The Senior Benefits Manager – Latin America will lead the strategy, design, and management of employee benefits programs across the Latin American region for a global technology company. This role ensures our benefits offerings are competitive, scalable, compliant, and aligned with our mission to attract and retain world-class talent.You'll serve as a trusted regional expert—partnering closely with Global Rewards, regional and local HR, Finance, Legal, Operations—to create an exceptional employee experience that reflects our culture of innovation, agility, and wellbeing.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership- Develop and execute a comprehensive benefits strategy that supports the company's growth and employee value proposition across Latin America.- Act as the regional thought leader on benefits trends, market practices, and digital innovations in the Global Rewards space.- Collaborate with Global Rewards and HR leadership to ensure benefits design aligns with global benefits strategy and vision.- Consult and guide the benefits team members as well as our brokers on the strategy and objectives for the benefits function overall.Program Design & Management- Design and manage benefits programs—including health, retirement, life, disability, and wellbeing—across multiple Latin American markets (e.G., Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Peru).- Drive scalability and efficiency through regional harmonization, technology enablement, and vendor consolidation where appropriate.- Lead annual renewals, plan design changes, and benchmarking in partnership with global brokers and local consultants.- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance metrics to ensure best-in-class service delivery.Compliance & Risk Management- Ensure compliance with local regulations, labor laws, and reporting requirements.- Collaborate with Legal, Payroll, and Finance to maintain robust governance and operational accuracy.- Monitor legislative developments and assess their impact on program design and cost.Employee Experience & Engagement- Develop compelling communication strategies that help employees understand and value their benefits.- Partner with internal communications, HR, and local teams to integrate benefits into broader employee experience and wellbeing initiatives.- Champion wellbeing, inclusivity, and flexibility in benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.Analytics & Continuous Improvement- Leverage data and market insights to drive benefits strategy and cost management decisions.- Track and report key metrics related to participation, utilization, and employee satisfaction.- Identify opportunities for process automation and digital transformation to enhance efficiency and employee experience.Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.- 10+ years of experience with a leadership position managing employee benefits in a multi-country regional role across Latin America.- Proven success in benefits management within a highly matrixed, high-growth technology or multinational environment.- Deep understanding of regional benefits practices, legislation, and market dynamics.- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.- Strong teamwork, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.- Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.Preferred Skills & Attributes- Passion for innovation, technology, and continuous improvement.- Experience with HRIS platforms (e.G., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors).- Skilled at balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution.- Culturally fluent and adept at influencing across diverse teams.- Commitment to creating inclusive, employee-centered benefits programs.