Director, Global Benefits

San Francisco · Hybrid · Posted Sep 16, 2026

At a glance

The Director, Global Benefits serves as the strategic architect and operational leader for global health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs.
This role reports to the VP of Total Rewards and is responsible for designing and executing benefit strategies that scale across global markets.
The position requires a hybrid presence in the San Francisco office 2 days per week.

Define and execute a multi-year global benefits roadmap across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
Serve as a subject matter expert to HR leadership and Executives on benefit trends and cost strategies.
Manage relationships with global brokers, TPAs, carriers, and vendors.
Oversee annual open enrollment, system integrations, and day-to-day administration.
Ensure compliance with global labor laws including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, and local statutory requirements.
Lead the 401(k) Investment Committee and Global Benefits Committee.
Lead benefits due diligence and integration for mergers and acquisitions.
Partner with Finance and FP&A on long-term cost modeling, forecasting, and budget projections.
Design and manage mental health resources, family-building/fertility programs, and wellness stipends.
Mentor and lead a team of benefits professionals.

10+ years of progressive HR/Total Rewards experience.
5+ years leading global benefits strategy in a high-growth SaaS, tech, or enterprise environment.
Proven track record of managing global broker partnerships, RFP processes, and plan negotiations.
Deep financial acumen with experience in quantitative financial analysis and managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
Expertise in US health & welfare, 401(k) fiduciary governance, and self-funded plans.
Knowledge of statutory and supplemental benefit structures across EMEA and APAC.
Experience leveraging HRIS tools and benefits technologies.
Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration with Payroll, Legal, and Systems teams.