Director, Global Benefits
PHINIA•Auburn Hills, MI
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Director of Global Benefits is a forward-thinking leader responsible for the design, strategy, implementation, and governance of the company’s global benefits programs. This role ensures that benefit offerings are competitive, cost-effective, compliant, and aligned with the company’s overall talent and business strategy across multiple countries and regions. This role will analyze current systems and processes and implement innovative and cost-effective solutions to increase organizational effectiveness. This position reports to the Vice President of Total Rewards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or related field
- 12+ years of progressive experience in benefits or total rewards, including global program management
- 5+ years as manager of people
- Experience with M&A integrations and global expansion initiatives
- Deep knowledge of global benefits practices, regulations, and market trends
- Experience managing multi-country benefits programs in a complex, matrixed organization
- Strong leadership, vendor management, and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proven ability to influence leaders and manage complex stakeholder environments
- Demonstrate global mindset by identifying opportunities and fostering alignment across teams, regions, and functions
- Lead through change and ambiguity with resilience, adaptability, and a solutions-oriented approach
- Demonstrate agility and flexibility in balancing changing business and people priorities
- Drive collaboration and customer focus while promoting positivity, accountability, and team engagement
- Champion continuous improvement and growth mindset by embracing new ideas, innovation, and evolving business needs
Nice To Haves
- Master's or MBA preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive global benefits strategy aligned with organizational goals and Total Rewards philosophy
- Lead the design, enhancement, and harmonization of benefits programs across regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC)
- Ensure programs remain competitive through ongoing benchmarking and market analysis
- Partner with senior leadership to evaluate and evolve benefits offerings to support talent attraction and retention
- Define and lead the global benefits AI and digital enablement strategy, aligning with enterprise HR technology and data strategies
- Partner with HR, HRIS, IT, and external vendors to drive automation, system integration, and process modernization with respect to benefits, globally
- Support the administration of global health, welfare, well-being, retirement, and leave programs
- Manage vendor relationships including brokers, insurers, third-party administrators, and consultants
- Lead global renewal process, including negotiations, cost analysis, and plan optimization
- Ensure seamless implementation of new programs, mergers, acquisitions, or market expansions
- Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international laws and regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, GDPR, country-specific requirements)
- Monitor legislative changes and assess impact on benefits programs
- Develop, review and maintain the governance model and controls for global benefits practices
- Manage activities associated with the Company’s Employee Benefits Committee
- Develop and manage global benefits budgets and forecasts in partnership with HR and Finance partners
- Analyze program performance, utilization, and cost trends to identify efficiencies
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership
- Drive cost-containment strategies while maintaining competitive offerings
- Lead the development of clear, effective global benefits communication strategies
- Enhance employee understanding and engagement with benefits programs
- Partner with HR Business Partners and regional teams to tailor and evolve benefits messaging locally
- Support well-being initiatives and employee experience strategies
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global benefits team
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and strategic direction
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, Finance, Legal, and Payroll
Benefits
- health and well-being resources
- family-centric policies
- agile workplace program
- formal development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
