VP, Employee Benefits - Americas

Our client, a leading global investment firm, is seeking a Vice President, Employee Benefits for the Americas. This individual will be a key member of the Global Benefits team, responsible for the execution, delivery, and ongoing optimization of health & welfare, retirement, and wellbeing programs across the Americas.

This is a hands-on role within a lean, high-accountability environment. The position operates as a close partner to the SVP, Employee Benefits – Americas, translating strategy into execution while owning day-to-day program delivery. The mandate is clear: ensure benefits programs are run with precision, operate effectively at scale, and deliver a strong employee experience.

The role offers full visibility across the end-to-end benefits lifecycle, with responsibility spanning program execution, vendor management, and continuous improvement. It requires someone who is comfortable operating at both a strategic and tactical level—able to step into the details while maintaining a high bar for ownership, rigor, and delivery.

Location for this position can be New York, NY, Newport Beach CA, or Austin, TX.

What You’ll Own

• Own and execute benefits programs across health, welfare, retirement, leave, and wellbeing for the Americas
• Operate as a hands-on contributor in a lean team, ensuring accurate, compliant, and high-quality day-to-day delivery
• Serve as a subject matter expert to senior leaderships on benefits design, cost management, complex benefits matters, cost management and risk.
• Manage complex vendor ecosystem (medical, pharmacy, dental, life, disability, EAP, leave, retirement), including performance, negotiations, and renewals
• Lead annual enrollment strategy and execution, including employee communications and engagement
• Oversee compliance across all applicable regulations (ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, 5500, RxDC, nondiscrimination testing, PCORI)
• Own leave, disability, and accommodation programs, including parental and statutory benefits
• Leverage technology and automation to improve data integrity, reporting, and operational efficiency
• Partner cross-functionally with People Operations, Payroll, Workday HR, Finance, Tax, Compensation, and broader HR teams to ensure effective and well-coordinated program delivery

What They're Looking For

• 10 years of progressive or related experience in health and welfare benefits including senior leadership engagement experience.
• Deep knowledge in U.S. benefits with exposure to global programs.
• Deep working knowledge in U.S. regulatory requirements (ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA) and experience supporting compliant program execution
• Proven ability to operate in a hands-on, high-accountability environment, balancing execution with ownership
• Demonstrates strong operational rigor, attention to detail and hands-on capability while managing multiple priorities
• Experience managing vendors, brokers, and external partners
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and executing with limited structure or resources
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to support both employees and senior stakeholders effectively
• Technical proficiency with Workday’s Benefits Module, Microsoft suite including Outlook, Copilot and Excel
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Comfortable working with data, automation or AI-enabled workflows.

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The minimum and maximum full-time annual base salaries for this role are based on your job-related skills and experience. Actual base salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and performance.. The salary range listed is just one component of total compensation package for employees. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.