Global Benefits Director

Inizio•Yardley, PA

21h•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Global Benefits Director to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of our benefits programs, with a strong focus on the U.S. and key markets including the UK and Ireland. This role requires a thoughtful, planful, and commercially minded leader who is both strategic and hands-on — a strong project and stakeholder manager who can build and execute a cohesive benefits strategy while driving cost discipline and operational rigor. This individual will be entrepreneurial and proactive, able to operate at pace, take ownership, and drive both strategy and execution in a fast-moving environment. The role partners closely with HR, Finance, and senior leadership to ensure benefits programs are aligned with business objectives, cost targets, and talent strategy.

Requirements

15 years of experience in benefits / total rewards, with deep U.S. health and welfare expertise
Experience within a large professional services organization
Working knowledge of UK and Ireland benefits (pensions, medical, regulatory requirements) with the willingness to deepen expertise
Proven experience managing complex, global programs and vendor relationships
Strong financial acumen (cost modeling, budgeting, forecasting)
Experience in a fast-paced, high-change environment (private equity experience preferred)
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field required
Thoughtful and planful — able to build structured, forward-looking strategies
Entrepreneurial and proactive — takes initiative and drives progress
Strong project and stakeholder manager — drives alignment and execution across functions
Hands-on and execution-focused — comfortable operating as a working manager
Commercially minded — understands cost, risk, and business impact
Collaborative and influential — builds trust and credibility with stakeholders
Strong communicator — able to distill complexity into clear, executive-ready insights
Detail-oriented with a strong control mindset

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
CEBS certification preferred
SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP certification preferred
Other relevant benefits or compensation certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of a global benefits strategy, with primary ownership of U.S. health and welfare programs
Ensure benefits programs are aligned with cost targets, market positioning, and overall Total Rewards strategy
Design and optimize benefits across the U.S., UK, and Ireland (medical, pension, and risk benefits)
Own U.S. health and welfare programs, including medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and disability
Drive plan design, vendor strategy, and cost management initiatives
Lead renewals, RFPs, and vendor management to optimize performance and cost outcomes
Ensure compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements (ACA, ERISA, etc.)
Oversee pensions, medical (where applicable), and insured benefits in the UK & Ireland
Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements (e.g., UK pensions, auto-enrolment, Irish frameworks)
Support harmonization and optimization across markets
Partner with Finance to manage budgets, forecasts, and cost reduction initiatives
Develop and validate cost models, savings opportunities, and ROI
Establish governance, reporting, and KPIs to monitor performance and drive accountability
Lead implementation of plan changes, vendor transitions, and new programs
Ensure accurate and timely execution in partnership with Payroll and Technology
Drive process improvements and identify opportunities to reduce manual effort
Identify and manage financial, operational, and compliance risks across benefits programs
Establish strong controls across systems, vendors, and processes to ensure data integrity and accuracy
Partner with senior stakeholders (HR, Finance, and Business Leaders) to align strategy and decisions
Lead communication strategies to improve employee understanding and engagement
Navigate complex and sensitive decisions with clarity and influence
Lead and develop a lean team supporting U.S., UK, and Ireland benefits
Define a clear operating model, ensuring work is performed at the appropriate level across the team and shared services
Partner with People Services to ensure effective employee support and issue resolution