Global Benefits Director: Strategy & Compliance

Jeppesen ForeFlight; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeppesen ForeFlight is seeking a seasoned Global Benefits Director to design, govern, and administer employee benefits programs across regions with emphasis on EMEA and APAC. This role will also maintain oversight for U.S.

benefits administration and compliance. The ideal leader brings extensive international benefits expertise, strong leadership, and experience managing geographically dispersed teams, partnering with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to deliver competitive programs that

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• 5+ years leading global benefits programs in multinational organizations.
• 10+ years managing benefits across EMEA and APAC regions.
• 2+ years hands‑on experience administering U.S. benefits programs.
• Experience leading benefits professionals or teams.
• Strong understanding of global benefits compliance, governance, and market practices.
• Experience partnering with external vendors, brokers, and consultants internationally.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, matrixed global environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global benefits strategy and execution across EMEA, APAC, and the United States.
• Design, evaluate, and optimize health, wellness, retirement, risk, and leave programs globally.
• Ensure compliance with country-specific regulations and governance requirements across all regions.
• Manage and evolve benefits programs in complex multinational environments.
• Partner with regional HR and business leaders to align offerings with talent and business strategies.
• Lead vendor selection, negotiations, and ongoing performance management for global providers and brokers.
• Analyze market trends, benchmarking data, and employee feedback to enhance program competitiveness.
• Drive harmonization and scalability of global benefits processes across regions.
• Lead and develop a team of benefits professionals and contributors across multiple regions.
• Manage budgets, reporting, and governance activities.
• Support M&A integration activities and global expansion initiatives.
• Cross functionally work with HR, Total Rewards, Finance, Legal, and leaders to meet total rewards strategy.

Skills

Global benefits leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

Jeppesen ForeFlight is seeking a seasoned Global Benefits Director to design, govern, and administer employee benefits programs across regions with emphasis on EMEA and APAC. This role will also maintain oversight for U.S.

benefits administration and compliance. The ideal leader brings extensive international benefits expertise, strong leadership, and experience managing geographically dispersed teams, partnering with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to deliver competitive programs that