strong partnerships with external service providers to ensure high-quality service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Over 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Expertise in designing employee benefit plans including healthcare, workers’ compensation, pension schemes, and understanding complexities related to plan administration, payroll processes, country-specific regulations, and tax implications.
• A focus on improving program efficiency while maintaining superior customer satisfaction.

Additional Information

Amazon fosters an inclusive environment, empowering employees to produce their best work. Candidates with disabilities can request accommodations during the application, interview, and onboarding processes. For further assistance, applicants should reach out to their recruiting partner.

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