International Employee Benefits Manager

Company Description Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant® is transforming patient care and accelerating new cancer therapies by providing critical insights into what drives disease through its advanced blood and tissue tests, real-world data and AI analytics. Guardant tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care, including screening to find cancer early, monitoring for recurrence in early-stage cancer, and treatment selection for patients with advanced cancer.

For more information, visit  guardanthealth.com  and follow the company on  LinkedIn ,  X (Twitter)  and  Facebook . Position Summary: The Global Employee Benefits Manager is responsible for managing and continuously improving our employee benefits programs outside the United States while partnering on global benefits initiatives that support our Total Rewards strategy. This role works closely with the People, Finance, and Legal teams plus external partners to deliver competitive, compliant, and employee-centric benefits programs that support our global workforce.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in benefits management, program administration, and vendor partnerships, along with a passion for continuous improvement. While experience managing global benefits is valuable, we also welcome candidates with deep domestic benefits expertise who are excited to broaden their scope and build experience supporting employees around the world. Key Responsibilities: Global Benefits Strategy Evaluate and enhance benefits offerings to ensure market competitiveness, cost effectiveness, and compliance.

Conduct regular benchmarking and market analyses to assess benefits trends and emerging practices across global markets. Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure benefits programs support talent attraction, retention, and employee well-being. Benefits Administration & Operations Manage the administration of international benefit programs, including: Health and medical plans Retirement and pension programs Life and disability insurance Wellness initiatives Leave and time-off programs Supplemental and country-specific benefits Oversee annual renewals, enrollment processes, and ongoing program administration.

Ensure accurate benefits data management and coordination with payroll. Develop and maintain benefits policies, procedures, and documentation. Vendor & Broker Management Manage relationships with global brokers, insurers, and third-party administrators. Monitor service levels and identify opportunities for process improvement. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure benefits programs comply with local regulations, employment laws, tax requirements, and reporting obligations in each country.

Monitor legislative changes and assess impacts to existing programs. Partner with Legal, Finance, Payroll, and external advisors to mitigate compliance risks. Employee Experience & Communications Maintain clear, employee-friendly materials that improve understanding and utilization of benefits programs. Partner with regional HR teams to address employee inquiries and provide benefits education.

Support onboarding and life-event processes related to benefits. Analytics & Reporting Prepare presentations and reporting for leadership and key stakeholders. Support benefits budgeting and forecasting activities. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. 5+ years of benefits experience, including expertise in benefits administration, vendor management, and regulatory compliance.

Demonstrated experience managing benefits programs, vendors, compliance, and cross-functional projects. Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills. Ability to navigate ambiguity, build relationships, and manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. Preferred: Experience in biotechnology, healthcare,