[Hiring] Compensation & Benefits Specialist - Senior @Plata Card

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist who will take ownership of benefits operations, provider management, budgeting, and process improvements across HQ locations. This role combines operational work with project ownership and cross-functional collaboration across People, Payroll, Finance, HR Admin, IT, and external providers.

• Manage day-to-day employee benefits operations across HQ locations (excluding Mexico)
• Coordinate benefit providers, contracts, and related operational processes
• Lead launches and improvements of benefits programs, including insurance, language-learning, and wellness initiatives
• Drive automation and optimization of Compensation & Benefits processes
• Participate in budgeting, benefits cost control, and financial planning
• Develop and maintain benefits policies, guidelines, and internal knowledge base
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, Finance, HR Admin, IT, and external providers
• Act as a key point of expertise for Compensation & Benefits processes within the company

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, Payroll Operations, or HR Operations
• Strong experience managing employee benefits in an international environment
• Experience working with external vendors and service providers
• Strong organizational and process management skills
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Experience driving process improvements or automation initiatives is a plus
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills
• English — Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher
• Russian language proficiency is required

Benefits

• Relocation support to one of our hubs — Serbia, Georgia, Kazakhstan or Cyprus — with assistance for the employee and their family
• Flexible work from our office or remote
• Healthcare Coverage
• Education Budget: Language lessons, professional training and certifications
• Wellness Budget: Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements
• Vacation policy: 20 days of annual leave and paid sick leave