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At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.

Job Title:Senior Global Benefits Analyst
Reports to:Manager, Benefits - Global
Location: Goleta, CA (Hybrid - Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday - Thursday) preferred; Also open to candidates within California (Remote).

The Role

The Senior Global Benefits Analystplays a key role in managing, optimizing, and supporting the administration of employee benefit programs across multiple countries to deliver competitive, compliant, and employee-centric benefits aligned with the company's global strategy. Will lead aspects of APAC renewals, manage Canadian benefits programs, oversee expatriate and global mobility benefits, analyze benefits data, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution, strong governance, and an excellent employee experience.

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

• Coordinate and execute global and APAC plan renewals, programs, and new plan implementations.

  • Serve as project manager tracking tasks, timelines, milestones, and risks with internal teams, consultants, and vendors.

  • Participate in renewal meetings, analyze documents, plan changes, cost impact, and contracts.

  • Prepare summaries and recommendations for leadership; maintain organized governance files.

• Manage Canada benefits administration, compliance coordination, and vendor partnerships.

  • Administer healthcare, HCSA, and retirement programs including enrollments, eligibility changes, terminations, contributions, premium payments, and tax reporting.

  • Partner with payroll, finance, vendors, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain compliance.

  • Support Canadian leave eligibility coordination.

• Manage expat health plan eligibility and tracking of Global Mobility cases.

  • Prepare health benefits cost estimates and draft health plan language for agreements.

  • Track and process expat enrollments, eligibility changes, terminations, and carrier coordination.

  • Escalate complex cases with recommended solutions.

• Manage global benefit programs and invoice processing.

  • Oversee Global EAP, Business Travel Accident policy, and Expat health plans including renewals, employee education, claims filing, and reimbursements.

  • Reconcile and process global invoices; support purchase order setup and receipt tracking.

• Support global benefits reporting, systems, communications, and projects.

  • Analyze benefits and utilization data, renewal information, trends, and employee experience insights.

  • Maintain Workday benefit plan setup, testing, data accuracy, and content.

  • Support global benefits communications, well-being initiatives, process improvements, and special projects.

Who You Are

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.

• Professional Employee Benefits designation such as Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Certificate in Global Benefits Management (IFEBP) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) is a plus.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in employee benefits, HR operations, or a related field; global or multinational benefits experience strongly preferred.

• Experience supporting APAC countries or international benefits renewals, vendor management, plan implementation, data analysis, and employee benefits administration.

• Leave of absence administration experience for North America (U.S. and Canada), and experience working in a multinational organization are a plus.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. and preferably international benefits principles, regulations, governance practices, and market trends.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in a cross-cultural, global environment, with the ability to explain complex benefit information clearly.

• Strong customer service skills and ability to build relationships with cross-functional partners, vendors, and consultants.

• Strong reporting, analytical, and project management skills with attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex benefits data into actionable recommendations.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, including global communications across time zones.

• Sound judgment, ability to work independently with limited direction, identify risks, and escalate issues with thoughtful recommendations.

• Demonstrated ability to balance compliance, cost, operational efficiency, and employee experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with Workday, Canva, and AI tools is a plus.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.

What We'll Give You -

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We've created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they're valued.

• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.

• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees' needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.

• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras

• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That's why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.

• Health and Wellness - There's nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.

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Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.