Head of International Benefits

Job Description:

Remitly’s vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to people who send money around the world. Today, we are reimagining global financial services and building products that extend beyond traditional barriers to give customers access to more of the services they need, no matter where they call home. Join over 2,700 employees worldwide who are growing their careers with purpose and connection with our customers while having a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Director, Global Benefits you will be responsible for building and managing the international benefits function as an individual contributor.

You will design and implement international benefits programs including pensions, health plans, income protection and time off policies to ensure that programs are compliant with local law and aligned to the market, allowing Remitly to attract and retain great people. This is a hybrid role (2-3 days a week) based in our London office.

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You Will:

• Develop, implement, and monitor benefits programs across all international geographies: LatAm, EMEA, APAC.
• Lead Benefits program implementation into new countries to support global expansion.
• Work with local People Team members to define benefits processes and internal support model when launching benefits in new locations. 
• Conduct regular benchmarking and gap analysis.
• Evaluate vendor partners and manage relationships.
• Lead annual benefits renewals partnering with global consultant and local People Team.
• Track budgets and work with Finance partners to secure approvals.
• Manage new supplier set up and vendor security processes for all international vendor partners.
• Create employee communication plans for renewal and enrollment processes and maintain benefits highlight documents.

You Have:

• 8+ years of progressive international benefits experience across multiple geographies at global companies.
• Extensive knowledge of international benefits laws and regulations on a global scale.
• Experience with Workday, electronic file feeds and vendor systems.
• Demonstrated success communicating across teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Ability to conduct research, analyse data/information and solve complex problems.

Our Benefits:

• Paid Vacation Days
• Health insurance
• Commuter benefit
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
• Continuing education and corridor travel benefits

We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman's potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.