Global Benefits Director: Strategy, Compliance & Innovation

Athene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 215,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Apollo Global Management, Inc. in New York seeks a strategic Benefits Director to lead the design, execution, and evolution of a global benefits program across geographies. You will shape health, retirement, wellness, and family-building programs while ensuring compliance and strong vendor governance.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, manage benefits communications, and drive innovation using AI and digital solutions to enhance the employee experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in benefits.
• Proven experience managing global benefits programs.
• Advanced knowledge of HRIS platforms, preferably Workday.
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives and drive innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design benefits programs aligned to 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.
• Oversee health, retirement, wellness, and family-building programs.
• Manage ongoing partner/vendor relationships.
• Oversee benefits communications, including education and engagement campaigns.
• Drive innovation through AI tools and digital solutions for employee experience.
• Oversee Open Enrollment and benefits administration in HRIS (Workday).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international benefits regulations.
• Manage retirement program governance including 401(k) audits and reporting.

Tools

Workday

Job description

Apollo Global Management, Inc. in New York seeks a strategic Benefits Director to lead the design, execution, and evolution of a global benefits program across geographies. You will shape health, retirement, wellness, and family-building programs while ensuring compliance and strong vendor governance.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, manage benefits communications, and drive innovation using AI and digital solutions to enhance the employee experience.