Itron, Inc.
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Itron's Global Total Rewards team is seeking a Global Benefits Analyst to support benefits across EMEA and APAC. This role reports to the Global Benefits Director and will collaborate with teams in 20+ countries. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience deploying international benefit programs, offering market insights, and ensuring compliance with local laws while enhancing the employee experience.
Duties & Responsibilities: Review, support and administer benefit programs and day-to-day operations including, but not limited to, health, life, disability, retirement, wellness, and EAP
Lead annual benefit renewal cycles with Itron's broker, as well as Global Benefits and local HR teams in the regions
Support global and regional benefit initiatives and rollouts including leading major projects
Participate in vendor selection and implementation projects
Provide governance support on retirement programs; lead periodic reviews of retirement plan design
Advise and counsel employees and managers on benefit policies, issues, and resolution
Coordinate and participate in market surveys and provide analysis of benefit surveys to identify trends and areas of improvement.
Develop ad hoc reports and data-driven benefit recommendations
Partner with HR Managers to align with corporate benefits philosophy
Act as liaison with local HR managers on collective bargaining agreements
Maintain documentation and audit trails for internal/external reviews
Ensure benefit programs comply with local labor laws in collaboration with Legal
Partner with Tax, Finance, Procurement, and HRIS to manage tax treatment, budgets, vendor contracts, and Workday delivery of benefits/absence plans
Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years of global benefits experience (must include EMEA and APAC)
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
Experience leading global projects and deploying benefit programs
Strong analytical skills; advanced Excel proficiency
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present effectively
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
Ability to work effectively across global time zones
Preferred Skills & Experience: Experience using Workday HCM
Benefits expertise in France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, and India
Bilingual skills
Liberty Lake, WA: The base salary is $96,000 - $175,000. Austin, TX: The base salary is $105,000 - $192,000. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!
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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at
or email .
Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com
Itron's Global Total Rewards team is seeking a Global Benefits Analyst to support benefits across EMEA and APAC. This role reports to the Global Benefits Director and will collaborate with teams in 20+ countries. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience deploying international benefit programs, offering market insights, and ensuring compliance with local laws while enhancing the employee experience.
Duties & Responsibilities: Review, support and administer benefit programs and day-to-day operations including, but not limited to, health, life, disability, retirement, wellness, and EAP
Lead annual benefit renewal cycles with Itron's broker, as well as Global Benefits and local HR teams in the regions
Support global and regional benefit initiatives and rollouts including leading major projects
Participate in vendor selection and implementation projects
Provide governance support on retirement programs; lead periodic reviews of retirement plan design
Advise and counsel employees and managers on benefit policies, issues, and resolution
Coordinate and participate in market surveys and provide analysis of benefit surveys to identify trends and areas of improvement.
Develop ad hoc reports and data-driven benefit recommendations
Partner with HR Managers to align with corporate benefits philosophy
Act as liaison with local HR managers on collective bargaining agreements
Maintain documentation and audit trails for internal/external reviews
Ensure benefit programs comply with local labor laws in collaboration with Legal
Partner with Tax, Finance, Procurement, and HRIS to manage tax treatment, budgets, vendor contracts, and Workday delivery of benefits/absence plans
Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years of global benefits experience (must include EMEA and APAC)
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
Experience leading global projects and deploying benefit programs
Strong analytical skills; advanced Excel proficiency
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present effectively
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
Ability to work effectively across global time zones
Preferred Skills & Experience: Experience using Workday HCM
Benefits expertise in France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, and India
Bilingual skills
Liberty Lake, WA: The base salary is $96,000 - $175,000. Austin, TX: The base salary is $105,000 - $192,000. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!
#LI-MD1
Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at
or email .
Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com