Global Benefits Director: Strategy, Compliance & Innovation

Apollo Global Management, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 215,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Global Management, Inc. seeks a Benefits Director to lead design, execution, and evolution of a global benefits program supporting employees across geographies.

You will drive strategy, governance, and vendor management to deliver competitive programs that align with business goals and workforce needs. You will partner with senior leaders, oversee open enrollment, ensure compliance, and advance digital solutions to enhance the employee experience across regions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in benefits.
• Strong knowledge of global benefits programs and governance.
• Experience leading M&A integrations and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Design benefits programs aligned to the High Performance Wellbeing strategy across physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Develop and execute global benefits strategy across multiple countries.
• Partner with senior leadership to present plan design recommendations, renewals, and governance updates.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across regions.
• Lead benefits due diligence and integration efforts for M&A activity, including harmonization.
• Design and implement health, retirement, wellness, and family-building programs.
• Manage ongoing partner/vendor relationships and communications.
• Oversee benefits communications, education, and leadership presentations.
• Drive AI and digital solutions to enhance employee experience.
• Oversee Open Enrollment and benefits administration in HRIS (Workday).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international benefits regulations.
• Manage retirement governance including 401(k) audits and reporting.
• Administer leave of absence programs and escalate complex cases.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Global benefits

Governance

Workday

Tools

Workday

Job description

Apollo Global Management, Inc. seeks a Benefits Director to lead design, execution, and evolution of a global benefits program supporting employees across geographies.

You will drive strategy, governance, and vendor management to deliver competitive programs that align with business goals and workforce needs. You will partner with senior leaders, oversee open enrollment, ensure compliance, and advance digital solutions to enhance the employee experience across regions.