Global Benefits Manager
About The Position
DigitalOcean is seeking a passionate, strategic, and experienced Global Benefits Manager to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of their global benefits, wellness, and leave programs. This role reports to the Head of Total Rewards and is responsible for ensuring employees worldwide have access to competitive, compliant, and meaningful benefits that support their holistic well-being and enhance the overall employee experience. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in global benefits and leave administration, thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, and help scale programs that reflect company values and support a diverse, global workforce.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive benefits experience within global, fast-scaling, publicly traded tech companies, with specific expertise across the US, Canada, Europe, India, and Pakistan
- Proven ability to manage multi-million dollar benefits budgets, evaluate medical funding arrangements (including transitioning from fully insured to self-funded models), and execute cost-containment strategies without sacrificing employee experience
- Expert command of Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, complex logic formulas, xlookup/vlookup, data modeling) with an uncompromising commitment to data integrity
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to listen actively to diverse employee needs and translate complex plan mechanics into clear, empathetic narratives
- A self-starting approach with a natural appetite for process efficiency, automation, and leaving programs better than you found them
Nice To Haves
- Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation (or progress toward it)
- Hands-on experience with Workday Benefits
Responsibilities
- Evolve and execute DO’s global benefits strategy to provide market-competitive offerings (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Retirement, Perks, and Wellness) that attract and retain top talent
- Perform regular utilization and cost analyses to proactively manage healthcare spend and ensure optimal fiscal discipline; build predictive financial benefits models to provide data-guided recommendations to leadership during annual budgeting cycles
- Partner with international brokers and vendors to negotiate competitive renewals, establish strong service level agreements, stay ahead of emerging global trends, and maintain high compliance standards
- Optimize global leave of absence and accommodation management by automating workflows and partnering with third-party administrators to navigate complex local leave laws seamlessly
- Lead global open enrollment strategies and communication campaigns to maximize plan literacy, deliver seamless sign-up experiences, and drive high employee engagement
- Collaborate with Legal, Payroll, and Finance teams to maintain rigorous compliance with evolving international labor laws, and statutory benefits, and reporting requirements
Benefits
- Competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy
- Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
- Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses
- Bonus in addition to base salary
- Equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire
- Option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
