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The Global Benefits Partner is responsible for supporting the implementation of a global benefits strategy. Reporting to the Senior Global Benefits Manager, this role is integral to ensuring that ResMed’s employee benefits and wellbeing programs are fair, equitable, competitive, compliant, and meaningful to employees, while aligning with the company's overarching 2030 strategic objectives.

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Key Responsibilities:

Benefits Program Management:

Oversee Annual Insurance RenewalsCollaborate with global and local brokers, as well as the People Delivery Team, to ensure efficient and effective insurance renewal processes.Monitor insurance claim trends and work proactively with brokers, insurers and the People Team to secure long-term sustainability of programs. Ensure the design and delivery of local benefit programs and policies align with ResMed’s global benefit framework and principles. Proactively identify opportunities to integrate flexibility and choice into a holistic, employee-focused benefits offering. Maintain the global benefits inventory and performance tracking tools for benefit plans.Ensure benefit-related budgets and actual costs are communicated clearly and incorporated into business financial forecasts. Actively participate in ResMed’s multidisciplinary wellbeing committees to drive impactful wellbeing strategies across key locations of excellence.

Benchmarking, Research and Employee Voice:

Conduct regular benchmarking: evaluate ResMed’s benefit against external market trends, best practices and costs to ensure packages remain competitive across all markets.Use regular discussions with local and global stakeholders, as well as external partners, to identify opportunities for program enhancements and drive cost efficiencies. Listen to employee feedback, insights, and survey results to understand the evolving needs of ResMed’s diverse and growing workforce.   Participate in professional associations to stay informed of industry developments, enhance ResMed’s employer brand, and share relevant insights with internal stakeholders.

Analytics, Insights and Reporting:

Provide detailed analytics and insights on benefits utilization, including data trends, through reports and dashboards.Assess the performance, effectiveness, and cost of benefits programs to inform strategic decision-making for future benefits offerings.

Compliance Management:

Ensure regulatory compliance: monitor changes in local and international benefits regulations and proactively raise awareness to ensure compliance across all regions.

Communication and Employee Engagement:

Collaborate with external providers and the internal communication team to create and implement effective strategies that create awareness and understanding of the benefits options, maximizing their perceived and actual value.Guide the People Delivery and Shared Services teams to adopt clear, continuous, and best-practice communication approaches, such as the “Embed, Promote & Tell” framework. Drive employee engagement through dedicated activities and campaigns that promote understanding, utilization and appreciation of the benefits program.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Collaborate closely with the People Team to ensure benefits programs support talent objectives and align with overall strategic plans.Build and maintain robust relationships with key stakeholders, including People, Legal, Finance, and Payroll teams, to ensure strong governance and seamless program execution.Actively engage and influence stakeholders within the scope of responsibility to drive alignment and support for benefits initiatives.

Global Benefits Projects: 

Participate in or take the lead on significant global benefits projects, including but not limited to:

M&A Activities: Conduct due diligence reviews, draft harmonization proposals, and develop project plans for integrating benefits during mergers and acquisitions.New Country Entries: Define and establish benefits offerings for employees in new market entries.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to new external regulations and fulfilment of emerging reporting requirements.

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A university degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. 5+ years of proven experience managing employee benefits programs and vendors across multiple regions (e.g. EMEA, APAC, LATAM), covering areas such as medical, life and disability insurances, retirement/pension plans, time off, wellbeing initiatives, voluntary and flexible benefits. Exposure to global programs is preferred.Strong collaboration skills with the ability to manage relationships effectively with both internal and external partners and stakeholders.Self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision.Proven ability to multitask, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and effectively prioritize time and resources. Thrives in an ambiguous and dynamic environment, demonstrating adaptability to change. Passion for analysing internal and external data and trends to generate actionable insights and recommendations for program improvements.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver pragmatic, win-win solutions for global and local teams in a consultative manner. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Proficiency in presentation and facilitation techniques.Experience with Workday HRIS or other benefits administration systems.

Additional Information:

This role may require occasional travel to support global operations and participation in meetings outside standard working hours. The ideal candidate is culturally sensitive, highly detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, global work environment.

Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now! We commit to respond to every applicant.