Global Benefits Manager

Sage Publishing; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sage Publishing seeks a Global Benefits Manager to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our global benefits programs. You will partner with P&C, Finance, brokers, and leaders to ensure competitive, compliant offerings that support health, wellbeing, and employee experience across regions.

You will drive strategy for the US, UK, India, and APAC, oversee end-to-end administration, governance, analytics, and system enhancements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing global benefits programs across multiple regions.
• CEBS or similar certification preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead global benefits strategy across US, UK, India, and APAC.
• Oversee end-to-end administration of global programs and renewals.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and local regulations.
• Develop dashboards to monitor utilization and costs.
• Negotiate with brokers and vendors for design and pricing.
• Collaborate with P&C, Finance, Legal, and external advisors.

Skills

Global benefits management

Cross-regional strategy

Vendor management

Data analytics

Communication

HRIS systems

Education

CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) or similar certification

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

The strategic and execution-focused Global Benefits Manager leads the design, implementation, and optimization of our global benefits programs. As part of a forward-thinking People & Culture (P&C) team, ensuring our benefits offerings are competitive, compliant, and aligned with employee needs across all regions. This role is central to shaping how Sage supports the health, wellbeing, and overall employee experience of its global workforce. It partners closely with P&C, Finance, brokers, and business leaders to drive a modern, scalable, and data-driven global benefits strategy.

Your New Role:

Global Benefits Strategy & Design

• Lead the design and evolution of Sage's global benefits strategy across the US, UK, India, and APAC, including health, retirement, wellbeing, and leave programs

• Establish global guiding principles and minimum standards while allowing for local market customization

• Continuously assess market trends and employee needs to enhance program competitiveness and relevance

• Drive harmonization and scalability of benefits offerings where appropriate

Benefits Program Management

• Oversee end-to-end administration of global benefits programs, including annual renewals, enrollments, and ongoing operations

• Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate plan design, pricing, and service delivery performance

• Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities while maintaining strong employee value

• Ensure effective communication and employee understanding of benefits offerings

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all benefits programs comply with local regulations, tax requirements, and data privacy laws (including GDPR and regional equivalents)

• Maintain governance frameworks for global benefits, including policies, documentation, and audit readiness

• Partner with Legal, Finance, and external advisors on regulatory changes and risk mitigation

Analytics & Insights

• Develop and maintain benefits dashboards and reporting to provide insights into utilization, cost trends, and program effectiveness

• Conduct regular benchmarking using market data (e.g., Mercer, WTW) to ensure competitiveness

• Analyze employee feedback and participation data to inform program enhancements

• Support DEI-aligned benefits analysis to ensure equitable access and outcomes

Systems & Technology

• Administer and optimize benefits modules within HRIS platforms, ensuring data accuracy and seamless employee experience

• Support implementation and enhancement of global benefits technology solutions

• Partner with People Technology teams to automate processes and improve reporting capabilities

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Serve as the global subject matter expert for benefits across P&C and the business

• Manage relationships with global and regional brokers, insurers, and third-party vendors

• Partner with Finance on benefits budgeting, forecasting, and cost modeling

• Lead vendor negotiations and renewal strategies to drive value and performance

Can you be our next Global Benefits Manager?

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience managing global benefits programs across multiple regions

• Deep understanding of health, retirement, wellbeing, and leave program design

• Strong knowledge of global benefits compliance and regulatory environments

• Experience working with benefits brokers and vendors on plan design and renewals

• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

• Proficiency in HRIS platforms and benefits administration systems

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences

• Ability to operate effectively in a global, remote environment

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with global benefits strategy development and harmonization efforts

• Familiarity with benefits benchmarking tools (e.g., Mercer, Willis Towers Watson)

• Exposure to global mobility and expatriate benefits is a plus

• Experience supporting People Technology transformations

Qualifications:

• CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) or similar certification preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience

If you have a disability and you need any support during the application process, please contact All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Package:

Compensation at Sage is influenced by several factors, including but not limited to skill set, nature and level of experience, qualifications, and other relevant considerations. Please note that the compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses or benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and additional aspects of the compensation/benefits package for this position during the hiring process. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

• In addition to compensation, Sage offers a highly competitive and comprehensive PPO medical, dental, and vision care benefits package with SAGE covering most of the premium costs.
• Unique program benefits that support a healthy life, a company-sponsored anniversary trip every 5 years, a 401(k)-matching program of 100% up to 5% of pay, and other significant meaningful benefits.
• In alignment with our value for education, Sage offers financial support for bachelor's and graduate-level degree programs as well as learning for personal interest.

Sage offers freedom and autonomy in your day-to-day with hybrid or remote work, depending on the role.

Join the nearly 2,000 Sage employees worldwide who deliver products and services that serve to fulfill our noble goal of education and dissemination of knowledge globally. We'd love to meet you!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of a vibrant culture. We want Sage to be an organization where the most talented staff and high-potential staff are recruited, have the opportunity to grow, and want to work. We strive to achieve a better representation of diverse talent at all levels, including leadership, across our workforce.