At Alight, we are redefining how employees experience health, wealth, and wellbeing. This role sits on the Total Rewards Leadership Team and shapes programs that elevate the employee experience, strengthen engagement, and support business performance. Reporting to the SVP, Total Rewards and Talent, the Director, Benefits & Wellbeing owns the strategy, design, and execution of a comprehensive benefits portfolio across the United States and Canada. This is a fully remote role with enterprise visibility and influence across a geographically distributed workforce. What You'll Do • Set and evolve the enterprise benefits and wellbeing strategy, aligning programs to business priorities and workforce needs • Lead execution of a multi-year roadmap spanning health, retirement, and wellbeing • Oversee design, delivery, and governance of U.S. and Canada programs, including medical, pharmacy, retirement, leave, financial wellbeing, and holistic wellbeing initiatives • Manage budgets, forecast trends, and implement strategies that optimize spend while maintaining market competitiveness • Select, negotiate, and manage vendor partnerships to ensure high-quality delivery and measurable performance • Ensure compliance with all U.S. and Canadian regulatory requirements and maintain effective governance frameworks • Drive an integrated wellbeing strategy across physical, financial, and emotional health to increase engagement and utilization • Build and lead a high-performing team, strengthening capability and accountability across the function • Partner with Finance, Legal, and HR leaders to align rewards strategy with business objectives • Develop and execute enterprise-wide communication strategies that simplify complex concepts and increase employee understanding and action • Lead large-scale campaigns (e.g., annual enrollment, program launches) that improve participation and outcomes • Advise senior leadership on messaging, positioning, and stakeholder alignment • Lead change initiatives related to program evolution and vendor transitions, ensuring effective adoption and continuity What You Bring • 8+ years of progressive experience in Benefits or Total Rewards • 3+ years leading teams and developing talent • Deep expertise in U.S. benefits, with working knowledge of Canadian programs • Track record of leading benefits strategy in large, multi-state or global organizations • Advanced financial, analytical, and vendor management capabilities • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively in complex environments • Experience designing communication strategies that drive engagement and behavior change • Expertise leading change management initiatives tied to program transformation By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position. Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video. Please be aware that Alight is a camera-on culture and may require occasional travel to one of our physical office locations. We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. Salary Pay Range Minimum : 155,000.00 USD Maximum : 190,000.00 USD Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: Wellbeing and Benefits Selector Page - Alight DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.