Job Description
Purpose in Every Position
Pebl puts a world of talent at your fingertips. With our AI-powered Global Work Platform™, companies can hire, pay, and manage employees in 185+ countries—removing risk, red tape, and guesswork from global growth. Backed by more than a decade of compliance leadership and local expertise, Pebl helps businesses move fast, stay compliant, and scale with confidence. With Pebl, companies everywhere can hire great talent anywhere.
Where Your Work Moves the Needle.
At Pebl, every team member drives our success. Joining us means more than filling a role—you’re accountable for results and impact. Our values guide how we operate, execute, and collaborate across borders. By putting them into action, you’ll help us scale faster, compete harder, and lead the future of global work.
What Makes You a Great Fit
We are seeking an experienced Global Benefits Strategy Manager to lead the design, strategy, and execution of Pebl’s global benefits programs across both international (iEOR) and U.S. markets.
This is a highly strategic and operational leadership role responsible for shaping our global benefits roadmap, optimizing our broker and vendor ecosystem, and ensuring scalable, compliant, and competitive benefit offerings. You will oversee a team responsible for global and U.S. benefits delivery while driving innovation, efficiency, and alignment with Pebl’s broader product and growth strategy.
This role requires a strong combination of global benefit experience, strategic thinking, commercial awareness, operational excellence, and technology enablement.
This role is remote, but candidates must be based in Portugal.
How You'll Make An Impact:
Global (iEOR) Benefits Strategy & Roadmap
Lead the development and execution of Pebl’s global benefits strategy across 150+ countries
Define and evolve a scalable global benefits roadmap, including standardization frameworks and localized offerings
Ensure benefits design supports market expansion, competitiveness, and client needs
Vendor & Broker Ecosystem Leadership
Own and optimize Pebl’s global broker and vendor ecosystem
Lead selection, negotiation, and performance management of partners
Establish governance frameworks (SLAs, scorecards, QBRs) to ensure consistency, quality, and cost efficiency
Oversee vendor relationships and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Implementation, Renewals & Operational Excellence
Oversee end-to-end implementation and renewal workflows globally and in the U.S.
Ensure consistent, scalable processes across enrollments, renewals, and administration
Drive standardization and continuous improvement across regions and teams
Drive competitiveness and cost optimization through plan design and cost-sharing strategies
Benefits Technology & Platform Enablement
Lead or support the implementation of benefits administration systems
Partner with Product and Engineering to enhance Pebl’s in-house platform
Improve integrations across HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems
Leverage automation and AI to reduce manual processes and improve scalability
Team Leadership & Development
Lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for global and U.S. benefits operations
Set clear priorities, KPIs, and accountability structures
Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement
Financial & Strategic Impact
Support benefits P&L through cost management, vendor optimization, and design strategy
Use data and insights to drive decision-making and improve outcomes
Balance cost, compliance, and employee experience at scale
Let's Connect If You Have:
10+ years of experience in global benefits strategy, ideally within EOR, HCM, brokerage, or multinational environments
Deep expertise in global and U.S. benefits design, compliance, and vendor management
Proven experience building and scaling benefits programs across multiple countries
Strong experience managing brokers, insurers, and complex vendor ecosystems
Experience leading benefits system implementations or working closely with Product/Tech teams
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced, global environment
What Sets You Apart
Experience within a leading EOR or global employment platform
Strategic mindset with ability to translate vision into execution at scale
Strong commercial acumen — understanding how benefits drive revenue, margin, and client experience
Experience balancing standardization with local market complexity
Familiarity with AI, automation, and digital transformation in benefits delivery
Background in consulting (Mercer, WTW, Aon) or high-growth global companies
Our Commitment to You
At Pebl, we’re committed to supporting our team with comprehensive rewards and benefits designed to meet diverse needs across roles and locations. Our core offerings include:
Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge.
Parental Leave – Support for growing families.
Health and Dental Insurance – Where applicable, to cover you and your loved ones.
Retirement Savings + Employee Incentive Plan – Plan for the future while sharing our success.
Please visit our career page for more information.
Pebl is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We power global teams and believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and impact. Employment decisions at Pebl are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every teammate can thrive and do the best work of their career—anywhere in the world.