Global Benefits Strategy Lead — Remote

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 155,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Total rewards redesign

Wellness initiatives support

Mentorship and development

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director, Global Benefits to lead the global health and welfare strategy for a growing international footprint in the Enterprise Technology space. This role partners with senior finance and HR leaders to balance employee experience, cost discipline, and regulatory compliance.

Remote-first with a comprehensive compensation package. You will drive vendor relationships, budgeting, open enrollment, and regional plan design as the company expands its footprint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of progressive leadership in global benefits or HR.
• Deep expertise in U.S. benefits compliance (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA).
• Analytical and financial acumen for budgeting and data analysis.
• Proven experience negotiating vendor contracts and RFPs.
• Strong leadership with mentoring and operational excellence.
• Exceptional communication for influencing cross-functional leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead global benefits strategy and long-term roadmap for health and welfare programs.
• Direct vendor and consultant relationships, including RFPs and contract negotiations.
• Partner with Finance to manage benefits budgets and forecast expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with global regulations and country-specific standards.
• Oversee the annual open enrollment process and manage plan design modifications.
• Design localized benefits frameworks for new geographic regions as the organization expands.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of benefits professionals.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budget forecasting

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Director, Global Benefits to lead the global health and welfare strategy for a growing international footprint in the Enterprise Technology space. This role partners with senior finance and HR leaders to balance employee experience, cost discipline, and regulatory compliance.

Remote-first with a comprehensive compensation package. You will drive vendor relationships, budgeting, open enrollment, and regional plan design as the company expands its footprint.