JOB PURPOSE

The Director of Global Benefits is a forward-thinking leader responsible for the design, strategy, implementation, and governance of the company's global benefits programs. This role ensures that benefit offerings are competitive, cost-effective, compliant, and aligned with the company's overall talent and business strategy across multiple countries and regions. This role will analyze current systems and processes and implement innovative and cost-effective solutions to increase organizational effectiveness. This position reports to the Vice President of Total Rewards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

Global Benefits Strategy & Design

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global benefits strategy aligned with organizational goals and Total Rewards philosophy
• Lead the design, enhancement, and harmonization of benefits programs across regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC)
• Ensure programs remain competitive through ongoing benchmarking and market analysis
• Partner with senior leadership to evaluate and evolve benefits offerings to support talent attraction and retention
• Define and lead the global benefits AI and digital enablement strategy, aligning with enterprise HR technology and data strategies
• Partner with HR, HRIS, IT, and external vendors to drive automation, system integration, and process modernization with respect to benefits, globally

Program Management & Administration

• Support the administration of global health, welfare, well-being, retirement, and leave programs
• Manage vendor relationships including brokers, insurers, third-party administrators, and consultants
• Lead global renewal process, including negotiations, cost analysis, and plan optimization
• Ensure seamless implementation of new programs, mergers, acquisitions, or market expansions

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international laws and regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, GDPR, country-specific requirements)
• Monitor legislative changes and assess impact on benefits programs
• Develop, review and maintain the governance model and controls for global benefits practices
• Manage activities associated with the Company's Employee Benefits Committee

Financial Oversight & Analytics

• Develop and manage global benefits budgets and forecasts in partnership with HR and Finance partners
• Analyze program performance, utilization, and cost trends to identify efficiencies
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership
• Drive cost-containment strategies while maintaining competitive offerings

Employee Experience & Communication

• Lead the development of clear, effective global benefits communication strategies
• Enhance employee understanding and engagement with benefits programs
• Partner with HR Business Partners and regional teams to tailor and evolve benefits messaging locally
• Support well-being initiatives and employee experience strategies

Team Leadership

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global benefits team
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and strategic direction
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, Finance, Legal, and Payroll

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or related field
• Master's or MBA preferred
• 12+ years of progressive experience in benefits or total rewards, including global program management, and 5+ years as manager of people
• Experience with M&A integrations and global expansion initiatives
• Deep knowledge of global benefits practices, regulations, and market trends
• Experience managing multi-country benefits programs in a complex, matrixed organization
• Strong leadership, vendor management, and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to influence leaders and manage complex stakeholder environments
• Demonstrate global mindset by identifying opportunities and fostering alignment across teams, regions, and functions
• Lead through change and ambiguity with resilience, adaptability, and a solutions-oriented approach
• Demonstrate agility and flexibility in balancing changing business and people priorities
• Drive collaboration and customer focus while promoting positivity, accountability, and team engagement
• Champion continuous improvement and growth mindset by embracing new ideas, innovation, and evolving business needs

WHAT WE OFFER

We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value.

We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed.