International Benefits Associate, Block
Financial services ecosystem
Job no longer available
Financial services ecosystem
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create better tools to help everyone access the economy.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for candidates with experience in benefits and time-away/leave administration, operations, and overall programme management
- We are seeking someone who excels in an all hands-on deck environment and enjoys building
- 3+ years experience working in Global Benefits or adjacent teams within HR
- Demonstrable knowledge of leave administration, HR operations, and general programme management
- Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders as well as competing priorities
- The ability to be adaptable and are comfortable with navigating ambiguity and changing needs
Desirable
- Experience working in high-tech or professional services (benefits consulting, benefits operations centres); proficiency in one or more of the following languages: French, German, Spanish, and Japanese
- Proficiency in the Microsoft, Google Suites and Workday
What the job involves
- We are looking for an HR Associate to support our International Benefits team that sits within our Global Benefits, Mobility and Immigration group.
- You will partner with Block’s international benefits team, ensuring the sustainable and scalable delivery of benefit programmes and policies for Blocks ~20 countries outside of the US.
- This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop benefits subject matter expertise while employing broader programme management skills to support Block’s global benefits managers.
- This is a full-time role based in Ireland or UK. From time to time, expect some hours to overlap with APAC and the US. You will report to the Head of International Benefits
- Support the international benefits team with benefits plan management, administration, and policy delivery for Block’s existing and new entities:
- Define and own end-to-end benefits programme delivery protocols for international benefits (benefits delivery/admin, stand-up, benefit updates)
- Support with leave of absence administration such as tracking, compliance, reporting and employee and partner team engagement
- Administer benefits finances by handling benefits finances for all international benefit programmes
- Partner with International Benefit Managers to enhance employee experience and benefits delivery through special projects. Example activities, to be carried out in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders like payroll, ops and procurement, include:
- Content and knowledge management
- Cyclical reporting and audits
- HRIS set-up and management
- Be a liaison or bridge between International Benefits and Benefit Ops to fine tune partnership and maximise BenOps model to grow benefits programme delivery and own transition of BenOps roles and responsibilities
Our take
Block is a financial services technology company comprising of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD. Its biggest brand, Square, offers hardware and software for small to medium-sized businesses enabling them to manage the entire payment lifecycle. It functions similarly to Shopify and Stripe, but has paired online payment processing with physical devices such as registers, payment terminals, and mobile card readers.
The business was originally founded as Square in 2009 by Jack Dorsey of Twitter fame. Already well-established with SMEs all over the globe, Square has significantly benefited from the increased demand for mobile payment systems. Its order management feature remains a go-to tool for small businesses that otherwise didn't have the proper infrastructure in place when demand for home delivery surged.
Square rebranded as Block in December 2021, with the Square brand name remaining in place for their seller business. The company has since come under fire for its security practices, facing lawsuits in relation to a major breach of CashApp user data, and in 2024 announced plans to reduce its workforce in order to cut costs. Despite these setbacks, there is every chance the business will move past this, though it may take some time to rebuild trust in its product.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
19% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Plans including company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance
- Paid parental and caregiving leave
- Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
- Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees)
- Learning and Development resources
- Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Jack Dorsey
(CEO)Having studied at and dropped out of New York University, Jack founded Twitter in March 2006, where he has served as CEO since. He co-founded Square with Jim in February 2009, and has remained its CEO ever since.
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