The role
SoFi is seeking a Director, Global Benefits to join our Total Rewards team and oversee the design, development, implementation, and communication of our benefits policies, solutions, and programs globally. This leader will play a critical role in helping transform the Benefits function into a global team. The ideal candidate has proven experience managing global people benefit functions in the US and LATAM.
What you’ll do:
Leadership and Strategic Direction: Responsible for the Benefits team's strategy across design, development, implementation, and communication of innovative benefits policies, solutions, and programs with a focus on attracting and retaining a dynamic workforce with diverse needs.
Global Operating Model: Scale the administration of all benefits plans and programs to ensure efficient and cost effective operations with a focus on local market competitiveness while aligning to global principles.
Stakeholder Management: Partner with external advisors and legal counsel to ensure that all benefits are competitive and compliant with all federal and local government regulations.
Program Management: Oversee the review, communication, and implementation of the annual benefit programs enrollment process and the annual total rewards review.
Talent Development and Team Management: Recruit, develop, and retain top talent within the global total rewards organization. Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and individual growth.
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 10+ years of related HR and Total Rewards experience in a dynamic environment
- 8+ years leading a global Benefits function or equivalent focused on continuous improvement in a complex, global, or newly public company
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
- Expert knowledge in benefit service delivery, policies, and compliance processes
- Strong understanding of how to navigate both strategic and tactical aspects of the position (rolling up your sleeves when necessary and delegating where appropriate)
- Demonstrated program management skills with experience operationalizing complex initiatives into systematic and efficient work streams.
- Ability to positively influence stakeholders, with outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.