Director, Global Wellbeing

Deckers • Goleta, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Global Wellbeing provides strategic leadership and enterprise-wide oversight for programs and experiences that support employee wellbeing around the world. The role leads a global team and develops an inclusive, sustainable wellbeing strategy aligned with employee needs, local market practices, Deckers culture, and business and talent priorities. As a senior strategic partner and subject matter expert to the People & Experience team and the broader organization, the Director uses data, analytics, employee feedback, and emerging trends to shape wellbeing decisions and the employee experience.

Working across People & Experience, Talent, Finance, and business teams, the Director translates workforce insights into recommendations that enhance employee experience, optimize investments, and support organizational performance. The position leads a global wellbeing team of five, including the Sr. Manager, NA Benefits and Sr. Wellbeing Analyst, and reports to the Sr. Director, Total Rewards. The role is hybrid in Goleta, California, typically in the office Tuesday through Thursday, or remote for applicants residing in an approved state: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, or Washington.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of HR or equivalent experience, including 5+ years leading people or programs.
• Knowledge of global wellbeing principles, best practices, legislation, and local market practices, with the ability to align programs with company culture and long-term business objectives.
• Experience in a dynamic, global, matrixed organization and ability to collaborate across countries, cultures, functions, and time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to lead global, cross-functional teams, complex transformation initiatives, and change management efforts.
• Strong enterprise-level program and vendor management experience.
• Strong financial, analytical, auditing, and data management skills, including the ability to evaluate program effectiveness and translate insights into improvements.
• Strategic and objective thinking, executive-level leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, strong written and verbal communication, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a global team.
• Flexibility and time-management skills, including ability to accommodate collaboration across global time zones.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification such as CEBS, SHRM-SCP, CCP, or a comparable credential.
• Experience with Workday.

Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and drive the global wellbeing strategy and guiding principles, integrating them with Deckers culture and business and talent strategies.
• Design inclusive, relevant, and sustainable wellbeing experiences informed by employee needs, local market practices, and business priorities.
• Identify opportunities to address workplace stress, work-life balance, and barriers to employee productivity and performance.
• Lead enterprise-wide benchmarking and analytics to evaluate wellbeing programs, monitor effectiveness and costs, and identify opportunities to optimize investments.
• Establish measurable wellbeing objectives and assess their impact on employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop and manage global wellbeing budgets, forecasts, and multi-year cost projections in partnership with Finance.
• Direct and optimize vendor relationships and contracts, focusing on process efficiency, service quality, cost, and compliance.
• Explore emerging wellbeing trends and innovative solutions that expand employee choice and create personalized experiences.
• Use advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and AI-enabled tools to identify workforce needs, opportunities, and risks, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Partner with People & Experience, Talent, and business leaders to integrate wellbeing into the employee experience, workplace practices, and organizational culture.
• Advise senior leaders, managers, and employees, including leading resolution of highly escalated wellbeing concerns.
• Lead global communications and change management initiatives that strengthen employee understanding of and engagement with benefits and wellbeing programs.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing global wellbeing team and succession pipelines while championing diverse perspectives and effective collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation programs and bonuses.
• Financial planning and wellbeing plans to protect income, pay expenses, and invest in the future.
• Time-away plans supporting family needs, health, and recharging.
• Employee discounts and community-based programs.
• Personal and professional development opportunities and support.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director