AMR Regional Benefits Lead

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Regional Leader of Benefits to manage health, savings, and leave programs across the Americas. You will lead a team of country-level experts, align strategy with market trends, and partner with internal groups to enable compelling employee experiences.

The role requires deep expertise in benefit design, ERISA compliance, and vendor management, with a track record of cross-country program delivery and executive stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in senior regional benefit program design and leadership in the Americas.
• Deep expertise in health & welfare plan design and qualified retirement plan administration.
• Strong command of federal and state regulatory landscape (ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ACA).
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with a track record influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing third-party benefit providers and vendor relationships across the Americas markets.
• Proven ability to oversee end-to-end benefit program operations across multiple countries.
• Proven experience coaching, mentoring, and advising teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive the regional benefits strategy, aligning with market trends and legal requirements.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of country-level benefits experts.
• Build partnerships across internal groups (Communications, Legal, Procurement, Finance, executive leadership).
• Cultivate relationships with external partners to anticipate market trends.
• Use utilization and vendor metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee delivery of multi-country health, savings, and leave programs.

Skills

Regional leadership

Benefits design

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Team coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday

Benefits administration systems

Job description

Austin, Texas, United States Corporate Functions

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don't just craft products - they build the kind of wonder that is revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. The members of the Benefits team are no different where our objectives are to design and operate the global benefit programs with a focus on employee experience, offer a long and exciting career with opportunities for you to perfect your existing skills, and also provide the chance to acquire new ones. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

Description

This role serves as the Regional Leader of the Benefits team, ultimately responsible for the health, savings, and leave programs for the Region. You will lead a team of country-level experts to ensure our benefits meet the evolving needs of our employees and the strategic goals of Apple. This role requires a sophisticated balance of regional benefits expertise, transformational leadership, executive stakeholder management, and a sharp eye for operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Drive the regional benefits strategy, aligning business needs with market trends, employee experience goals, and legal requirements.
• Serve as a trusted strategic partner, balancing employee advocacy with Apple's overarching business objectives.
• Inspire, develop, and empower a high-performing team of country-level benefits experts, driving individual growth and collective excellence across the region.
• Build and influence strong partnerships across internal groups, including Communications, Legal, Procurement, Finance, and executive leadership.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with external partners and industry peers to anticipate market trends and achieve outsized results.
• Leverage insights from utilization metrics, outcome data, and vendor performance to identify regional or country-level opportunities for operational improvement.
• Oversee the seamless delivery of complex, multi-country health, savings, and leave programs.
• Cultivate a culture of outstanding performance, continuous learning, and career growth within the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• 15+ years of in-depth expertise and leadership in a senior regional benefit program design, implementation, and strategy role in the Americas, within a matrixed multinational environment
• Proven leadership skills demonstrated through complex problem-solving, effective process evaluation, and the delivery of high-quality, strategic work, including direct experience leading and developing a team of benefits professionals. Deep expertise in health & welfare plan design and qualified retirement plan administration
• Strong command of federal and state regulatory landscape (ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ACA)
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders and encouraging innovation
• Demonstrated experience managing third-party benefit providers and vendor relationships across the Americas markets, including contract negotiation, performance management, and day-to-day partnership oversight
• Proven ability to oversee end-to-end benefit program operations - from plan design and implementation through ongoing administration - across multiple countries with varying regulatory and cultural requirements
• Proven experience coaching, mentoring, and advising to help the team grow and develop in line with business and personal goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience or equivalent
• Strong consultative skills and ability to develop strong relationships quickly - a well-respected, trusted partner whom others want to work with
• Excellent analytical skills - comfortable using data to drive decisions and demonstrate ROI
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms (Workday preferred) and benefits administration systems
• Adaptability: Global mindset with a proven ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly, and demonstrate resilience in a fast-paced environment with fluid deadlines.
• Collaboration: Strong team orientation with a flexible attitude; capable of diving into the operational details while maintaining a broad, strategic view.

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