Workiva, Inc

Director of Global Benefits

Workiva, Inc$154K — $250K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in Total Rewards/Benefits, with at least 5 years in a people manager leadership role within a global, public company (SaaS experience preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, or a related field.
  • Advanced knowledge of global benefit regulations and significant experience with Workday or similar enterprise HCM systems.
  • Exceptional ability to influence without authority and build strong partnerships across Finance, Legal, and regional People & Culture teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement a multi-year global benefits roadmap aligned with corporate culture and financial objectives.
  • Act as a strategic advisor to regional HR leaders and Executive stakeholders, providing data-driven insights into benefit trends.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of professional growth and operational excellence.
  • Direct the global benefits budget and lead negotiations with brokers and carriers to optimize spending.
  • Drive the evolution of benefits technology and wellness offerings to meet the needs of a diverse global workforce.

Benefits

  • A discretionary bonus typically paid annually.
  • Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire.
  • 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package.
  • Flexible working options from an office or remotely within the country of employment.
Full Job Description
Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Total Rewards, you will be a key member of the People & Culture leadership team. You won't just manage plans; you will define the Workiva benefits philosophy, ensuring our benefits are a competitive advantage that reflects our commitment to employee wellbeing.

The Impact You'll Have

  • Global Strategy & Governance: Design and implement a multi-year global benefits roadmap that aligns with our corporate culture and financial objectives.
  • Executive Partnership: Act as a strategic advisor to regional HR leaders and Executive stakeholders, providing data-driven insights into benefit trends and cost-mitigation strategies.
  • Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and develop a high-performing team (currently including an American benefits manager and a benefits analyst.), fostering a culture of professional growth and operational excellence.
  • Fiscal Stewardship: Direct the global benefits budget, leading high-stakes negotiations with brokers and carriers to optimize our "spend-to-value" ratio.
  • Modernization & Innovation: Drive the evolution of our benefits technology stack (Workday) and wellness offerings, ensuring they meet the needs of a diverse global workforce.


Who You Are

  • The Strategist: You don't just look at next year's renewal; you look at the 3-year trend. You understand how benefits impact the P&L and employee retention.
  • The Globalist: You have deep experience navigating the statutory complexities of the Americas, Europe and APAC while maintaining a cohesive global identity.
  • The Leader: You have a proven track record of managing senior-level individual contributors and helping them "level up" their own strategic thinking.
  • The Communicator: You can take complex actuarial data and turn it into a compelling narrative for the executive team.


Qualifications

  • Experience: 10+ years in Total Rewards/Benefits, with at least 5 years in a people manager leadership role within a global, public company (SaaS experience preferred).
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, or a related field.
  • Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of global benefit regulations and significant experience with Workday or similar enterprise HCM systems.
  • Consultative Approach: Exceptional ability to influence without authority and build strong partnerships across Finance, Legal, and regional People & Culture teams.


How You'll Be Rewarded
• Salary range in the US: $154,000.00 - $250,000.00
• A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
• Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
• 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.

Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.
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About Workiva, Inc

Workiva Inc. is a global software company headquartered in Ames, Iowa. The company provides cloud-based solutions for connected reporting and compliance, enabling collaboration and data integration for enterprises. Workiva's platform offers a suite of tools for data management, reporting, and compliance, including SOX, SEC, and XBRL reporting. The company's customers include more than 75% of the Fortune 500 and over 2,800 enterprises worldwide. Workiva was founded in 2008 and went public in 2014.
Learn more about Workiva, Inc
Size
2,106 employees
Market Cap
$4.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$48.4 million
Founded
2008
5 Year Trend
+19.9%
Revenue
$351.5 million
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