International Benefits Analyst

Location: New York

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About UsSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients’ legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other.

Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world’s major financial centers.

The Opportunity We are seeking an International Benefits Analyst to join our Firm. This position will be based in our NY office (hybrid).

Position Overview This role is responsible for the implementation, configuration, enhancement and maintenance of Workday for international benefits. The person in this role will troubleshoots system issues, perform data audits, implement system upgrades, create reports, and ensure system compliance with local statutory requirements across multiple countries. This role will act as the liaison between Benefits, Payroll, People Team and system vendors to maximize system efficiency.

This role is hybrid and will be based in New York.

Responsibilities Responsible for multi-country benefits implementations and enhancements, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements.

Designs, tests, deploys, and troubleshoots new benefits system features, standards, procedures, calculated fields, and reports, with particular focus on international offices.

Responsible for troubleshooting benefits system issues for multi-country operations.

Collaborates across teams to ensure seamless and efficient benefits processing.

Maintains data quality and timely updates of international benefits configurations.

Provides system expertise and mitigates risks by developing effective contingency plans and escalating issues appropriately; prepares project schedules and ensures all requirements are addressed throughout enhancements and process re-engineering initiatives.

Performs Workday system analysis and consults with Technology team members and other stakeholders to offer solutions

Instrumental in the design, implementation, and support of new benefits functionality, particularly around internal and external integrations for international offices.

Provides functional support to the technical team on systems development initiatives and resolves reported production issues and defects.

Provides expertise in developing design options and collaborating with functional areas such as HCM, IT, and Payroll, as well as informing future product direction.

Audits benefits processes and data to ensure accuracy and compliance with local statutory requirements, on an as-needed basis.

Recommends system enhancements to streamline processes and create efficiencies.

Manages Firm resources responsibly.

Regular and reliable physical presence to work as part of a team.

Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems

Knowledge of international benefits standards and regulatory requirements, including data privacy laws.

Demonstrates strong project management skills for cross-functional initiatives.

Demonstrates excellent analytical, problem solving, organizational planning, and technical troubleshooting skills.

Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing

Demonstrates close attention to detail

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills

Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities

Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality

Ability to organize and prioritize work Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced…