p>You'll also: • Working closely with leadership and regional partners, lead the design and development of our next-generation health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs across the US, EMEA, and Japan, ensuring benefits are cost-effective, competitive, sustainable, and aligned with business needs and company culture • Lead a team of 3 US-based employees while providing strategic leadership and guidance to regional benefits teams • Partner with IT and People Operations, integrate emerging technologies and data analytics into the benefits strategy roadmap to optimize program effectiveness, enhance delivery, balance costs, and support effective communications • Evaluate challenges of administration on enabling function teams and work cross-functionally to develop scalable solutions • Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance, Legal, Procurement) to ensure compliance with a wide range of international laws, regulations, and local customs • Manage broker and other vendor partnerships to ensure best-in-class service quality, cost effectiveness, value, and platform integration • Ensure strong financial stewardship and fiduciary integrity of global benefits programs, including oversight of funding, vendor management, and regular audits of retirement and benefit plans to manage risk, control costs, and maintain.
Additionally you have:
• Solid knowledge of regulatory requirements in key markets (EMEA, US, and Japan) • Ability to be a strategic, hands-on leader who can effectively manage cross-functional teams, coach and develop team members, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels • Experience implementing innovative solutions, including tech-enabled wellness platforms, and familiarity with AI, automation, and digital health tools • Commitment to equity, collaborative design, and evidence-based decision-making • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, concise, and actionable messages for diverse audiences, including employees, leaders, and external partners • Strong command of vendor management and contract negotiation; experience leading global broker RFP a plus.