Global Benefits Director

Enterprise Mobility•Clayton, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Benefits Director leads the strategy, design, governance, administration, and compliance of global health and welfare benefit programs. The role partners with senior leadership to keep total rewards offerings competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational financial and talent objectives. It also oversees vendor relationships and negotiations, using data, forecasting, actuarial analysis, and market trends to inform long-term strategy while accounting for regional and cultural considerations. The position is based at Enterprise Mobility’s corporate headquarters in Clayton, Missouri, and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The company offers market-competitive pay, comprehensive healthcare packages, 401(k) matching and profit sharing, schedule flexibility, paid time off, and organizational growth potential. Compensation decisions depend on factors including experience, education, location, and skill level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
At least 10 years of corporate benefits management experience.
At least 5 years of global or multinational benefits management experience.
Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate long-term global health and welfare benefits strategy across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific using metrics, benchmarking, and feedback.
Advise regional HR partners and senior leadership on benefits philosophy, market competitiveness, cost management, risk, and employee impact.
Manage, develop, and coach an international benefits team, fostering continuous improvement and accountability.
Establish and maintain a global benefits governance framework covering risk controls, audits, plan documentation, regulatory filings, and data privacy.
Monitor market trends, legislation, and regulatory changes to help ensure benefit plans comply with local laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
Lead benefits due diligence and integration for mergers and acquisitions to support compliance and continuity of coverage.
Oversee global benefits financial governance and contribute to the benefits budget, including fiduciary risk, reserve analyses, funding strategies, cost modeling, and claims assessments.
Manage international broker, insurance carrier, and consultant relationships and performance using KPIs, utilization metrics, benchmarking, employee feedback, cost trends, and market intelligence.
Lead benefits plan RFPs, annual renewal negotiations, competitive pricing strategies, and review and negotiation of vendor and insurance contract terms and renewals.
Collaborate with HR, Risk Management, Payroll, Communications, and other internal departments to deliver integrated programs and clear benefits communications and education.
Optimize and evolve benefits technology platforms to strengthen integrations, streamline administration, and enhance self-service capabilities.
Demonstrate the listed competencies: executing, ethics and values, building relationships, decision making, forward-thinking, leading and inspiring people, managing and developing people, persuading and influencing, and resilience.