AMR Regional Benefits Lead

Apple•Cupertino, CA

About The Position

This role serves as the Regional Leader of the Benefits team, ultimately responsible for the health, savings, and leave programs for the Region. You will lead a team of country-level experts to ensure our benefits meet the evolving needs of our employees and the strategic goals of Apple. This role requires a sophisticated balance of regional benefits expertise, transformational leadership, executive stakeholder management, and a sharp eye for operational excellence.

Requirements

15+ years of in-depth expertise and leadership in a senior regional benefit program design, implementation, and strategy role in the Americas, within a matrixed multinational environment.
Proven leadership skills demonstrated through complex problem-solving, effective process evaluation, and the delivery of high-quality, strategic work, including direct experience leading and developing a team of benefits professionals.
Deep expertise in health & welfare plan design and qualified retirement plan administration.
Strong command of federal and state regulatory landscape (ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ACA).
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders and encouraging innovation.
Demonstrated experience managing third-party benefit providers and vendor relationships across the Americas markets, including contract negotiation, performance management, and day-to-day partnership oversight.
Proven ability to oversee end-to-end benefit program operations — from plan design and implementation through ongoing administration — across multiple countries with varying regulatory and cultural requirements.
Proven experience coaching, mentoring, and advising to help the team grow and develop in line with business and personal goals.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience or equivalent.
Strong consultative skills and ability to develop strong relationships quickly — a well-respected, trusted partner whom others want to work with.
Excellent analytical skills — comfortable using data to drive decisions and demonstrate ROI.
Proficiency in HRIS platforms (Workday preferred) and benefits administration systems.
Adaptability: Global mindset with a proven ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly, and demonstrate resilience in a fast-paced environment with fluid deadlines.
Collaboration: Strong team orientation with a flexible attitude; capable of diving into the operational details while maintaining a broad, strategic view.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of country-level experts to ensure benefits meet evolving employee needs and strategic goals.
Oversee end-to-end benefit program operations across multiple countries with varying regulatory and cultural requirements.
Manage third-party benefit providers and vendor relationships across the Americas markets, including contract negotiation, performance management, and day-to-day partnership oversight.
Coach, mentor, and advise the team to help them grow and develop in line with business and personal goals.