Benefits Specialist - Global Expansions and M&A Benefits

Role Overview

Amazon is looking for an experienced international employee benefits specialist to join the Global Expansions Benefits team. This position supports the design, strategy, implementation, and documentation of employee benefits globally—including the US—in the context of Amazon’s expanding operations and mergers & acquisitions. The role covers financial benefits, health and welfare programs, and time-off policies, operating as an individual contributor to support multiple key expansion and M&A initiatives, while identifying innovative benefit opportunities suited to rapid growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the benefits manager in developing benefit strategies and program designs aligned to Amazon’s Global Benefits Framework, market trends, regulatory compliance, and adaptable to unique expansion requirements.
• Provide inputs for written proposals and cost impact analysis while collaborating extensively with internal stakeholders to gather feedback and refine recommendations.
• Support implementation of approved benefits programs, including selecting and onboarding benefit providers, preparing project plans, allocating resources, and documenting policies to ensure a smooth transition to regional administration teams.
• Assist with benefits integration in acquisitions within countries where Amazon already operates benefits programs.
• Ensure programs comply with Amazon’s benefits philosophy as well as local legal and regulatory standards by monitoring costs, financial impacts, funding needs, competitiveness, and adherence to best practices.
• Handle vendor relationships, manage costs and vendor performance for benefits programs and new entity setups.

Typical Workday

Daily activities involve close collaboration with Expansion and M&A Project Managers, HR leaders, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, and other stakeholders to monitor benefits workstream progress. You'll work cross-functionally with operations, compliance, and systems teams to develop and roll out new benefit offerings tailored to expansion requirements, engaging with internal teams and external consultants to enhance the benefits experience for Amazon employees worldwide.

About the Team

The Amazon Health Benefits team is responsible for strategizing all Amazon benefits programs. The Global Expansion sub-team comprises experts supporting Amazon’s international growth and M&A deals, focusing on the design, implementation, and documentation of benefit expansions. The team values innovation, high standards, and a customer-centric approach.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Proficient English communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage seamlessly with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to independently manage and deliver end-to-end projects.
• Strong analytical mindset with close attention to detail and effective communication skills.
• Experience in managing full application stacks or delivering exceptional customer service is advantageous.
• Experience overseeing the complete lifecycle of creative initiatives from conception to execution.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent educational qualification.
• 3-5 years of experience working specifically in employee benefits.
• Experience designing and delivering employee benefit programs across multiple countries.
• Vendor management experience with a track record of building successful partnerships with external providers to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Over 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Expertise in designing employee benefit plans including healthcare, workers’ compensation, and pension schemes, along with understanding plan administration complexities, payroll coordination, regulatory obligations, and tax implications.
• Strong focus on enhancing program efficiency while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction levels.

Inclusion and Accessibility

Amazon fosters an inclusive culture that empowers employees to achieve the best results. Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations at any stage of the application or hiring process can request support to facilitate interview or onboarding activities.