Sr Global Benefits Manager POST NUMBER: 466464

Sr. Global Benefits Manager

Location: Culver City, CA- 2 days a week onsite
Duration: Temporary 3 months(covering a medical leave; potential to extend)
Pay Rate: $60–$70/hour

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a fast-growing, global technology and entertainment organization to identify a Senior Manager, Global Benefits, to support their Benefits team during a medical leave. This is a high-impact role supporting a workforce of 3,000 employees globally with the largest populations in the U.S. and Spain and continued expansion across APAC, Japan, and the UK.

This role requires deep global benefits expertise , strong change management skills , and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment , including post-acquisition integration. The ideal candidate is hands-on, collaborative, and comfortable navigating complexity without ego.

Key Responsibilities

Global Benefits Strategy & Execution

• Lead and support global benefits programs across the U.S., Canada, EMEA, APAC, India, and additional international locations
• Ensure benefits offerings are competitive, compliant, and aligned with local market practices
• Oversee plan design and administration for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, retirement plans, HSAs/FSAs, and wellness programs

Vendor & Program Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for global benefits vendors and brokers
• Evaluate vendor performance, manage renewals, and ensure service delivery excellence
• Lead Open Enrollment end-to-end, including planning, communications, leadership alignment, and execution

Leave of Absence & Compliance

• Manage U.S. Leaves of Absence (FMLA, PFL, state-specific programs) and ensure coordination with insurance plans
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal/state regulations and applicable global benefits laws
• Support return-to-work strategies for employees coming back from extended leaves

Systems, Reporting & Financial Oversight

• Own benefits administration within Workday
• Partner with internal teams to reconcile benefits billing, review utilization data, and provide cost analysis
• Manage benefits budgets and support decision-making around fully insured vs. self-insured plans

Leadership, Change & Collaboration

• Act as a senior individual contributor and people manager (minimum 3 years management experience required)
• Partner closely with global counterparts across regions, including EMEA leadership
• Support change management initiatives tied to acquisitions and organizational growth
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, Finance, Facilities, and external partners

Qualifications (Must Have)

• 8 years of global benefits experience , supporting employees across multiple countries
• Hands-on Workday experience (required)
• 3 years of people management experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits and LOA programs, plus international benefits exposure
• Proven experience managing benefits vendors and complex global programs
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable operating in a high-velocity, change-heavy environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Global benefits leader who is detail-oriented, resourceful, and quick to learn
• Comfortable taking ownership, asking questions, and adapting to established processes
• Team-first mindset with no ego, supportive, respectful, and highly collaborative
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities