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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in global benefits design, governance, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on financial acumen and vendor management. Proven ability to lead benefits transformation initiatives and build high-performing teams in a global context.
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Global Benefits DesignRegulatory ComplianceVendor ManagementFinancial AcumenBenefits Transformation
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Hard Skills
Benefits AdministrationBudget ManagementData IntegrityAI ApplicationBenefits GovernanceContract NegotiationRFP ManagementAnalytical Decision-MakingMulti-Country FrameworksEmployee Communications
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationStakeholder ManagementPeople LeadershipConsultation SkillsTeam Development
Tools & Technologies
HR Technology SystemsBenefits Reporting ToolsAutomation ToolsData Analytics Platforms
Industry Keywords
ERISAACATotal RewardsHealth and Welfare BenefitsRetirement/PensionWellbeing BenefitsVoluntary BenefitsEU Pay Transparency Directive
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Partner with the Head of Total Rewards to shape and execute global benefits strategy
- Oversee global benefits design across health and welfare, retirement/pension, wellbeing, and voluntary benefits
- Lead benefits transformation, harmonization, centralization, and future M&A integration planning
- Build and lead benefits governance, standards, decision rights, operating framework, and transition plans
- Own global broker, carrier, and third-party administrator relationships, contracts, renewals, and RFP outcomes
- Own the global benefits budget, monitor spending, forecast costs, and identify efficiency opportunities
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, and country-specific statutory requirements
- Maintain audit readiness, required filings, and benefits documentation
- Oversee benefits administration, enrollment, life events, leave coordination, and escalations
- Partner with HR Technology on systems, data integrity, integrations, reporting, and analytics
- Leverage AI and automation to redesign repetitive benefits processes
- Provide executive sponsorship for employee communications, education, and enrollment campaigns
- Serve as an escalation point for complex benefits matters
- Build and develop a global team with virtual and flexible team members
- Partner cross-functionally with Compensation, Talent Management, Payroll, Legal, Finance, Procurement, HR Business Partners, and business leaders
Requirements
What you’ll need- 8+ years of progressive benefits experience
- Expertise in global benefits design, governance, vendor management, and regulatory compliance
- Deep knowledge of U.S. requirements, including ERISA and ACA
- Experience navigating multi-country frameworks such as the EU Pay Transparency Directive
- Experience leading benefits strategy, administration, or governance across multiple countries and regions
- Fluency applying AI and automation to operational and administrative processes
- Experience building, centralizing, harmonizing, or transforming benefits operations
- Vendor and broker management skills, including RFPs, contract negotiation, and performance governance
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing a global benefits budget
- Experience partnering with HR Technology teams on benefits systems, data integrity, and reporting
- Excellent communication, consultation, and stakeholder management skills
- People leadership experience building and developing high-performing teams, including flexible, virtual, or hybrid team structures
- Experience building new capabilities, operating models, governance structures, or shared-service approaches within benefits or Total Rewards
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities
- Ability to support a global workforce across multiple time zones, including North America and Europe