Senior Director, Global Benefits & Rewards

Open Text Inc. • Addison, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

OpenText is seeking a strategic and transformational leader to oversee the global strategy, governance, and optimization of our benefits and retirement programs. Partnering with regional rewards leaders across 40+ countries, this role ensures programs are competitive, compliant, financially sustainable, and aligned with our business strategy and commitment to employee well-being. Reporting within the Total Rewards function, this leader will also oversee the Americas Benefits team and drive key initiatives including M&A due diligence and integration, benefits modernization, and employee experience enhancements.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in benefits, total rewards, or a related HR discipline.
• 5+ years leading global benefits programs and teams in a multinational organization.
• Deep expertise in U.S. health and welfare plans, self-insured programs, and retirement plan governance.
• Experience with M&A due diligence, integration, and organizational transformation.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Knowledge of benefits governance, compliance, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to influence senior executives and drive strategic decisions in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Willingness to work in-office 5 days/week.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting a global technology or enterprise software workforce.
• Knowledge of global benefits trends and best practices.
• Experience with benefits technology, HRIS platforms, and data analytics.
• Professional certifications such as CEBS, CCP, CBP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute OpenText's global benefits and retirement strategy.
• Lead the Americas Benefits team, including oversight of U.S. health and welfare programs and retirement plans.
• Drive the evolution of health, wellness, retirement, leave, and financial well-being programs globally.
• Partner with senior leaders across HR, Finance, Legal, Risk, Procurement, and Payroll to balance employee value with financial stewardship.
• Provide governance and oversight for compliance, risk management, vendor partnerships, and program effectiveness.
• Lead benefits planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business case development.
• Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational transformation.
• Foster a high-performing team culture focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles.
• Vacation entitlement.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed