Scope of Position

The Director, Global Benefits is a handson leader responsible for the design, administration, and continuous improvement of global benefits and retirement programs. This role sits on the Total Rewards team and reports to the Vice President of Total Rewards. The Director serves as the global subject matter expert for benefits, partnering closely with regional HR and Total Rewards teams to ensure programs are competitive, compliant, and costeffective.

This role has direct operational responsibility for U.S. benefits and retirement programs and provides oversight, guidance, and governance for benefit programs across Europe and AMPEA. The Director manages a small team of benefits professionals and supports team development over time.

This position is based at Watts North Andover, MA headquarters and follows a hybrid schedule (three days onsite, two days remote). This role has two direct reports.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of global benefits and retirement programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements

• Maintain global benefits governance frameworks to promote consistency, equity, and risk management across regions

• Provide handson oversight of U.S. benefits and retirement administration, including plan operations, vendor management, and issue resolution

• Ensure benefits programs are clearly communicated and understood, supporting strong employee engagement and effective program utilization

• Partner with regional HR teams to provide guidance and support for nonU.S. benefits programs while enabling local execution

• Serve as the primary advisor on benefits and retirement matters for HR, Finance, Legal, and leadership

• Manage vendor and broker relationships, including renewals, performance reviews, and cost management

• Lead annual open enrollment planning and execution, including coordination, communications, and system readiness

• Ensure timely completion of all compliance requirements, filings, disclosures, and audits

• Develop and maintain reporting on benefits spend, participation, utilization, and trends

• Monitor regulatory changes and market practices to inform program updates and risk mitigation

• Support benefits and retirement activities related to mergers and acquisitions

• Act as the escalation point for complex benefits issues and employee concerns

• Lead, coach, and develop a highperforming benefits team while delegating operational tasks appropriately

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business administration, human resources or similar or equivalent experience

• 10+ years of progressive benefits experience, with a minimum of 5+ years managing a global benefits team

• 5+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, covering compensation and HR operations

• Strong handson experience with U.S. health and retirement programs; global benefits exposure strongly preferred

• Working knowledge of benefitsrelated regulations including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, CAA, and related requirements

• Experience supporting benefits programs in both union and nonunion environments

• Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leaders

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problemsolving skills

• Demonstrated success managing vendors and controlling benefit costs

• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed organization and manage competing priorities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Workday

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency

• Punctuality and dependability

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions

• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts

• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.

• Adherence to Watts seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Working Conditions

Whileperforming the job duties, you will be working in an office environment. You willbe requiredto work in the office at the North Andover, MA location three days per week (Monday Wednesday) and can work remotely two days per week (Thursday and Friday).

Physical Requirements: Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods

• Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials

• Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks

• Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls

• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment

Pay Range

The expected salary range for this position is $180,000- $220,000 yearly. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable law.

Nothing in this job description restricts Watts right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is at will, which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the followingbenefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
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