Senior Manager, Global Benefits (Remote)

What You''ll Do

• Partner with the Director, Global Benefits to operationalize and execute the Global Benefits strategy and operating model.
• Develop and maintain global governance frameworks, decision-making processes, operating standards, and accountability models.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of the future-state Global Benefits operating model.
• Drive adoption of governance practices across regions and stakeholder groups.
• Identify opportunities to improve consistency, scalability, service delivery, and operational effectiveness across the function.
• Build trusted partnerships with PBPs, People leaders, Finance, Legal, Procurement, HR Operations, and regional stakeholders.
• Provide recommendations and guidance on benefits programs, governance practices, operating model execution, and industry best practices.
• Partner with regional stakeholders to support successful execution of global priorities while balancing local market requirements.
• Influence stakeholders through data, analytics, market insights, and business recommendations.
• Drive alignment across stakeholder groups to support consistent execution of global priorities.
• Support communication and stakeholder engagement strategies that enable successful adoption of new programs, policies, and governance processes.
• Lead execution of the Global Benefits strategic roadmap in partnership with the Director, Global Benefits and Global Benefits Program Manager.
• Provide leadership for global and regional benefits initiatives, including policy enhancements, harmonization efforts, vendor transitions, compliance initiatives, and program improvements.
• Ensure initiatives achieve intended business outcomes and remain aligned to strategic priorities.
• Partner with project resources and regional stakeholders to support successful implementation and adoption.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve barriers impacting successful delivery.
• Lead development, review, and governance of global benefits policies, frameworks, and guiding principles.
• Identify opportunities to harmonize practices globally while maintaining compliance with local legal and regulatory requirements.
• Establish governance processes that ensure policies remain current and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Support regional stakeholders in implementation and interpretation of policy changes.
• Maintain visibility into emerging regulatory, compliance, operational, and vendor-related risks across regions.
• Partner with Legal, HR, Procurement, and regional stakeholders to assess and mitigate risks.
• Develop governance mechanisms supporting compliance monitoring, audit readiness, and risk management activities.
• Provide recommendations regarding risk mitigation and remediation efforts.
• Escalate significant risks and implementation challenges to leadership as appropriate.
• Support development and execution of the global vendor strategy.
• Establish vendor governance standards, performance measures, and service expectations.
• Lead vendor performance reviews and strategic business reviews across key partners.
• Support vendor selection activities, market assessments, benchmarking efforts, and RFP processes.
• Identify opportunities for vendor optimization, standardization, and improved employee experience.
• Monitor contractual performance, service quality, and risk indicators.
• Establish and evolve reporting and analytics frameworks that support informed decision-making.
• Analyze utilization, participation, cost, risk, and trend data across regions.
• Develop reporting, presentations, and recommendations for leadership audiences.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights and improvement opportunities.
• Support change management efforts associated with benefits programs, policies, governance practices, operating model enhancements, and vendor changes.
• Develop stakeholder engagement approaches that support adoption and business readiness.
• Identify and mitigate organizational readiness risks.
• Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence across the global benefits function.

  What You''Bring

  • Significant experience in global benefits, total rewards, or employee benefits strategy and operations.
  • Experience supporting multiple countries and regions within a complex global environment.
  • Demonstrated experience executing benefits strategy and governance frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of benefits compliance, policy development, risk management, and governance practices.
  • Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and driving successful business outcomes.
  • Strong stakeholder management and business partnership capabilities.
  • Experience influencing decisions and building alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Experience managing vendor relationships and performance.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and lead through change.