Director, North America Benefits
Core
Own the strategic direction of US and Canada benefit programs (retirement, health, welfare, wellbeing) to support company objectives and the wider Reward architecture.
Role type
Senior IC Director of Benefits (North America)
Builds
Competitive, cost-efficient benefit programs and employee experiences for the largest employee population in North America.
Domain
Human Resources / Employee Benefits (US & Canada)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic benefits program design, team leadership (5+ years), vendor management and negotiation, financial analysis and budgeting, regulatory compliance (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA), data-driven decision making, business case development, cross-functional influence.
Preferred skills
M&A and divestiture transition experience, defined benefit de-risking, advanced certifications (CEBS, SHRM), large global matrixed organization experience.
Technologies
Digital platforms for benefits delivery and communications.
Responsibilities
Drive design, implementation, and delivery of benefit programs; lead a team of benefits managers and analysts; manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations; oversee compliance and governance as a plan fiduciary; develop pricing strategies and cost savings; own communication strategy for benefits; support HR M&A due diligence and integration.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution