Director, Benefits & Leave

Summary

Join Smartsheet as the Director, Global Benefits, a strategic leadership role where you will design, implement, and manage global benefits and leave programs. Leading a global team, you will shape employee well-being initiatives, collaborating with senior leaders to create innovative, cost-effective solutions. This remote-eligible position requires aligning benefits with company strategy and ensuring compliance. You will oversee vendor relationships, develop global policies, manage the annual renewal process, conduct market analysis, and lead change management efforts. The role also involves budget management and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 12+ years of progressive experience in benefits and leave management, with significant global experience
• 8+ years of experience in managing and leading teams, including global teams
• Proven ability to develop and implement global benefits strategies
• Strong knowledge of global benefits regulations and compliance requirements
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, such as Workday, and Microsoft Excel and Google Suite
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, adaptable, and a collaborative leader in a global environment

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the global benefits and leave function, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall business objectives and talent strategy
• Lead and manage a global team of benefits and leave professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring effective execution of projects and programs
• Oversee the management of broker and vendor relationships globally, ensuring optimal service delivery, cost-effectiveness, and performance
• Develop and implement global benefits and leave policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations
• Direct the global annual renewal process, including the evaluation of proposed changes, budget negotiations, and smooth implementation of new plans
• Conduct global benchmarking and market analysis to ensure the competitiveness and attractiveness of the company's benefits package
• Lead change management efforts for global benefits transitions and new program rollouts, ensuring effective communication and adoption
• Ensure benefits-related systems, including Workday, are effectively supporting global administration
• Collaborate with global stakeholders, including Finance, Procurement, Legal, HR, and senior leadership, to evaluate, refine, and integrate benefits programs
• Manage the global benefits budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial sustainability

Preferred Qualifications

Industry-specific certifications (e.g., CEBS, GPHR) preferred

Benefits

• HSA, 100% employer-paid premiums, or Buy-up medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees
• 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
• US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
• US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
• Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
• Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)