Director of Global Benefits

Okta; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home opportunities

Health + Wellness

Financial Benefits

Pay + Incentives

Time Off

Resources

Job summary

Okta is seeking a Director of Global Benefits to architect and lead our benefits strategy across health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs globally. You will manage a high-performing team and partner with HR leadership to scale programs across NA, EMEA, and APAC, ensuring compliant governance and cost-effective design.

You will leverage data-driven insights and market benchmarks to deliver competitive offerings, work closely with Finance on budgeting and cost modeling, and oversee

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR/Total Rewards experience with at least 5+ years leading global benefits strategy in a high-growth SaaS/tech environment.
• Deep knowledge of US health & welfare, 401(k) fiduciary governance, self-funded plans across EMEA and APAC.
• Experience leveraging HRIS tools and AI-driven benefits technologies to automate workflows.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with Payroll, Legal, and Systems teams to ensure seamless execution and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year global benefits roadmap aligned with business objectives across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
• Lead benefits due diligence and integration for mergers and acquisitions, and architect local benefit packages for new markets.
• Oversee annual open enrollment and system integrations (e.g., Workday) to ensure a frictionless employee experience.
• Partner with Finance on long-term cost modeling, quarterly forecasting, and budget projections for sustainable benefit expenditure.
• Establish KPIs and utilization metrics to measure plan health, engagement, and ROI.

Skills

Global Benefits

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Data-Driven Insights

Tools

Workday

Benefits Administration Platforms

Job description

• As the Director, Global Benefits, you will be the strategic architect and operational leader of our global health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs
• Reporting directly to the VP of Total Rewards, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for designing, evaluating, and executing benefit strategies that reflect our culture, support diverse employee needs, and scale across global markets
• You will combine data-driven insights, deep market benchmark awareness, and human-centered design to deliver a benefits package that stands out in the competitive tech landscape
• Global Benefits Strategy: Define and execute a multi-year global benefits roadmap aligned with business objectives, financial parameters, and market trends across North America, EMEA, and APAC
• Executive & Finance Advisory: Serve as the subject matter expert to HR leadership and Executives on global benefit trends, cost strategies, and strategic investments
• Partner & Broker Relations: Manage relationships with global brokers, TPAs, carriers, and vendors to ensure maximum ROI, top-tier service delivery, and competitive renewal pricing
• Benefits Operations & Tech Stack: Oversee annual open enrollment, system integrations (e.g., Workday), and day-to-day administration to ensure a frictionless employee experience
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure strict adherence to global labor laws and regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, and local statutory requirements in international jurisdictions
• Fiduciary Governance: Lead the 401(k) Investment Committee and Global Benefits Committee to oversee plan administration, plan audits, investment options, and fiduciary risk management
• M&A & Global Expansion: Lead benefits due diligence and integration for mergers and acquisitions, and architect local benefit packages when entering new global markets
• KPIs & Metrics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and utilization metrics to measure plan health, employee engagement, and program ROI
• Financial Analysis & Strategic Planning
• Finance Collaboration: Partner closely with the Finance and FP&A teams on long-term cost modeling, quarterly forecasting, and budget projections to ensure sustainable benefit expenditure
• Cost Optimization & ROI: Conduct rigorous financial analyses to evaluate plan performance, claims data, and self-insurance funding strategies to optimize spend without compromising plan quality
• Program Strategy & Execution: Design and manage core mental health resources, family-building/fertility programs, gender-affirming care, and flexible wellness stipends to support overall employee health and well-being
• Data-Driven Insights: Analyze utilization metrics, claim trends, and employee feedback to continuously refine benefits offerings and measure program effectiveness
• Communications & Education: Partner with People Communications to build intuitive, clear, and engaging benefits education that helps employees navigate their Total Rewards
• Build & Scale: Inspire, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of benefits professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous growth

Benefits

• Work from home opportunities
• Health + Wellness
• Financial Benefits
• Pay + Incentives
• Time Off
• Everyday Living
• Resources

• Global Knowledge: Deep expertise in US health & welfare, 401(k) fiduciary governance, self-funded plans, as well as statutory and supplemental benefit structures across EMEA and APAC
• Collaborative Leadership: A track record of building human-centered programs and leading teams with empathy, clear communication, and strategic focus
• Proven Expertise: 10+ years of progressive HR/Total Rewards experience with at least 5+ years leading global benefits strategy in a high-growth SaaS, tech, or enterprise environment
• Financial & Analytical Rigor: Deep financial acumen with hands-on experience performing quantitative financial analyses, running scenario projections alongside Finance, and managing multi-million-dollar global budgets
• Tech-Forward Mindset: Experience leveraging HRIS tools (Workday, BenAdmin platforms) and AI-driven benefits technologies to automate workflows and elevate the employee experience
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven track record of working closely with Payroll, Legal, and Systems teams to ensure seamless execution and compliance
• Broker & Partnership Management: Proven track record of managing and maximizing top-tier global broker partnerships, leading annual marketing efforts, RFP processes, and plan negotiations