Director of Global Benefits

Workiva Inc.•Remote - IA, IA

1d•$154,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Workiva is at a pivotal moment. With $1B+ in revenue and a dynamic global team, we are designing our Total Rewards infrastructure to match our scale. We are looking for a Director of Global Benefits to act as the architect of our health, wellness, and retirement programs worldwide. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Total Rewards, you will be a key member of the People & Culture leadership team. You won't just manage plans; you will define the Workiva benefits philosophy, ensuring our benefits are a competitive advantage that reflects our commitment to employee wellbeing.

Requirements

10+ years in Total Rewards/Benefits, with at least 5 years in a people manager leadership role within a global, public company (SaaS experience preferred).
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, or a related field.
Advanced knowledge of global benefit regulations and significant experience with Workday or similar enterprise HCM systems.
Exceptional ability to influence without authority and build strong partnerships across Finance, Legal, and regional People & Culture teams.

Nice To Haves

You don't just look at next year’s renewal; you look at the 3-year trend. You understand how benefits impact the P&L and employee retention.
You have deep experience navigating the statutory complexities of the Americas, Europe and APAC while maintaining a cohesive global identity.
You have a proven track record of managing senior-level individual contributors and helping them "level up" their own strategic thinking.
You can take complex actuarial data and turn it into a compelling narrative for the executive team.

Responsibilities

Design and implement a multi-year global benefits roadmap that aligns with our corporate culture and financial objectives.
Act as a strategic advisor to regional HR leaders and Executive stakeholders, providing data-driven insights into benefit trends and cost-mitigation strategies.
Lead and develop a high-performing team (currently including an American benefits manager and a benefits analyst.), fostering a culture of professional growth and operational excellence.
Direct the global benefits budget, leading high-stakes negotiations with brokers and carriers to optimize our "spend-to-value" ratio.
Drive the evolution of our benefits technology stack (Workday) and wellness offerings, ensuring they meet the needs of a diverse global workforce.