Senior Director, Benefits

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global portfolio ownership

Executive collaboration

Strategic leadership role

Professional development

Dynamic regulatory landscape

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Director, Benefits to own the global benefits vision and multi-year strategy for a complex international portfolio. This senior leader partners with executive leadership to align programs with business objectives, market trends, compliance, and employee needs in a remote, enterprise-wide setting.

The role emphasizes governance, financial stewardship, and organizational change, with responsibilities across leave, accommodations, vendor negotiations, and cost planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in HR, Business, or related field.
• 15+ years in progressive HR roles, including 12+ years in global benefits strategy.
• Proven experience advising executives and leading complex vendor negotiations.
• Deep expertise in global health, welfare, leave, retirement, and accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the global vision and multi-year strategy for the benefits portfolio.
• Translate corporate strategy into global benefits objectives and policies.
• Lead the global benefits team, setting priorities and ensuring execution accountability.
• Advise executive leadership on market trends and program risks.
• Manage global benefits financial strategy and long-range cost planning.
• Define governance and compliance frameworks for global benefits programs.
• Set strategic direction for leave and accommodations to ensure compliance and equity.

Skills

Executive communication

Vendor negotiations

Financial acumen

Change management

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Director, Benefits to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This senior leader will own the global benefits vision and multi-year strategy for a complex, international portfolio. The role partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align benefits programs with business objectives, market trends, compliance requirements, and employee needs. It is a highly strategic position focused on program governance, financial stewardship, and organizational change across the enterprise.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $160,000 – $200,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the global vision and multi-year strategy for the benefits portfolio
• Translate corporate strategy into global benefits objectives and policies
• Lead the global benefits team, setting priorities and ensuring execution accountability
• Advise executive leadership on market trends and program risks
• Manage global benefits financial strategy and long-range cost planning
• Define governance and compliance frameworks for global benefits programs
• Set strategic direction for leave and accommodations to ensure compliance and equity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 15+ years in progressive HR roles, including 12+ years in global benefits strategy and management
• Proven track record advising executives and leading complex vendor negotiations
• Deep expertise in global benefits including health and welfare, leave, retirement, and accommodations
• Strong financial acumen with experience in cost planning and program value evaluation
• Exceptional executive-level communication and influence skills
• Ability to drive organizational change in complex global programs

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape and influence a global benefits portfolio
• Engagement with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
• Challenging role that involves strategic decision-making and organizational transformation
• Professional development in a high-impact leadership position
• Work in a dynamic environment adapting to changes in benefits regulations and market trends

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.