# Director, Global Benefits **Company**: Okta **Location**: San Francisco, California **Work arrangement**: hybrid **Experience**: executive **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $215,000-$295,900 USD **Category**: Human Resources **Industry**: Technology **Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/okta/jobs/8204491?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_9b8ce46a-f83 ## Description Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organisations to safely embrace this new era. ## Empower Every Employee, Everywhere At our core, we believe our people are our greatest asset. Building innovative technology requires a world-class employee experience where wellness, security, and total well-being are seamlessly integrated into everyday life. ## Role Overview As the Director, Global Benefits, you will be the strategic architect and operational leader of our global health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs. Reporting directly to the VP of Total Rewards, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for designing, evaluating, and executing benefit strategies that reflect our culture, support diverse employee needs, and scale across global markets. ## What You'll Do ### Strategic Design & Vision - Define and execute a multi-year global benefits roadmap aligned with business objectives, financial parameters, and market trends across North America, EMEA, and APAC. - Serve as the subject matter expert to HR leadership and Executives on global benefit trends, cost strategies, and strategic investments. ### Operational Excellence & Vendor Management - Manage relationships with global brokers, TPAs, carriers, and vendors to ensure maximum ROI, top-tier service delivery, and competitive renewal pricing. - Oversee annual open enrollment, system integrations (e.g., Workday), and day-to-day administration to ensure a frictionless employee experience. - Ensure strict adherence to global labor laws and regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, and local statutory requirements in international jurisdictions. - Lead the 401(k) Investment Committee and Global Benefits Committee to oversee plan administration, plan audits, investment options, and fiduciary risk management. - Lead benefits due diligence and integration for mergers and acquisitions, and architect local benefit packages when entering new global markets. - Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and utilization metrics to measure plan health, employee engagement, and program ROI. ### Financial Analysis & Strategic Planning - Partner closely with the Finance and FP&A teams on long-term cost modeling, quarterly forecasting, and budget projections to ensure sustainable benefit expenditure. - Conduct rigorous financial analyses to evaluate plan performance, claims data, and self-insurance funding strategies to optimize spend without compromising plan quality. ### Well-Being & Wellness Programs - Design and manage core mental health resources, family-building/fertility programs, gender-affirming care, and flexible wellness stipends to support overall employee health and well-being. ### Employee Engagement & Analytics - Analyze utilization metrics, claim trends, and employee feedback to continuously refine benefits offerings and measure program effectiveness. - Partner with People Communications to build intuitive, clear, and engaging benefits education that helps employees navigate their Total Rewards. ### Leadership & Team Development - Inspire, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of benefits professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous growth. ## What You'll Bring to the Role - Proven Expertise: 10+ years of progressive HR/Total Rewards experience with at least 5+ years leading global benefits strategy in a high-growth SaaS, tech, or enterprise environment. - Broker & Partnership Management: Proven track record of managing and maximizing top-tier global broker partnerships, leading annual marketing efforts, RFP processes, and plan negotiations. - Financial & Analytical Rigor: Deep financial acumen with hands-on experience performing quantitative financial analyses, running scenario projections alongside Finance, and managing multi-million-dollar global budgets. - Global Knowledge: Deep expertise in US health & welfare, 401(k) fiduciary governance, self-funded plans, as well as statutory and supplemental benefit structures across EMEA and APAC. - Tech-Forward Mindset: Experience leveraging HRIS tools (Workday, BenAdmin platforms) and AI-driven benefits technologies to automate workflows and elevate the employee experience. - Collaborative Leadership: A track record of building human-centered programs and leading teams with empathy, clear communication, and strategic focus. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven track record of working closely with Payroll, Legal, and Systems teams to ensure seamless execution and compliance. ## Skills ### Required - Global Benefits Strategy - HR Leadership - Financial Analysis - Vendor Management - Compliance - Fiduciary Governance - M&A Integration - Benefits Administration - Employee Engagement - Data Analysis --- Source: [Apply at job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/okta/jobs/8204491?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)