Global Benefits Specialist II [630]

About the role

D-Wave is looking for a Global Benefits Specialist II to join our Total Rewards team. In this role, you'll help deliver an exceptional employee experience by administering and supporting our global benefits programs. You'll partner with employees, HR, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors to ensure our benefits programs are accurate, compliant, and operate efficiently across multiple countries.

This is an excellent opportunity for a benefits professional who enjoys balancing day-to-day operations with data analysis, problem-solving, and project work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

• Administer global employee benefits programs, including health and welfare, retirement, wellness, and voluntary benefit offerings.
• Support benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and other employee benefit transactions.
• Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, vendors, and brokers to ensure accurate benefit administration, payments and resolve employee issues.
• Audit benefit data, payroll deductions, and vendor files to maintain data integrity.
• Support annual Open Enrollment, benefit renewals, and other recurring benefits activities.
• Manage global leave of absence administration, from eligibility through return to work, ensuring compliance with FMLA and local statutory requirements.
• Prepare reports and analyze benefits data to identify trends, assess competitiveness through benchmarking, reconcile discrepancies, and support decision-making.
• Assist with compliance activities, regulatory reporting, and required employee communications.
• Participate in benefits projects, system enhancements, and vendor implementations.
• Help maintain benefits documentation, knowledge resources, and standard operating procedures.
• Deliver outstanding service and employee experience by responding to employee questions and providing guidance on benefit programs.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, benefits analysis, Total Rewards, or Human Resources.
• Experience administering employee benefit programs and applicable regulatory requirements in a multi-state or global environment.
• Experience working with HRIS, payroll systems, and benefits administration platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

A D-Waver's DNA

• We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.
• As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.

Our Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful:

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team. 

During the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) offerings. The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.  

Inclusion: 

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.

The Fine Print: 

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

It is D-Wave policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.

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The base pay range for this role is:

80,000 - 109,000 USD per year