Fragomen
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US-Matawan Offsitetime type:
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REQ-024865**Job Description**Fragomen is the leading global immigration law firm, providing comprehensive immigration solutions to clients worldwide. With offices in 30+ countries and a team of over 6,000 professionals, we partner with corporations, individuals, and institutions to navigate the complex world of immigration law with precision and care.At Fragomen, you will be part of a global team that values expertise, innovation, and collaboration. We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape the future of benefits programs in a firm where people and purpose come first.**About the role:**The Global Benefits Director is responsible for the strategic design, governance, and operational excellence of the firm’s global benefits programs. This role provides firm-wide leadership across health and welfare, retirement, well-being, leave management, vendor strategy, and benefits-related compliance, while ensuring programs are competitive, cost-effective, compliant, and aligned with the firm’s talent strategy.This role partners closely with Total Rewards, HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, Procurement, HRIS, and external vendors to deliver a scalable and employee-centric benefits ecosystem across all regions. The Global Benefits Director services as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and plays a critical role in global transformation initiatives, M&A, and workforce growth. initiatives as well as providing ongoing support to the Total Rewards team and HR leadership.***We will consider fully remote candidates located and eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future*****How will you make a difference as a** **Global Benefits Director****Global Benefits Strategy & Design*** Lead the development and execution of a global benefits strategy that supports attraction, retention, and employee well-being across regions.* Evaluate, design, and expand benefit offerings (e.g., healthcare, well-being, lifestyle benefits) with both short- and long-term impact.* Balance innovation with financial stewardship, ensuring benefits programs are sustainable and aligned with firm priorities.* Leverage utilization data, benchmarking, and market trends to continuously refine benefit offerings.**Vendor & Broker Management*** Own global vendor strategy across benefits providers, administrators, and brokers.* Lead stewardship meetings, performance reviews, and service issue resolution.* Drive accountability through SLAs, KPIs, governance frameworks, and escalation protocols.* Partner with Procurement and Finance to negotiate contracts, review SOWs, and manage renewals.* Play a leadership role in the RFP processes, including evaluation, selection, and transition planning.**Operational Excellence & Governance*** Ensure strong governance across benefits administration, compliance, and documentation.* Oversee benefits-related audits (e.g., 401(k)), ERISA compliance, ACA, COBRA, and Secure Act 2.0 initiatives.* Maintain and continuously enhance benefits cost tracking, financial analytics, and invoice reconciliation processes.* Serve as primary liaison with Payroll, Finance, HRIS, and vendors to ensure accurate deductions, funding, and reporting.* Lead efforts to streamline and modernize benefits operations, including leave administration and automation initiatives.**HRIS & Systems Integration*** Partner with HRIS teams to optimize Workday Benefits configuration, integrations, and user experience.* Lead benefits-related system enhancements, vendor integrations, and process automation efforts.* Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and scalability of benefits systems across regions.* Support enterprise initiatives such as acquisitions, new office openings, and system transitions.**Global Oversight & Regional Leadership*** Provide oversight of global benefits renewals and regional programs (U.S., Canada, APAC, EMEA, LATAM).* Partner with regional TR & HR leaders to ensure consistency while respecting local regulatory and cultural requirements.* Actively participate in global renewal discussions to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for alignment.* Support M&A initiatives with benefits due diligence and onboarding.**Leadership & Collaboration*** Lead, mentor, and develop benefits team members, fostering strong technical capability and strategic thinking.* Facilitate regular leadership touchpoints and cross-functional collaboration.* Act as a subject matter expert and advisor to HR leaders, Total Rewards partners, and senior stakeholders.* Communicate benefits strategy, changes, and outcomes clearly to leadership and employees.**Leverage your valuable skills and experience to make an impact at Fragomen:**Essential Qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in Global Benefits, Total Rewards, or HR leadership roles.* Deep expertise in U.S. benefits (health & welfare, retirement, ERISA, compliance) with strong exposure to global benefits programs.* Proven experience managing complex vendor ecosystems and broker relationships.* Strong financial acumen, including benefits budgeting, cost modeling, and invoice reconciliation.* Experience with Workday Benefits and HRIS-driven benefits administration.* Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, resource constraints, and organizational change.* Strong executive presence, influencing skills, and stakeholder management capabilities.Preferred Qualifications:* Strong global leadership, ability to influence, and able to present complex concepts in a clear and simple manner* Proven managerial experience with the capability of developing and motivating extended indirect team members* Demonstrated ability to be proactive, creative, flexible, innovative and an integrative thinker* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office products and HR applications (Workday preferred)* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues and projects of varying complexity and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment* Knowledge of trends and strategy as it relates to global benefits delivery and standardization* Deep understanding of change management and the ability to think strategically around how to deploy programs and manage that change across a variety of Partners & locations* Strong communication skills including the ability to engage leaders and employees, influence decision-making and generate enthusiasm**The Benefits:**At Fragomen, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits which includes:• 22 PTO days + Federal holidays• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA & HSA Plans• 401K plan*All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm’s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position's location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations.***Well-being.** We are committed to implementing firmwide initiatives that support the health and wellness of our people, including programs to address work-life balance and benefits that cover a wide range of well-being needs of all employees.Our **#FragomenWorks** program provides the ability to be successful at home or in the office, via Hybrid & Remote work arrangements. #J-18808-Ljbffr
