Solenis—APAC Benefits Senior Analyst

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Description: Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, our innovative portfolio includes advanced water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies enable our customers to optimize operations, enhance product quality, protect critical assets, and achieve their sustainability goals. At our Global Excellence Center (GEC) in Hyderabad, we support Solenis’ global operations by driving excellence in IT, analytics, finance, and other critical business functions. Located in the heart of the IT hub, the GEC offers a dynamic work environment with strong career development opportunities in a rapidly growing yet stable organization. Employees benefit from world-class infrastructure, including an on-campus gym, recreation facilities, creche services, and convenient access to public transport. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Solenis operates 70 manufacturing facilities worldwide and employs over 24,000 professionals across 130 countries. Recognized as a 2025 US Best Managed Company for the third consecutive year, Solenis is committed to fostering a culture of safety, diversity, and professional growth. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 🚨 We're Hiring: APAC Benefits Senior Analyst 📍 Location: Hyderabad India – Hybrid 🕒 Full-Time | Permanent Position What you need to be successful Job Description Benefits Administration · Administer employee benefits programs across APAC countries, including enrolments, life events, eligibility management, and benefits changes. · Ensure benefits transactions are processed accurately and within established service levels. · Support annual enrolment and benefits renewal activities. · Conduct quality reviews and audits to ensure data integrity and compliance. Process Transition & Stabilization · Support the transition and stabilization of APAC Benefits Administration processes into Global Shared Services through effective documentation, knowledge capture, and operational readiness activities. · Work with regional HR, Benefits teams, vendors, and SMEs to understand process steps, requirements, dependencies, risks, and controls. · Create and maintain SOPs, process maps, work instructions, training materials, and knowledge management documents. · Participate in knowledge transfer sessions, shadowing, reverse knowledge transfer, and stabilization support activities. · Support issue tracking, root cause analysis, process clarification, and documentation updates during stabilization. · Assist in validating process controls, quality checkpoints, and operational handover requirements. · Identify opportunities for standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across APAC benefits processes. Stakeholder & Vendor Management · Act as a primary point of contact for employees, managers, HR, and Payroll teams regarding benefits inquiries. · Partner with external benefits providers, brokers, and third-party administrators to ensure smooth program delivery. · Coordinate issue resolution and escalation management with regional and global stakeholders. Process Excellence & Compliance · Maintain and update benefits documentation, SOPs, knowledge articles, and process maps. · Identify process improvement opportunities and drive operational efficiency initiatives. · Ensure compliance with local regulations, company policies, and benefits governance requirements. · Support internal and external audit activities related to benefits administration. Data Management & Reporting · Maintain benefits-related data within HR systems, including Workday, vendor portals and other supporting platforms. · Analyze benefits trends, employee inquiries, and operational metrics. · Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership and regional stakeholders. · Support system testing, configuration validation, and implementation of benefits-related enhancements. Project Support · Participate in regional and global benefits projects, acquisitions, integrations, and transformation initiatives. · Support implementation of new benefit programs and vendor transitions. · Assist with communication and change management activities related to benefits programs. Educational & Job Qualifications · Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. · 5+ years of experience in Benefits Administration, HR Operations, or Shared Services. · Strong knowledge of APAC benefits programs and employee lifecycle processes. · Experience working with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday. · Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. · Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. · Experience managing multiple priorities across a geographically dispersed region. Additional Preferred Qualifications · Experience supporting multi-country APAC/EMEA benefits programs. · Shared Services or Global Business Services experience. · Knowledge of benefits compliance, governance, and vendor management. · Experience with process improvement methodologies and operational excellence initiatives. Success Measures · Service Level Agreement (SLA) adherence. · Benefits transaction accuracy. · Employee and stakeholder satisfaction. · Audit and compliance performance. · Process improvement and automation outcomes. · Quality and timeliness of benefits administration support. Some benefits of working with us - Access to a huge array of internal and external training courses on our learning system (free) - Access to self-paced language training (free) - Birthday or wedding anniversary gift of INR 1500 - Charity work once a year, to give back to the community - Company car, phone if required for role - Competitive health and wellness benefit plan - Continuous professional development with numerous opportunities for growth - Creche facility - Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) - Electric car charging stations - Hybrid work arrangement eg. 3 days in office - Internet allowance - No-meeting Fridays - Parking on site (free) - Relocation assistance available - Staff hangout spaces, enjoy games like carrom, chess - Transport by cab if working the midnight – 7am shift - Well connected to public transport, only a 10 min walk to office We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired job requirement. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.' Solenis is constantly growing. Come and grow your career with us. At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, consider joining our team.