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Corporate Overview

Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.

The role

As the Benefits Analyst you will handle a range of duties related to the benefits for EMEA and APJ. This role is critical in ensuring that the company's benefits programs are effectively administered and aligned with local regulations and the organization's objectives.

Based in Reading you will oversee benefits administration across multiple countries within EMEA and APJ regions.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs across the EMEA and APJ regions. This includes health insurance, retirement plans and other employee voluntary programs. Administer paperwork with the local government to ensure employer notifications are up to date in government portals. Identify opportunities to improve existing and sustainable processes to enhance the employee and administrative experience. Coordinate benefits for international assignees or expatriates, ensuring seamless transitions between countries. Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Ensure compliance with local regulations and laws governing benefits programs in each country within EMEA and APJ regions to recommend improvements or changes. Conduct audits of benefits packages and policies to ensure the company’s processes are compliant Analyze plan data to identify trends, track performance and make recommendations for plan improvements. Performs benefit plan audits monthly and implement plan changes as necessary. Generate reports on benefits utilization, costs, and other relevant metrics for management review. Assist in monitoring benefits program expenses to ensure they stay within budget. Assist with internal and external audits. Work with external vendors, including third-party administrators and insurance providers, to support benefit plans. Engage with Finance teams to set up purchase orders and ensure processes are aligned with company policy. Inform Payroll each month of any pension and benefit-related changes. First point of contact to ensure employees have a positive experience in reference to the various benefits programs. Work collaboratively with the appropriate team members to address complex cases to find a resolution for employee related issues and/or concerns. Communicate benefits information to employees, including enrollment periods, changes to benefits, and educational materials. Work with external vendors, including third-party administrators and insurance providers to support benefit plans.

What you bring to the team

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field. Experience in global benefits in an international environment, supporting both EMEA and APJ. Familiarity with EMEA and APJ benefits regulations and compliance requirements. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, handle sensitive information discreetly while supporting employees. Attention to detail, methodical, organised with a high level of accuracy and the ability to identify inconsistencies in data. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, and other departments in EMEA, APJ and the US Demonstrates the ability for responsiveness and a sense of urgency when helping our employees. Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate to all employees accurately and professionally across diverse teams and cultures. Proactive and skilled at managing evolving tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Microsoft Office (Excel, MS Word, PPT etc.), and Workday skills.

Why Proofpoint

Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We’re a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products.

We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.

We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!