Director Global Benefits

Skills

About the Role

You will own the global benefits and leave of absence strategy as a player/coach. You will define philosophy, lead plan design across the US and 10+ international markets, oversee renewals, open enrollment and new-country launches, manage vendors and budget, ensure local compliance, and grow the benefits team while setting the service standard.

Requirements

• 10+ years in benefits including 3+ years leading a team
• Deep US benefits expertise (health and welfare, 401(k), leave, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA)
• International benefits experience in EMEA and/or APAC
• Vendor and broker management experience
• Financial fluency
• Exceptional communication
• AI tools experience

Responsibilities

• Define global benefits and leave philosophy
• Lead plan design and redesign across the US and international markets
• Build a program roadmap and business case grounded in benchmarking
• Grow and develop the global benefits team across the US and EMEA
• Set service delivery standards and use AI and automation to reduce volume
• Communicate benefits clearly and partner with Recruiting
• Oversee renewals, open enrollment, carrier transitions and new-country launches
• Lead the global leave of absence program
• Manage brokers, carriers and third-party administrators including RFPs and negotiations
• Ensure compliance with local regulations
• Manage the benefits budget with Finance

Benefits

• Equity