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Posted 18 May, 2026

HR Benefits Specialist

Appian Corporation
Chennai, India Full Time
Reference: 102_698333_7721968

About the Role:

We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support our international benefits administration across EMEA and APAC while also providing ad hoc HR operations support as needed. In this role, you will help ensure accurate employee data, smooth HR processes, and reliable benefits administration for employees across multiple countries. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career HR professional with 1-3 years of experience who enjoys working with data, systems, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced global environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Benefits & Leave Administration

  • Support the administration of international benefit programs across EMEA and APAC, including:
    • New hire enrollments & life event changes
    • Open Enrollment coordination
    • Benefit terminations
    • Data entry and system updates
  • Assist with resolving insurance-related issues by coordinating with vendors, payroll, finance, and broker partners.
  • Support the annual benefits renewal process, including data gathering, reporting, and timeline tracking.
  • Prepare employee communications to help promote understanding and utilization of benefit programs.
  • Support the administration of leave of absence cases by tracking documentation, updating systems, and coordinating with Payroll and HRBPs to ensure accurate processing.
  • Maintain trackers and documentation to support regulatory compliance across global benefits programs.

HR Operations & HRIS Administration

  • Process employee lifecycle transactions in Workday, including new hires, job changes, transfers, terminations, etc.
  • Support global onboarding processes to ensure a smooth employee experience.

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience in benefits administration, HR operations, HRIS administration, or a related HR function
  • Experience working with HRIS platforms (Workday preferred)
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage data accurately
  • Experience supporting global or multi-country HR processes is a plus
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field preferred

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