Director, Global Benefits (Interim)

Overview

The Director of Global Benefits is a hands‑on, strategic leader responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive employee benefits programs across IGT’s global locations. This person acts as a player‑coach — balancing strategic vision with day‑to‑day operational leadership — while driving innovation, change management, and continuous improvement across all benefits programs.

Working in a fast‑paced and evolving environment, this leader ensures offerings are competitive, cost‑effective, compliant, and aligned with IGT’s culture, values, and workforce strategy. The role partners closely with regional People & Culture leaders, Finance, Legal, and global vendors to deliver a world‑class employee experience.

Work Location

This role is hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week) at our Las Vegas, Nevada office or remote with Las Vegas travel. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve a global benefits strategy that supports business growth and workforce needs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing benefits team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Align benefits programs with organizational values, employee experience priorities, and funding models including self-insured and fully insured plans.
• Lead the design, implementation, and administration of health, retirement, wellness, and leave programs across all countries of operation.
• Ensure consistency in core offerings while adapting to local market and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with international benefits laws and regulations.
• Partner with legal, finance, and P&C teams to manage audits, reporting, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee global vendor relationships, including brokers, insurers, and consultants.
• Manage benefits budgets, cost modeling, and financial forecasting.
• Drive clear, inclusive, and engaging communication strategies for benefits programs.
• Lead global open enrollment and change management initiatives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global benefits team.
• Collaborate with regional P&C leaders, Total Rewards, and People Operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in benefits management, with at least 5 years in a global or multinational role.
• Proven success in designing and managing international benefits programs.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing global vendors.
• CEBS, GPHR, or similar certification is a plus.
• Prior SAP and SuccessFactors Employee Central experience
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to audit data and recognize data issues and inconsistencies
• Strong service orientation and accountability to problem resolution and end user support

Critical Competencies

• Leadership: Inspires high performance and accountability across global teams.
• Change Management: Effectively guides people and processes through organizational transformation.
• Fast Paced Execution: Thrives in dynamic, high‑growth environments with shifting priorities.
• Player-Coach Mindset: Balances strategy and execution, mentoring the team while remaining hands on and solution oriented.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team and matrix structure bringing a sense of urgency to the tasks at hand
• Superior attention to detail
• Work collaboratively with others, creating partnerships with management, colleagues, and the rest of the Human Resources function
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously, while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail
• Treat highly confidential information with utmost integrity
• Global benefits regulations and compliance (e.g., GDPR, ACA, COBRA, country-specific mandates).
• Funding models including self-funded and fully insured health plans
• International healthcare, retirement, and wellness trends.
• HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP) and benefits administration platforms.
• Strategic planning and execution• Financial acumen and budget management•
• Vendor negotiation and contract management
• Data analysis and reporting
• Exceptional written and verbal communication