International Benefits Operations Specialist
6-month contract | Fully remote (Ireland)
View to extension or permanency
Salary range €85,000 - €100,000
We're partnering with a global, fast-scaling technology-led organisation to hire an International Benefits Operations Specialist to support their EMEA and wider international benefits operations.
This is a hands-on, operational role suited to someone who genuinely enjoys the detail of benefits delivery, system configuration, and solving complex Tier 2 employee queries - not just talking about strategy.
You'll sit within a global Benefits Operations function, working closely with People Technology, Payroll, Legal, and regional People teams to ensure benefits and absence programmes run smoothly across multiple countries.
What you'll be doing
Owning Tier 2 benefits and absence queries, resolving complex employee cases end-to-end
Supporting multi-country benefits operations across EMEA and other regions
Partnering with People Technology on Workday Benefits & Absence configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Ensuring accurate benefits data flow into payroll, including deductions and reporting
Managing vendors, POs, invoices, and financial administration linked to benefits
Supporting benefits projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Identifying opportunities for process optimisation and automation within Workday
Ensuring benefits administration aligns with local legislation and internal policy
What we're looking for
5-7 years' experience in Benefits Operations, HR Operations, or HRIS-focused roles
Strong, hands-on experience with Workday benefits and/or absence plans (or a comparable HRIS)
Proven experience supporting international benefits programmes (e.g. UK, Netherlands, Spain, Canada)
Comfortable managing vendors, invoices, and benefits financial processes
Detail-driven, analytical, and confident working independently in a global environment
Able to think through the downstream impact of benefits design and system decisions
Confident stakeholder manager who can operate calmly in a fast-moving organisation
Why this role
Fully remote anywhere in Ireland
Exposure to global benefits operations at scale
Strong likelihood of extension or permanency
A role where operational excellence genuinely matters - and is valued
If you're a benefits professional who enjoys getting into the detail, improving how things work, and supporting employees across multiple countries, this is well worth a conversation.
