Director, Global Benefits (Interim)

Director, Global Benefits (Interim)

Department: People & Culture

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada - Corporate Headquarters

Reporting To: VP Total Rewards Digital and Gaming

Description

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 remote (2 days per week) with weekly travels to Las Vegas office.

What Will You Be Doing?

• 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.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise for the job:

• 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

At IGT, we believe compensation should be as individual as you are, reflecting your skills, experience, background, and location. For this role, the starting compensation range is $3,000 -$3,500/week, with flexibility to adjust higher or lower based on the full scope of qualifications. We proudly comply with all applicable local pay transparency laws and collective bargaining agreements.

What's In It For You?

• Be part of a global leader in gaming and technology innovation.
• Work alongside a diverse team of professionals passionate about creating meaningful solutions.
• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• A culture that values collaboration, creativity, and respect

But wait—there’s more! Base pay is just the beginning. Our Total Rewards program is packed with perks:

• Sales roles? You might earn commissions.
• Other roles? You could snag discretionary bonuses.
• Benefits galore: Health, dental, vision, life, accident & disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement to keep your brain buzzing.
• Paid time off to recharge.
• Wellness programs to keep you feeling great.
• Identity theft insurance for peace of mind.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions to help you plan for the future.

Note: Some programs have eligibility requirements—but we’ll help you navigate those.

IGT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state, or local law.

IGT does not accept unsolicited agency submittals. Please do not forward resumes to our Executive team, Management team, or any current IGT employee for review. IGT is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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