Compensation & Benefits Specialist

VAST Data is looking for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join our fast-scaling company.

We’re hiring a Compensation & Benefits Specialist that will play a key part in supporting and implementing global benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive, scalable, and cost-effective, while fully aligned with the company’s rapid growth.

A day in the life and how you’ll make an impact:

Support the implementation and ongoing management of global benefits programs, with a strong focus on the US market.
Work closely with HR and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of benefits programs across the organization.
Apply market benchmarks and best practices to ensure competitive yet cost-efficient benefits offerings.
Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining a high-quality employee experience.
Ensure full alignment and synchronization of benefits processes with employee lifecycle events, including onboarding, offboarding and vacation policy.
Partner with external vendors and brokers to manage and optimize benefits plans globally.
Ensure compliance with local regulations, with strong emphasis on US benefits requirements.

Requirements:

What We’re Looking for

3+ years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, preferably in a global high-tech company.
Proven experience supporting and implementing global benefits programs, with hands-on exposure to US benefits (advantage).
Strong understanding of benchmarking methodologies and cost management within benefits programs.
Experience working closely with HR teams on employee lifecycle processes.
Team-player with strong communication, customer service, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Hands-on and Detailed-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work proactively and independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Accuracy and attention to details and problem-solving skills; Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Builder mindset — self-starter with strong ethical standards and sound judgment, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
High analytical skills with strong Excel capabilities (HRIS Bamboo HR – advantage, NetSuite is a plus).
Fluent English (written and spoken).

Bonus Points

Proven experience supporting and implementing global benefits programs, with hands-on exposure to US benefits.
Ability to balance employee experience with financial discipline.
Strong business orientation with focus on efficiency and cost control.