Senior Director, Global Benefits

Elanco • Indianapolis, IN

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Global Benefits provides strategic leadership and direction for the functional design and administration of Elanco’s global health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, and leave programs. The role partners with HR, Finance, Legal, and Procurement leaders to ensure benefits attract top talent while remaining financially sound and compliant with statutory regulations. The position is based at Elanco’s Global Headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, in a hybrid work environment, with 10% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in Benefits, including 5 or more years in a leadership role within a large global organization.
• Extensive experience in global functional design and U.S. health and welfare plans.
• Strong financial and quantitative skills, with proficiency in data-driven decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree and/or professional benefits certification, such as CEBS or CBP.
• Hands-on experience with Workday HRIS.
• Prior experience managing benefits integration and assimilation during M&A activity.
• Demonstrated expertise in both U.S. and global benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and administration of health and welfare benefits, wellness plans, and leave programs across the US, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC.
• Monitor market trends and ensure compliance with legal requirements, including ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, and the Secure 2.0 Act.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to the Retirement Plan Advisory Committee.
• Partner with the broker to manage global vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and benchmarking analysis of plans and programs.
• Oversee benefits budgeting and cost projections, and monitor plan spending and trends.
• Drive the benefits communication strategy and improve employee experience and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Two weeklong shutdowns in the US, in mid-summer and at year-end, in addition to PTO.
• 8-week parental leave.
• Annual bonus offering.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• 401K match of 100% on the first 6%.
• 9 Employee Resource Groups.
• Comprehensive benefits package focused on financial, physical, and mental well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior