Global Benefits & Leaves Program Leader

Vertex Companies; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with immediate matching

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health and dental plans

Life Insurance and Disability coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a Global Benefits & Leaves Manager to lead day-to-day administration of worldwide benefit and leave programs. This role collaborates with HR, Payroll, Finance, brokers, and vendors to ensure compliant, high-quality employee experiences across regions.

You will drive annual enrollment, partner on benefits strategy, analyze costs and utilization, and deliver dashboards to support Total Rewards leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience managing health and welfare programs across multiple countries.
• Experience with HRIS platforms; Workday preferred.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills; able to translate insights into actions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global benefits and leaves programs, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.
• Partner with Total Rewards to implement strategies and provide insights.
• Manage vendor relationships, renewals, and cost modeling.
• Lead annual open enrollment and Workday configuration testing.
• Develop reports and dashboards to inform leadership decisions.

Skills

Power Query

Analytical skills

Communication skills

HRIS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

8 years' related experience without degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Vertex is seeking a Global Benefits & Leaves Manager to lead day-to-day administration of worldwide benefit and leave programs. This role collaborates with HR, Payroll, Finance, brokers, and vendors to ensure compliant, high-quality employee experiences across regions.

You will drive annual enrollment, partner on benefits strategy, analyze costs and utilization, and deliver dashboards to support Total Rewards leadership decisions.