Director, Benefits & Wellbeing - Virtual

Our Story At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to "Be Alight." We are passionate about connecting purpose with impact. Alight empowers clients to build a healthier and more financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, navigation, and absence management. Our Benefits With a comprehensive total rewards package, Alight offers programs and plans that support your mind, body, wallet, and life. Benefits include health, dental and vision coverages starting Day One. Additionally, Alight colleagues enjoy wellbeing programs, retirement plans with contribution matching, generous time off, parental leave, continuing education, and career growth opportunities - all within a thriving global organization. Flexible Working So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 6 years in a row. Great Place to Work Thanks to the work of every colleague, Alight has received multiple awards of recognition including "Great Place to Work" for the past 7 years and Fortune's "Best Companies to Work For." To learn more about our company culture and awards Click Here. If you, Champion People, seek to Grow with Purpose, and embody the meaning of Be Alight - We invite you to join our team! Learn more at careers.alight.com . At Alight, we are redefining how employees experience health, wealth, and wellbeing. This role sits on the Total Rewards Leadership Team and shapes programs that elevate the employee experience, strengthen engagement, and support business performance. Reporting to the SVP, Total Rewards and Talent, the Director, Benefits & Wellbeing owns the strategy, design, and execution of a comprehensive benefits portfolio across the United States and Canada. This is a fully remote role with enterprise visibility and influence across a geographically distributed workforce. What You'll Do Set and evolve the enterprise benefits and wellbeing strategy, aligning programs to business priorities and workforce needs Lead execution of a multi-year roadmap spanning health, retirement, and wellbeing Oversee design, delivery, and governance of U.S. and Canada programs, including medical, pharmacy, retirement, leave, financial wellbeing, and holistic wellbeing initiatives Manage budgets, forecast trends, and implement strategies that optimize spend while maintaining market competitiveness Select, negotiate, and manage vendor partnerships to ensure high-quality delivery and measurable performance Ensure compliance with all U.S. and Canadian regulatory requirements and maintain effective governance frameworks Drive an integrated wellbeing strategy across physical, financial, and emotional health to increase engagement and utilization Build and lead a high-performing team, strengthening capability and accountability across the function Partner with Finance, Legal, and HR leaders to align rewards strategy with business objectives Develop and execute enterprise-wide communication strategies that simplify complex concepts and increase employee understanding and action Lead large-scale campaigns (e.g., annual enrollment, program launches) that improve participation and outcomes Advise senior leadership on messaging, positioning, and stakeholder alignment Lead change initiatives related to program evolution and vendor transitions, ensuring effective adoption and continuity What You Bring 8+ years of progressive experience in Benefits or Total Rewards 3+ years leading teams and developing talent Deep expertise in U.S. benefits, with working knowledge of Canadian programs Track record of leading benefits strategy in large, multi-state or global organizations Advanced financial, analytical, and vendor management capabilities Ability to