Global Benefits Director: Strategy, Design & Governance

PHINIA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PHINIA is seeking a Director of Global Benefits to design, implement, and govern our worldwide benefits programs. You will align offerings with talent and business strategy across Americas, Europe, Middle East and APAC, ensuring cost-effectiveness, compliance, and competitiveness.

In this senior leadership role, you will manage vendor relationships, lead global renewal negotiations, and drive automation and analytics to improve employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in benefits or total rewards, including global program management, and 5+ years as manager of people.
• Experience with M&A integrations and global expansion initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of global benefits practices, regulations, and market trends.
• Experience managing multi-country benefits programs in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Strong leadership, vendor management, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrate global mindset by identifying opportunities and fostering alignment across teams, regions, and functions.
• Lead through change and ambiguity with resilience, adaptability, and a solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global benefits strategy aligned with organizational goals and Total Rewards philosophy.
• Lead the design, enhancement, and harmonization of benefits programs across regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC).
• Ensure programs remain competitive through ongoing benchmarking and market analysis.
• Partner with senior leadership to evaluate and evolve benefits offerings to support talent attraction and retention.
• Define and lead the global benefits AI and digital enablement strategy, aligning with enterprise HR technology and data strategies.
• Partner with HR, HRIS, IT, and external vendors to drive automation, system integration, and process modernization with respect to benefits, globally.
• Support the administration of global health, welfare, well-being, retirement, and leave programs.
• Manage vendor relationships including brokers, insurers, third-party administrators, and consultants.
• Lead global renewal process, including negotiations, cost analysis, and plan optimization.
• Ensure seamless implementation of new programs, mergers, acquisitions, or market expansions.
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international laws and regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, GDPR, country-specific requirements).
• Monitor legislative changes and assess impact on benefits programs.
• Develop, review and maintain the governance model and controls for global benefits practices.
• Manage activities associated with the Company’s Employee Benefits Committee.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication

Global mindset

Change management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

People management

Influencing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or MBA

Job description

PHINIA is seeking a Director of Global Benefits to design, implement, and govern our worldwide benefits programs. You will align offerings with talent and business strategy across Americas, Europe, Middle East and APAC, ensuring cost-effectiveness, compliance, and competitiveness.

In this senior leadership role, you will manage vendor relationships, lead global renewal negotiations, and drive automation and analytics to improve employee experience.