About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

The Role: APAC Region Benefit Lead

We are seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable APAC Regional Benefit Lead to oversee and manage the employee benefit programs across the Asia-Pacific region including India and Pakistan. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and administering benefit plans that align with local regulations and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

The Team: The Global Benefits Team is a team of specialists that focuses on the Wellbeing and Benefits for our colleagues across the globe supporting 40+ countries. 

The Impact: We invest in our success as a company by investing in our people. At S&P Global, we are committed to comprehensive, competitive benefits for our people. We provide benefits to support the health and financial needs of our people while helping make their working life experience more rewarding. This is a critical role that touches each of our colleagues and is critical to our People First Philosophy. This role supports the wellbeing needs of our people while helping make their working life experience more rewarding. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive benefit strategies and programs for the APAC region, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Manage and administer employee benefit plans, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other employee perks.
• Collaborate with local HR teams to ensure effective communication and education on benefit programs.
• Monitor and analyze benefit trends and benchmark against industry standards to ensure competitive offerings.
• Work closely with external vendors and consultants to negotiate contracts and manage relationships.
• Provide guidance and support to HR teams and employees on benefit-related inquiries and issues.
• Stay updated on changes in benefit regulations and industry best practices.
• Undertake benefits-related projects and initiatives, as required.
• Managing and developing a team of Benefit analysts. 

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in benefits administration or related field. This experience should include designing and implementing benefit programs, managing vendor relationships, and staying updated on benefit regulations and industry best practices.
• Minimum 3 years experience in managing a team.
• Project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of benefit regulations and practices in the APAC region (multiple countries). The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of benefit regulations and practices in the APAC region. This includes familiarity with local laws and compliance requirements, as well as an ability to navigate cultural nuances and adapt benefit programs to meet the needs of a diverse workforce.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate should be able to collaborate with local HR teams, negotiate with external vendors, and provide guidance and support to employees on benefit-related inquiries and issues.
• Fluent English skills. Proficiency in multiple languages is desirable. The APAC region is diverse, and the ability to communicate effectively in different languages can enhance collaboration and understanding.
• There is option to work from office 2 days a week.
• For candidates in Philippines & Malaysia this is EMEA shift, for India – APAC morning shift.
• 5% travel - Domestic likely, international potentially.

If you meet the above qualifications and are passionate about designing and managing employee benefit programs, we would love to hear from you.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

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