At Wise, we鈥檙e building a world without borders, and that mission starts with our people. We are looking for an APAC Benefits Manager to join our Total Rewards Center of Excellence (COE).
In this role, you won鈥檛 just be "administering" plans; you鈥檒l be a key architect in executing our Global Benefits strategy across a diverse and fast-growing region.You will ensure that Wise鈥檚 employee benefits are not only compliant and competitive but world-class; attracting, retaining, engaging, and recognizing the right people to fuel our global mission.
You will operate with a global mindset, navigating ambiguity and making decisions that balance specific regional needs with our broader Total Rewards philosophy.
Key Responsibilities
Own the APAC Benefits Ecosystem: Support the development, implementation, and expansion of health, risk, retirement, and flexible benefits programs across the region.
Drive Operational Evolution: Design and maintain end-to-end data flows between Rewards, People Ops, and Payroll to ensure seamless process mapping and accuracy.
Vendor & Partner Management: Partner with global brokers, pension consultants, flexible benefits administrators and local vendors to manage renewals, pricing, and contracts鈥攑roactively troubleshooting issues before they impact the Wiser experience.
Data-Driven Benchmarking: Conduct regular analysis of market trends and claims utilization to ensure our packages remain competitive and financially sustainable.
Compliance & Governance: Ensure all programs comply with local regulations and Wise鈥檚 global policies, staying ahead of legislative changes that impact our offerings.
Communication & Education: Work with Internal Comms to deliver education plans that empower Wisers to maximize the value of their benefits.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with People Partners, People Operations teams, Payroll, and Finance to align benefits with talent goals and budget management.