Samsara · 3 hours ago
Senior Benefits Partner
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $143K/yr
6+ years expSamsara is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, helping organizations improve their physical operations through IoT data. The Senior Benefits Partner will be responsible for designing and administering employee benefits and leave programs while ensuring compliance and providing exceptional support to employees and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end administration of benefit programs, including health, life insurance, disability, pension, and leave of absence across various the United States, Mexico and Canada
Serve as primary liaison with benefits brokers, vendors, and carriers to ensure accurate enrollment, billing, and issue resolution
Collaborate with benefits brokers to evaluate and implement benefit plan changes that align with market trends, cost efficiency, and employee needs
Lead annual open enrollment activities; including communications, testing, and updating our microsite
Develop and maintain compliant processes aligned with regional regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, provincial requirements in Canada, and Mexican labor law)
Analyze benefits utilization data and employee feedback to identify opportunities for program improvement
Leave of Absence (LOA) & Accommodation Programs
Own the full lifecycle of LOA programs across the US, Canada, and Mexico, including medical, parental, personal, statutory, and company-sponsored leave programs
Serve as subject-matter expert on FMLA, ADA/ADAAA, state/provincial leave regulations, and local statutory leave entitlements
Partner closely with payroll, people partners, managers, and external leave administrators to ensure timely communication, compliance, and a seamless employee experience
Ensure accurate leave tracking, documentation, and reporting
Support interactive accommodation processes and return-to-work plans
Global Immigration & Mobility
Lead global immigration strategy and case management for new hires, transfers, and renewals
Partner with external immigration counsel to ensure timely filings and risk mitigation
Oversee global mobility policies and relocations, including tax implications, assignment structures, and employee support throughout the relocation lifecycle
Provide guidance to talent acquisition, people partners, and business leaders on immigration feasibility, timelines, and candidate planning
Identify opportunities to streamline global mobility processes and enhance visibility for stakeholders
Employee Support & Stakeholder Partnership
Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on benefits, leave, immigration, and mobility questions
Build strong partnerships with Payroll, Legal, People Operations, Talent Acquisition, People Partners, Finance, and external vendors
Create and deliver employee-facing resources and communications that increase understanding and utilization of benefits and mobility programs
Compliance, Reporting & Process Improvement
Ensure compliance with all local, state, provincial, federal, and country-specific regulations related to benefits, leave, and mobility
Maintain documentation, SOPs, and audit-ready processes
Generate regular reporting on benefits metrics, leave trends, and immigration case status
Proactively evaluate and improve processes, with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and employee experience
Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
Qualification
Required
6+ years of progressive experience in benefits and Leave of Absence administration
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
In-depth knowledge of US federal and state regulations (FMLA, ADA, ACA, ERISA), plus working knowledge of Canadian and Mexican frameworks
Experience partnering with immigration counsel and managing cases across multiple countries
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Experience with tech ops and benefits administration systems
Familiarity with Workday
Preferred
Experience with global mobility and immigration
Benefits
Health benefits
Company
Samsara
Samsara is digitizing the world of physical operations.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$930MKey Investors
General CatalystAndreessen Horowitz
2021-12-15IPO
2020-09-24Secondary Market
2020-05-20Series F· $700M
Leadership Team
Sanjit Biswas
CEO
Ben Calderon
CTO - Hardware & Operations
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