Senior U.S. Benefits Specialist; Contractor

Position: Senior U.S. Benefits Specialist (Contractor)
## Senior U.S. Benefits Specialist (Contractor)
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Who we areWe’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.

Join us!# Make an Impact as a Benefits Specialist (Contractor) at Worldwide  Play a pivotal role in delivering critical U.S. benefits programs that directly support employees during some of the organization's most significant transition periods. As a Benefits Specialist (Contractor), you will serve as both a project leader and subject matter expert, driving the successful execution of annual Open Enrollment, acquisition integrations, divestiture activities, and Total Rewards initiatives.  

In this highly visible role, you'll collaborate across Human Resources, Payroll, Communications, vendors, brokers, and leadership teams to ensure employees receive accurate information, seamless enrollment experiences, and exceptional support. Your expertise will help maintain compliance, improve processes, and deliver benefits programs with precision and care.

This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact by leading complex benefits initiatives, managing key stakeholder relationships, and helping employees navigate important benefit decisions throughout the year.  ## Where You'll Work  This is a REMOTE role open to candidates based in Remote (US). You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones.  ## What You'll Do  
* Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and administration of annual U.S. Open Enrollment programs across multiple employee populations.
* Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, communications, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
* Coordinate cross-functional efforts with Human Resources, Payroll, Internal Communications, vendors, brokers, HCM teams, and other stakeholders.
* Oversee enrollment configurations, eligibility rules, system testing, data integrity, and vendor integrations to ensure accurate and timely administration.
* Create and deliver employee communications, educational materials, presentations, webinars, FAQs, and manager resources that drive engagement and understanding.
* Serve as a trusted subject matter expert, providing guidance and support for employee benefit inquiries and enrollment activities.
* Support benefits integration efforts related to acquisitions, divestitures, workforce transitions, and Transitional Service Agreement (TSA) commitments.
* Monitor vendor performance, identify process improvements, and enhance the overall employee benefits experience.
* Provide reporting, analytics, enrollment metrics, and recommendations…