Interim Director, Global Benefits (Contract)

Overview

IGT is seeking an Interim Director, Global Benefits to provide immediate leadership, operational stability, and executive-level guidance during a post-merger integration phase.

This assignment will focus on:

• Managing two parallel U.S. benefits structures resulting from the IGT and Everi merger
• Ensuring compliance, cost control, and employee experience continuity
• Preparing the organization for a comprehensive benefits RFP process targeting the 2027 plan year
• Assessing current global benefits programs and recommending a forward-looking integration roadmap

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring rapid assessment, strong vendor governance, financial discipline, and the ability to operate with urgency and executive presence in a complex, global environment.

Work Location

Location: Remote (2 days per week onsite as needed)
Duration: Approximately 6–9 months

Key Mandate & Deliverables

1. Stabilize and Oversee Dual Benefits Structures

• Provide operational leadership over two legacy benefits programs currently running in parallel
• Ensure consistent administration, compliance, and employee support across both plans
• Identify risk areas, inefficiencies, and integration opportunities
• Partner with Finance to manage cost controls and funding models (self-insured and fully insured)

2. Lead 2027 Benefits RFP Preparation

• Assess current vendor performance, contracts, and cost structures
• Define RFP strategy, scope, and evaluation criteria
• Align stakeholders across People & Culture, Finance, Legal, and Procurement
• Develop timeline, governance model, and executive briefing materials
• Prepare the organization for execution of the RFP process

3. Execute Critical Operational Milestones

• Lead global open enrollment planning and execution
• Oversee compliance with ACA, COBRA, ERISA, GDPR, and international regulations
• Ensure accurate reporting, audits, and risk mitigation practices
• Oversee global broker and vendor relationships during transition period

4. Provide Interim Team Leadership

• Provide clear direction and accountability to the existing global benefits team
• Maintain operational continuity and service standards
• Identify capability gaps and recommend long-term organizational structure considerations
• Document processes and prepare transition materials for a permanent leader (if applicable)

5. Deliver Executive-Level Insights

• Provide the CPO and executive leadership with:
• Current-state assessment
• Cost and risk analysis
• Integration recommendations
• Strategic roadmap for unified benefits structure

Success Measures for This Assignment

Success in this role will be defined by:

• Seamless administration of dual benefits programs during merger integration
• Clear RFP strategy and readiness plan for 2027
• Identified cost optimization and risk mitigation opportunities
• Strong vendor governance and performance oversight
• Positive employee experience during transition
• Comprehensive transition plan and documentation for long-term leadership

Required Experience

• 10+ years of progressive benefits leadership experience, including global scope
• Proven experience managing benefits through M&A integration or organizational restructuring
• Experience overseeing self-insured and fully insured health plans
• Direct experience leading or preparing large-scale benefits RFP processes
• Strong financial acumen, including cost modeling and funding analysis
• Executive-level communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience working within complex, regulated, multi-country environments

Preferred:

• CEBS or similar certification
• Experience in global, matrixed organizations
• Experience with SAP, SuccessFactors, or similar HRIS platforms

Leadership Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Rapid assessment capability and structured problem-solving
• Calm, decisive leadership in complex environments
• Strong vendor negotiation and governance discipline
• Operational rigor with strategic perspective
• Ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
• High integrity and discretion with confidential information