Director, Global Wellbeing

100 Deckers Outdoor Corporation; Goleta (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial planning and wellbeing

Time away from work

Extras, discounts and perks

Growth and development

Health and wellness

Job summary

Deckers Brands in Goleta, California, is seeking a Director of Global Wellbeing to lead enterprise-wide wellbeing programs and a global team. You will partner with People & Experience, Finance, and Talent to translate workforce insights into actionable improvements and to align wellbeing with business priorities.

You will design inclusive wellbeing experiences, manage budgets, and drive analytics, benchmarking, and strategic initiatives to enhance employee engagement and long-term performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 10+ years in HR or equivalent experience, including 5+ years leading people or programs.
• Professional certification such as CEBS, SHRM-SCP, CCP, or a comparable credential is preferred.
• Knowledge of global wellbeing principles, best practices, legislation, and local market practices with ability to align programs with Deckers culture and long-term business objectives.
• Experience in a dynamic, global, matrixed organization and collaborating across countries, cultures, functions, and time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to lead global, cross-functional teams, complex transformation initiatives, and change management efforts.
• Strong enterprise-level program and vendor management experience.
• Strong financial, analytical, auditing, and data management skills to evaluate program effectiveness and translate insights into improvements.
• Strategic, executive-level leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a global team.
• Flexibility and time-management across global time zones.
• Experience with Workday is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and drive the global wellbeing strategy and guiding principles aligned with Deckers culture and business priorities.
• Design inclusive, relevant, and sustainable wellbeing experiences informed by employee needs and local market practices.
• Identify opportunities to address workplace stress, work-life balance, and productivity barriers.
• Lead enterprise-wide benchmarking and analytics to evaluate programs, monitor costs, and optimize investments.
• Establish measurable wellbeing objectives and assess their impact on engagement and retention.
• Develop and manage global wellbeing budgets, forecasts, and multi-year cost projections with Finance.
• Direct and optimize vendor relationships and contracts for efficiency, quality, cost, and compliance.
• Explore emerging wellbeing trends and AI-enabled tools to translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Partner with PX, Talent, and leaders to integrate wellbeing into broader employee experience and culture.
• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leaders, guiding escalation and strategic decisions.
• Lead global communications and change management for benefits and wellbeing programs.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing global wellbeing team with diverse perspectives.

Skills

Global leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Professional HR certification (CEBS/SHRM-SCP/CCP) preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Title: Director, Global Wellbeing

Reports to: Sr. Director, Total Rewards

Location: Hybrid (Goleta, CA - Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday – Thursday) or Remote

Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington

The Role

As Director, Global Wellbeing, you’ll provide strategic leadership and enterprise-wide oversight for the programs and experiences that support the wellbeing of our people around the world. Leading a global team, you’ll develop and advance an inclusive, sustainable wellbeing strategy that reflects employee needs, local market practices, Deckers culture, and our business and talent priorities. You’ll be a senior strategic partner and subject matter expert to the People & Experience team and the broader organization, using data, analytics, employee feedback, and emerging trends to inform decisions and shape the future of wellbeing at Deckers. Working across PX, Talent, Finance, and the business, you’ll turn complex workforce insights into clear, innovative recommendations that enhance the employee experience, optimize our investments, and support long‑term organizational performance. This role also leads a global wellbeing team of five, including the Sr. Manager, NA Benefits and Sr. Wellbeing Analyst, creating an environment where people can grow, collaborate, innovate, and deliver meaningful results. We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together. Your Impact Develop, own, and drive our global wellbeing strategy and guiding principles, integrating them with Deckers culture and our business and talent strategies to help attract, engage, and retain our people. Design inclusive, relevant, and sustainable wellbeing experiences informed by employee needs, local market practices, and business priorities. Identify opportunities to address workplace stress, work‑life balance, and barriers to employee productivity and performance. Lead enterprise‑wide benchmarking and analytics to evaluate wellbeing programs, monitor effectiveness and costs, and identify opportunities to optimize investments. Establish measurable wellbeing objectives and assess their impact on employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness. Develop and manage global wellbeing budgets, forecasts, and multi‑year cost projections in partnership with Finance. Direct and optimize vendor relationships and contracts, with a focus on process efficiency, service quality, cost, and compliance. Explore emerging wellbeing trends and innovative solutions that expand employee choice and create more personalized experiences. Leverage advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and AI‑enabled tools to identify workforce needs, opportunities, and risks, translating insights into clear narratives and actionable recommendations. Partner with PX, Talent, and business leaders to integrate wellbeing into the broader employee experience, workplace practices, and organizational culture. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, managers, and employees, including leading the resolution of highly escalated wellbeing concerns. Lead global communications and change management initiatives that strengthen employee understanding of and engagement with benefits and wellbeing programs. Build, mentor, and develop a high‑performing global wellbeing team and strong succession pipelines, championing diverse perspectives and effective collaboration.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 10+ years of HR or equivalent experience, including 5+ years leading people or programs.
• Professional certification such as CEBS, SHRM‑SCP, CCP, or a comparable credential is preferred.
• Knowledge of global wellbeing principles, best practices, legislation, and local market practices, with the ability to align programs with Deckers culture and long‑term business objectives.
• Experience working in a dynamic, global, matrixed organization and collaborating effectively across countries, cultures, functions, and time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to lead global, cross‑functional teams, complex transformation initiatives, and change management efforts.
• Strong enterprise‑level program and vendor management experience.
• Strong financial, analytical, auditing, and data management skills, with the ability to evaluate program effectiveness and translate insights into actionable improvements.
• Strategic and objective thinker with strong executive‑level leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a global team.
• Strong flexibility and time‑management skills, including the ability to accommodate collaboration across global time zones.
• Experience with Workday is a plus.

What We'll Give You – Competitive Pay and Bonuses

We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.

• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community‑based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.

#LI‑AJ1 $154,700.00 - $208,800.00

The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in: Goleta, California Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands.

We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.

More than Just a Footwear Company

From our corporate offices to our global retail stores, there’s a curious, independent spirit that’s distinctively Deckers Brands. We’re about giving people the freedom to pursue their passions. And we’re committed to helping them succeed; to become their best selves.

That’s why we’re about more than work, the 9 to 5 or daily grind. We’re about opportunity - opportunity to create, to grow and to have an impact.

As we work to become better at everything we do, how we better the world matters, too. Our products and brands are loved, no doubt about it. But the difference we make in people’s lives begins with our people, right here at Deckers Brands.

We’re adventurous, spirited, unafraid of new challenges and willing to take chances. We are always ready to rally around a cause. Put simply, we want all of our people to thrive - to reach their full potential and have fun while doing it. Because in the end, Deckers thrives when our people thrive.