Director, Benefits Americas

The Director, Benefits Americas is responsible for defining and executing the benefits strategy across the Americas region, ensuring programs support business priorities, employee well-being, and an exceptional employee experience. This role will lead the design, governance, and delivery of health, welfare, retirement, leave, and well-being programs while balancing competitiveness, compliance, and cost effectiveness.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute the Americas benefits strategy in alignment with Total Rewards, talent, and business objectives. Lead the design, governance, and administration of health, welfare, retirement, leave of absence, and well-being programs across the Americas region.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Director will influence organizational success by driving innovative benefits solutions, strengthening the employee value proposition, and leading a high-performing team focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in Benefits, Total Rewards, Human Resources, or benefits consulting.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex benefits programs across multiple countries and markets within the Americas region.
• Deep knowledge of employee benefits regulations, governance requirements, and compliance frameworks, including ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and related regulations.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing benefits strategies that drive employee engagement and business outcomes.
• Experience managing large budgets, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate complex data into strategic recommendations.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills with experience advising senior executives.

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
• Participation in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
• Participation in the Company’s long-term incentive program
• Participation in the Company’s employee benefits, including health, welfare, retirement, leave, and well-being programs