Global Benefits and Mobility Partner

Samsara

16h • Remote

About The Position

The Benefits Partner is a hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for administering global benefits programs and owning the end-to-end delivery of the company’s global Leave of Absence (LOA) programs across the U.S., Canada, Germany, Mexico, UK, Germany, Poland, Taiwan, and India.
This role serves as the primary owner of global LOA operations and execution, ensuring compliant, consistent, and employee-centric leave experiences across regions. In addition, this role supports U.S. and global benefits administration, with a strong focus on compliance, audits, and operational excellence. This role partners closely with senior benefits leadership to align on strategy, while owning day-to-day execution and program delivery.
This role is open to candidates residing in the US except Alaska, Austin Metro, Boulder Metro, California, Chicago Metro, Connecticut, Dallas Metro, Denver Metro, Houston Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Seattle Metro, and Washington, D.C.

Requirements

• 4–7+ years of experience in benefits and/or leave of absence administration.
• Strong experience managing LOA programs, ideally across multiple regions or jurisdictions.
• Deep working knowledge of U.S. leave and benefits regulations (FMLA, ADA, ERISA, ACA).
• Experience with compliance processes such as audits, NDT, or regulatory filings.
• Exposure to or experience supporting international benefits programs.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with HRIS systems (Workday preferred).

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day execution and administration of global LOA programs across all regions.
• Manage the full lifecycle of leave cases (medical, parental, personal, statutory), ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant handling.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject-matter expert for LOA processes, policies, and employee support.
• Partner with U.S. and Canada LOA administrators while maintaining global coordination and oversight.
• Ensure accurate leave tracking, documentation, and reporting across systems.
• Support accommodations, interactive processes, and return-to-work planning.
• Conduct regular LOA audits to ensure compliance, data integrity, and process consistency.
• Maintain and improve LOA processes and documentation to support scalability.
• Support administration of U.S. benefits programs (health & welfare, retirement, wellness), while partnering on benefits operations in international regions.
• Execute key compliance activities, including, 401(k) and FSA Non-Discrimination Testing (NDT), Form 5500 filings, Medicare Creditable Coverage, HIPAA notices and annual notices and regulatory requirements
• Perform payroll and benefits audits to ensure accuracy and compliance across systems.
• Partner with brokers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain smooth operations.
• Support open enrollment activities, including system testing, audits, and employee communications.
• Maintain working knowledge of international benefits programs and support coordination with regional vendors and stakeholders.
• Support immigration and mobility processes in partnership with external counsel and internal teams.
• Assist with tracking and coordination of global visa and work authorization cases.
• Act as a trusted resource for employees and managers on leave and benefits-related questions.
• Partner closely with Payroll, People Partners, Legal, and People Operations to ensure seamless execution.
• Help create and maintain clear employee-facing resources and communications.
• Ensure all programs are administered in compliance with applicable regulations (U.S. and international).
• Maintain audit-ready documentation, SOPs, and process documentation.
• Generate reports on leave activity, compliance metrics, and benefits operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.

Benefits

• At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.
• Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed