Employee Benefits Specialist

Job Summary

Compensation and Benefits Manager:

We are seeking a skilled Compensation and Benefits Manager to lead our benefits administration team. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with local labor laws, regulations, and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Maintain accurate and confidential employee and benefits-related data.">
• Facilitate new hire onboarding by conducting benefits orientation and assisting with timely enrollment in applicable company benefits.">
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for both company-sponsored and statutory benefits, including hosting orientation sessions for new programs or changes to existing ones.">
• Manage end-to-end processes for enrollment, renewal, and distribution of HMO, group life insurance, and other applicable wellness or subscription benefits.">
• Liaise with third-party vendors, healthcare providers, and government agencies to address employee concerns and process requirements.">
• Handle day-to-day benefits administration workflow, including ticket management, escalations, and employee inquiries with a strong sense of compassion and urgency.">
• Build and maintain compassionate partnerships with employees while addressing benefits-related concerns to ensure a positive employee experience.">
• Process and submit required documentation to government agencies for new hires, resignations, loans, maternity/sickness claims, and other mandatory reports.">
• Administer and monitor statutory benefits such as SSS sickness/maternity, HDMF loans, and PhilHealth claims, ensuring accurate processing for payroll inclusion.">
• Record and track employee claims such as medicine and optical allowance, flu vaccine, and other health or wellness-related entitlements.">
• Prepare and issue certifications of contributions (SSS, HDMF, PhilHealth) as requested by employees or required for processing benefits claims.">
• Monitor government regulations, policy updates, and benefits trends to ensure compliance and proper internal application.">
• Support automation initiatives and process enhancements in coordination with IT or HRIS teams.">
• Maintain updated benefit documentation and self-service materials for employees, including FAQs and quick-reference guides.">
• Continuously improve policies and practices related to benefits administration in alignment with local employment laws and global HR standards.">

Required Skills and Qualifications

Requirements:

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• At least 3+ years HR experience specifically compensation and benefits/payroll.">
• A high level of confidentiality.">
• A data-driven and analytical approach.">
• Demonstrated strength in regulatory compliance required.">
• A strong sense of urgency and sound judgment">
• Has initiative and resourcefulness in meeting set deadlines">
• In-depth knowledge in HR best practices and local labor laws.">
• Alignment with Remitly's mission, vision, and cultural values.">
• Be amenable to work onsite and demonstrate flexibility to work on a shifting schedule.">

Benefits

Remitly offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Others

Remitly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals seeking employment at Remitly are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer

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