Director, Benefits

Summary

Join 1Password as the Interim Director of Benefits for a 12-month contract, leading and maintaining the company's global benefits function. You will ensure the continuity of benefits programs, providing strategic oversight and operational stability. This role requires collaboration with HR, finance, and leadership teams to guide benefits, leaves, and accommodations, overseeing vendor relationships and compliance. The position is remote within Canada or the United States. Responsibilities include developing and managing global benefits strategy, overseeing leave and accommodation programs, managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance, analyzing program costs, developing employee communication strategies, and evaluating program effectiveness. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in global benefits management and strong financial acumen.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience managing benefits programs, with 5+ years in a global benefits role
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• In-depth knowledge of global benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and compliance with local regulations
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze data and make informed recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage employees, leadership, and external partners
• Proven leadership abilities, including managing cross-functional teams and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of our global benefits strategy, including health, wellness, retirement, and voluntary benefits programs
• Oversee leave and accommodation programs, ensuring compliance with U.S. laws such as FMLA, ADA, and state-specific regulations
• Oversee relationships with benefits vendors, including negotiation and contract management, ensuring high service levels
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Analyze program costs and utilization trends, recommending optimizations to maintain value and employee satisfaction
• Develop communication strategies to educate employees about benefits, leaves, accommodations, and wellness programs
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs using employee feedback and market data to drive continuous improvements
• Collaborate with HR, legal, and finance teams to integrate benefits and leave policies with total rewards initiatives
• Provide benefits expertise during mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transitions to ensure seamless integration

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced certifications (e.g., CEBS, PHR, SPHR)
• Experience managing total rewards programs, including compensation
• Familiarity with global benefits programs and cultural adaptations

Benefits

• Health, dental, 401k and many others (USA)
• Paid time off
• Equity grant
• Participation in our incentive programs (where applicable)
• Health, dental, RRSP and many others (Canada)
• Remote work