Senior Director, Global Benefits & Rewards

OpenText; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText seeks a strategic, global rewards leader to oversee benefits and retirement programs across 40+ countries. You will partner with regional rewards leaders, manage M&A due diligence, and drive benefits modernization while focusing on employee experience and financial sustainability.

Based in North America, you will lead the Americas Benefits team within Total Rewards, shaping governance, risk management, budgeting, and program optimization in a fast-paced, multinational technology

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in benefits or total rewards.
• 5+ years leading global benefits programs and teams.
• Deep expertise in U.S. health and welfare plans and retirement governance.
• Experience with M&A due diligence, integration, and organizational transformation.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cost management skills.
• Knowledge of benefits governance and risk management across jurisdictions.
• Ability to influence senior executives in a matrixed environment.
• Willingness to work in-office 5 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global benefits and retirement strategy.
• Lead Americas Benefits team and oversee U.S. health and welfare programs.
• Drive evolution of health, wellness, retirement, leave, and financial wellbeing programs globally.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Risk, Procurement, and Payroll to balance value with financial stewardship.
• Provide governance and oversight for compliance, risk management, vendor partnerships, and program effectiveness.
• Lead benefits planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business case development.
• Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational transformation.
• Foster a high-performing team culture focused on innovation and operational excellence.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Global benefits programs

Financial acumen

Stakeholder influence

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CEBS

CCP

CBP

SHRM-SCP

SPHR

Tools

HRIS platforms

Data analytics

Job description

OpenText - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

OpenText - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

OpenText is seeking a strategic and transformational leader to oversee the global strategy, governance, and optimization of our benefits and retirement programs. Partnering with regional rewards leaders across 40+ countries, this role ensures programs are competitive, compliant, financially sustainable, and aligned with our business strategy and commitment to employee well-being.

Reporting within the Total Rewards function, this leader will also oversee the Americas Benefits team and drive key initiatives including M&A due diligence and integration, benefits modernization, and employee experience enhancements.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute OpenText's global benefits and retirement strategy.
• Lead the Americas Benefits team, including oversight of U.S. health and welfare programs and retirement plans.
• Drive the evolution of health, wellness, retirement, leave, and financial well-being programs globally.
• Partner with senior leaders across HR, Finance, Legal, Risk, Procurement, and Payroll to balance employee value with financial stewardship.
• Provide governance and oversight for compliance, risk management, vendor partnerships, and program effectiveness.
• Lead benefits planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business case development.
• Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational transformation.
• Foster a high-performing team culture focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• 12+ years of experience in benefits, total rewards, or a related HR discipline.
• 5+ years leading global benefits programs and teams in a multinational organization.
• Deep expertise in U.S. health and welfare plans, self-insured programs, and retirement plan governance.
• Experience with M&A due diligence, integration, and organizational transformation.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Knowledge of benefits governance, compliance, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to influence senior executives and drive strategic decisions in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Willingness to work in-office 5 days/week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a global technology or enterprise software workforce.
• Knowledge of global benefits trends and best practices.
• Experience with benefits technology, HRIS platforms, and data analytics.
• Professional certifications such as CEBS, CCP, CBP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic global rewards leader who is passionate about enhancing employee experience, driving organizational performance, and shaping the future of total rewards at scale.

OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a ticket at Ask HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

Compensation

At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off. Base comp in CAD: 180,450 - 230,575 USD: 187,900 - 264,500

AI Usage Disclosure

As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.