Director, Global Benefits

Ladders

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 211,000 - 338,000

Full time

13 hours ago
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Job summary

Ladders in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Director, Global Benefits to shape and execute the global benefits strategy for an international workforce.

The role oversees program design, governance, compliance, and cost management, partnering with Finance and HR to enhance employee experience and support growth across regions.

Location: Santa Clara, CA. US‑based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of global benefits management experience in complex settings
  • Strong financial oversight and fiduciary governance capabilities
  • Demonstrated leadership in mergers and acquisitions integration of benefits programs
  • Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Finance and HR
  • Experience with HR technology, specifically Workday or similar systems

Responsibilities

  • Architect and assess global health and well-being programs to enhance employee engagement
  • Administer fiduciary governance and compliance for U.S. 401(k) and international audits
  • Partner with Finance on healthcare cost forecasting and vendor performance optimization
  • Drive benefits integration during mergers and acquisitions and establish frameworks for new markets
  • Lead global communication strategies for open enrollment and employee education

Skills

Global benefits strategy
Leadership
Fiduciary governance
Cross-functional collaboration
Cost management
HR technology: Workday

Tools

Workday

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Global Benefits to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This leader will shape and execute the global benefits strategy in support of a growing, international workforce. The role will oversee program design, governance, and compliance while ensuring offerings are competitive, well-managed, and aligned with business needs. You will partner closely with Finance, HR, and other stakeholders to improve employee experience, manage costs, and support organizational growth across multiple regions.

Location: Santa Clara, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $211,000 – $338,000 annually

Responsibilities
  • Architect and assess global health and well-being programs to enhance employee engagement
  • Administer fiduciary governance and compliance for U.S. 401(k) and international audits
  • Partner with Finance on healthcare cost forecasting and vendor performance optimization
  • Drive benefits integration during mergers and acquisitions and establish frameworks for new markets
  • Lead global communication strategies for open enrollment and employee education
Qualifications
  • 5-7 years of global benefits management experience in complex settings
  • Strong financial oversight and fiduciary governance capabilities
  • Demonstrated leadership in mergers and acquisitions integration of benefits programs
  • Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Finance and HR
  • Experience with HR technology, specifically Workday or similar systems
Benefits
  • Flexible time off and wellness resources to support a healthy work-life balance
  • Recognition for innovative thinking and challenging the status quo
  • Supportive company culture emphasizing personal and professional growth
  • Opportunities to participate in company-sponsored events
  • Ranked among Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology and the Bay Area

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.

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