Benefits Specialist - Sonos

At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you'll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives. This is a hybrid role that may be based out of our Seattle or Boston office with an in-office requirement 3 days per week. What you'll do: The Benefits Specialist contributes to the seamless administration of our benefits programs. With a focus on operational excellence and a strong understanding of US and Canada benefits regulations, this role actively manages the day-to-day administration of benefits programs in North America, including leaves of absence. The Benefits Specialist will also provide support for our global benefits program as needed. This role plays a significant part in ensuring our employees have a positive and seamless experience with their benefits. You will be the primary point of contact for employees, providing timely and accurate support, while also ensuring our benefits programs are administered efficiently and compliantly. Responsibilities: + Administer U.S. and Canada benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and voluntary benefits. + Manage leave of absence (LOA) administration in partnership with third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with FMLA, ADA, and state leave requirements. + Support benefits initiatives, including plan renewals, audits, and employee education efforts. + Partner with People Partners, managers, and employees to facilitate ADA accommodation requests. + Maintain and update benefits documentation, including employee guides, FAQs, and vendor resources, using Confluence and other tools. + Act as the main point of contact for employee benefits and leave-related inquiries, resolving issues and escalating complex cases when necessary. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of benefits information in Workday. + Support benefits-related projects, including open enrollment, compliance reporting, and process improvements. + Leverage tools like Jira, Confluence, and Google Workspace to track tasks, manage workflows, and communicate updates effectively. What You'll Need: Experience: + Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, and 2+ years of direct experience in U.S. benefits and leave of absence administration, + OR Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, and 3+ years of HR experience, including 2+ years of direct experience in U.S. benefits and leave of absence administration, + OR 4+ years of HR experience in lieu of a degree, including 2+ years of direct experience in U.S. benefits and leave of absence administration. + Exposure to global benefits and ADA accommodations is highly preferred. + Ability to be in office 2-3 days per week. Visa Sponsorship: Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time. We ask that applicants be authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future.Technical Skills: Experience with HRIS and collaboration tools (we use Workday, Jira, Confluence, Slack, and Google Workspace), and proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets. Knowledge: Strong foundational knowledge of U.S. federal and state regulations related to benefits, leave of absence, and accommodations, with an awareness of global benefits practices. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex benefits and leave programs clearly. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and empathetic approach to addressing employee concerns. Organization: Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.#LI-HYBRID At Sonos we consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, which may lead individual compensation to vary depending on job related qualifications, skills, and experience. All full time employees are eligible for merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and equity. Our job postings may span more than one career level and the base pay range may be modified in the future based on changing market conditions. The starting base pay for this role for all US candidates is between: $71,000 and $78,700 Please note that compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Regular full time employees in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, including: + Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance + A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting + An Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required + 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually + Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year + 12 weeks of paid Bonding Leave following the birth or adoption of a new child, plus up to an additional 12 weeks of Medical Leave for birthing parents under our Short Term Disability policy + Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance + Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance + Mental health benefits to support your holistic well-being + A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us! For a holistic overview of our benefits, please visit sonosbenefits.com . Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law. Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience. Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Follow the links to review the EEO is the Law poster (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and its supplement (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP\_EEO\_Supplement\_Final\_JRF\_QA\_508c.pdf) . Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to accommodations@sonos.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.