US-Matawan Offsitetime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
REQ-024865**Job Description**Fragomen is the leading global immigration law firm, providing comprehensive immigration solutions to clients worldwide. With offices in 30+ countries and a team of over 6,000 professionals, we partner with corporations, individuals, and institutions to navigate the complex world of immigration law with precision and care.At Fragomen, you will be part of a global team that values expertise, innovation, and collaboration. We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape the future of benefits programs in a firm where people and purpose come first.**About the role:**The Global Benefits Director is responsible for the strategic design, governance, and operational excellence of the firm’s global benefits programs. This role provides firm-wide leadership across health and welfare, retirement, well-being, leave management, vendor strategy, and benefits-related compliance, while ensuring programs are competitive, cost-effective, compliant, and aligned with the firm’s talent strategy.This role partners closely with Total Rewards, HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, Procurement, HRIS, and external vendors to deliver a scalable and employee-centric benefits ecosystem across all regions. The Global Benefits Director services as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and plays a critical role in global transformation initiatives, M&A, and workforce growth. initiatives as well as providing ongoing support to the Total Rewards team and HR leadership.***We will consider fully remote candidates located and eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future*****How will you make a difference as a** **Global Benefits Director****Global Benefits Strategy & Design*** Lead the development and execution of a global benefits strategy that supports attraction, retention, and employee well-being across regions.* Evaluate, design, and expand benefit offerings (e.g., healthcare, well-being, lifestyle benefits) with both short- and long-term impact.* Balance innovation with financial stewardship, ensuring benefits programs are sustainable and aligned with firm priorities.* Leverage utilization data, benchmarking, and market trends to continuously refine benefit offerings.**Vendor & Broker Management*** Own global vendor strategy across benefits providers, administrators, and brokers.* Lead stewardship meetings, performance reviews, and service issue resolution.* Drive accountability through SLAs, KPIs, governance frameworks, and escalation protocols.* Partner with Procurement and Finance to negotiate contracts, review SOWs, and manage renewals.* Play a leadership role in the RFP processes, including evaluation, selection, and transition planning.**Operational Excellence & Governance*** Ensure strong governance across benefits administration, compliance, and documentation.* Oversee benefits-related audits (e.g., 401(k)), ERISA compliance, ACA, COBRA, and Secure Act 2.0 initiatives.* Maintain and continuously enhance benefits cost tracking, financial analytics, and invoice reconciliation processes.* Serve as primary liaison with Payroll, Finance, HRIS, and vendors to ensure accurate deductions, funding, and reporting.* Lead efforts to streamline and modernize benefits operations, including leave administration and automation initiatives.**HRIS & Systems Integration*** Partner with HRIS teams to optimize Workday Benefits configuration, integrations, and user experience.* Lead benefits-related system enhancements, vendor integrations, and process automation efforts.* Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and scalability of benefits systems across regions.* Support enterprise initiatives such as acquisitions, new office openings, and system transitions.**Global Oversight & Regional Leadership*** Provide oversight of global benefits renewals and regional programs (U.S., Canada, APAC, EMEA, LATAM).* Partner with regional TR & HR leaders to ensure consistency while respecting local regulatory and cultural requirements.* Actively participate in global renewal discussions to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for alignment.* Support M&A initiatives with benefits due diligence and onboarding.**Leadership & Collaboration*** Lead, mentor, and develop benefits team members, fostering strong technical capability and strategic thinking.* Facilitate regular leadership touchpoints and cross-functional collaboration.* Act as a subject matter expert and advisor to HR leaders, Total Rewards partners, and senior stakeholders.* Communicate benefits strategy, changes, and outcomes clearly to leadership and employees.**Leverage your valuable skills and experience to make an impact at Fragomen:**Essential Qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in Global Benefits, Total Rewards, or HR leadership roles.* Deep expertise in U.S. benefits (health & welfare, retirement, ERISA, compliance) with strong exposure to global benefits programs.* Proven experience managing complex vendor ecosystems and broker relationships.* Strong financial acumen, including benefits budgeting, cost modeling, and invoice reconciliation.* Experience with Workday Benefits and HRIS-driven benefits administration.* Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, resource constraints, and organizational change.* Strong executive presence, influencing skills, and stakeholder management capabilities.Preferred Qualifications:* Strong global leadership, ability to influence, and able to present complex concepts in a clear and simple manner* Proven managerial experience with the capability of developing and motivating extended indirect team members* Demonstrated ability to be proactive, creative, flexible, innovative and an integrative thinker* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office products and HR applications (Workday preferred)* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues and projects of varying complexity and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment* Knowledge of trends and strategy as it relates to global benefits delivery and standardization* Deep understanding of change management and the ability to think strategically around how to deploy programs and manage that change across a variety of Partners & locations* Strong communication skills including the ability to engage leaders and employees, influence decision-making and generate enthusiasm**The Benefits:**At Fragomen, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits which includes:• 22 PTO days + Federal holidays• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA & HSA Plans• 401K plan*All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm’s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position's location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations.***Well-being.** We are committed to implementing firmwide initiatives that support the health and wellness of our people, including programs to address work-life balance and benefits that cover a wide range of well-being needs of all employees.Our **#FragomenWorks** program provides the ability to be successful at home or in the office, via Hybrid & Remote work arrangements. #J-18808-Ljbffr