Director, Global Benefits

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible. 

Position Summary:

The Director of Global Benefits will be responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and administration of Globus Medical’s global benefits programs, leading and developing a global benefits team to deliver scalable, compliant, and employee‑centered solutions. This role ensures alignment with business goals and compliance with local regulations, and requires deep expertise in both U.S. and international benefits. The Director will also leverage a strong understanding of Workday systems to drive process efficiency, automation, data integrity, and robust reporting capabilities across the global benefits function.

Essential Functions:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute a global benefits strategy that aligns with the company’s objectives and enhances employee experience.

• Partner with HR leadership, Finance, and external consultants to analyze market trends and ensure competitive, cost-effective benefits offerings.

• Lead the harmonization of benefits across global locations, ensuring consistency while maintaining compliance with local requirements.

• Provide people leadership for the global benefits team, including setting clear expectations, coaching and developing team members, driving accountability, and building organizational capability to support current and future business needs.

Program Design & Administration:

• Oversee the administration of all benefit plans, including health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs across U.S. and OUS regions.

• Continuously evaluate benefit plan performance, cost-effectiveness, and employee engagement to optimize offerings.

• Partner with vendors, brokers, and consultants to negotiate contracts and ensure high-quality service delivery.

Workday & Systems Management:

• Leverage Workday to optimize benefits administration, including eligibility, enrollment, and reporting functionalities.

• Ensure data integrity, accurate reporting, and seamless integrations with payroll and other HR systems.

• Identify opportunities to enhance automation and self-service capabilities for employees.

Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure all benefit programs comply with U.S. federal and state regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, etc.), as well as international legal and regulatory requirements.

• Lead audits and risk assessments related to benefits programs and policies.

• Stay ahead of legislative and market changes, providing recommendations for necessary plan adjustments.

Employee Engagement & Communication:

• Develop and implement communication strategies to educate employees on benefit offerings and changes.

• Partner with HR Business Partners to ensure employees fully understand and maximize their benefits.

• Drive wellness initiatives that promote employee well-being and engagement.

General:

• Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies.

• Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role.

• Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in benefits management, including global benefits administration.

• Deep understanding of U.S. benefits regulations and experience with international benefits programs.

• Strong expertise in Workday Benefits module and HRIS systems.

• Proven ability to lead complex benefits initiatives and drive process improvements.

• Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating benefits contracts.

• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

• Knowledge of the medical device industry, including regulatory requirements and market dynamics.

• High level of integrity and professionalism.

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Attention to detail

• Self-starter

• Advanced critical thinking and problems-solving skills

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

• Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

• Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus.

Our Values:

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.

• Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.

• Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.

• Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.

• Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.