Global Senior Benefits Specialist

Responsibilities U.S. Benefits Administration Support the administration of U.S. health and welfare programs, including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life and AD&D, disability, leave programs, and voluntary benefits. Assist with daily administration of the U.S. 401(k) program, including employee inquiries, compliance coordination, and partnership with plan administrators and financial advisors. Partner with internal stakeholders and leave administration vendor to support employee leave programs, including FMLA, STD, LTD, parental leave, and state-specific leave programs. Ensure timely and accurate processing of enrollments, life events, audits, and payroll-related benefits activities. Global Benefits Support (EMEA & APJ) Support the administration and delivery of benefits programs across EMEA and APJ regions in partnership with local brokers, vendors, and HR teams. Assist with global renewals, implementation activities, employee communications, and benefits data management. Help ensure smooth execution of regional benefit programs while supporting compliance with local statutory requirements and market practices. Maintain accurate global benefits documentation, enrollment workflows, and reporting. Compliance & Vendor Management Support compliance efforts related to ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, nondiscrimination testing, and other U.S. regulatory requirements. Partner with regional stakeholders to support compliance and governance activities across international programs. Assist with vendor management activities, including implementations, renewals, invoice auditing, issue resolution, and ongoing performance monitoring. Process Improvement & Strategic Initiatives Identify opportunities to improve benefits operations, streamline processes, and enhance the employee experience globally. Analyze claims data, utilization trends, and vendor reporting to identify insights and support recommendations. Support key annual initiatives including Open Enrollment, systems testing/configuration, employee education, and benefits communications. Leverage technology and AI-enabled tools to improve operational efficiency, reporting, and communication workflows. Qualifications & Skills 5+ years of experience in benefits administration with demonstrated ownership of complex benefits programs. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Strong working knowledge of U.S. health and welfare benefits and retirement plans; international benefits exposure across North America, EMEA and/or APJ preferred. Experience partnering with external vendors, brokers, and cross-functional internal stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working in spreadsheets, reporting, and data audits. Experience with benefits administration systems; Workday experience strongly preferred. Comfort leveraging AI and automation tools to improve workflows and productivity. Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Location The role is based at our HQ in McLean, VA. Employees are expected to work in the office 5 days per week to foster collaboration and teamwork. Benefits Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country – please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to. Equal Opportunity & Accommodations Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Appian