Global Benefits and Well-being Director

The Cigna Group

. Oversee the design, administration, and execution of health, welfare, and time away programs .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Connecticut • United StatesLead💰 $157,100 - $261,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading employee benefits strategy, program design, and execution, with a strong focus on financial management and compliance. Proven ability to influence senior leadership and develop high-performing teams while managing complex benefits portfolios.

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Employee Benefits StrategyBenefits Financial ManagementVendor ManagementRegulatory CompliancePeople Leadership

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Hard Skills

Health and Welfare ProgramsBudgetingForecastingCost ManagementBusiness Case DevelopmentBenefits Program EvaluationMergers and AcquisitionsGlobal Benefits ConsiderationsBenefits Communication StrategiesData Analysis

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationStakeholder ManagementProblem SolvingTeam DevelopmentPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CEBSHuman Resources DegreeBusiness DegreeFinance DegreeMaster's Degree in Related Discipline

Industry Keywords

Employee ExperienceOperational EffectivenessRisk ManagementEmployee Well-BeingContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the design, administration, and execution of health, welfare, and time away programs
Develop and execute a multi-year benefits strategy aligned with enterprise, workforce, and talent priorities
Lead a complex health, welfare, and time away portfolio
Evaluate program performance using financial, utilization, market, and employee experience data
Build business cases and recommendations balancing employee experience, affordability, operational effectiveness, and risk management
Partner with Legal, HR, Operations, business leaders, and product teams on benefits strategy, investments, governance, pilots, and new solutions
Assess emerging trends, technologies, and solutions that enhance employee well-being and organizational performance
Lead benefits activities associated with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and enterprise transformations
Oversee annual enrollment strategy and execution
Establish and manage vendor partnerships, including selection, contracting, performance management, and continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with applicable benefits regulations and requirements
Lead executive, Board, and governance reporting
Develop and execute benefit communication strategies
Lead resolution of complex or high-impact issues and implement sustainable improvements
Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in employee benefits, total rewards, or health and welfare programs, including leadership of complex enterprise initiatives
Minimum 5 years of experience leading benefits strategy and plan design within a mid-sized to large or complex organization
Deep knowledge of U.S. health and welfare programs
Working knowledge of global benefits considerations
Experience influencing senior leaders and presenting recommendations that drive business decisions
Experience supporting global benefits programs, expatriate programs, retiree benefits, mergers and acquisitions, or large-scale benefits transformations
Strong expertise in benefits financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and business case development
Experience managing benefits vendors, strategic partnerships, and contractual relationships
Working knowledge of benefits compliance and regulatory requirements
Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, solve complex challenges, and drive strategic initiatives from concept through execution
Proven people leadership experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams
Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline (preferred)
CEBS or similar benefits professional certification (preferred)
Home internet connection through cable broadband or fiber optic service with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload if working at home