VP, Employee Benefits- Americas

PIMCO•New York, NY

2d•$150,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The VP, Employee Benefits for the Americas is a member of PIMCO’s Global Benefits team and is responsible for executing, delivering, and continuously optimizing health and welfare, retirement, leave, and wellbeing programs across the Americas. Working closely with the SVP, Employee Benefits, Americas, this role translates strategic direction into day-to-day program delivery and contributes insights on plan design, vendor management, and program improvements. It is a hands-on role in a lean, high-accountability team, with responsibility for accurate, compliant operations and a positive employee experience. The position requires financial acumen, executive presence, strong ownership, and a modern perspective on benefits strategy. PIMCO uses a total compensation approach comprising base salary and a discretionary bonus. The base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $225,000. The discretionary bonus is based on company, business, team, and individual performance.

Requirements

10 or more years of progressive or related experience in health and welfare benefits, including experience engaging with senior leadership.
Deep knowledge of U.S. benefits and exposure to global programs.
Deep working knowledge of U.S. regulatory requirements, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA, and experience supporting compliant program execution.
Ability to work hands-on in a high-accountability environment, balancing execution with ownership.
Strong operational rigor, attention to detail, and hands-on capability while managing multiple priorities.
Experience managing vendors, brokers, and external partners.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and execute with limited structure or resources.
Strong communication skills and ability to support employees and senior stakeholders.
Technical proficiency with a Benefits Module and Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Copilot, and Excel.
Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
Comfort working with data, automation, or AI-enabled workflows.

Responsibilities

Own and execute the enterprise benefits strategy across health, welfare, retirement, leave, and wellbeing programs.
Support day-to-day benefits operations as a hands-on team member, maintaining accountability for accuracy, compliance, and employee experience.
Advise senior leadership on benefits design, cost management, complex benefits matters, and risk.
Manage vendor relationships covering medical, pharmacy, dental, life, disability, EAP, spending accounts, leave administration, and retirement plans.
Ensure compliance with applicable requirements, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, Form 5500, RxDC, nondiscrimination testing, and PCORI.
Lead annual enrollment renewals, vendor negotiations, and multi-year financial planning for benefits spend.
Lead accommodation, leave, and disability strategy, including parental leave and statutory programs.
Use technology and AI-enabled tools to streamline benefits processes, improve data quality, and enhance operational efficiency.
Guide annual enrollment strategy and execution, including employee communications.
Partner with People Operations, Payroll, HR, Finance, Tax, Compensation, and broader HR teams to coordinate program delivery.
Provide support and backup to global benefits team members as needed.