Senior Director, Global Benefits

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Your Role: Senior Director - Global Benefits

As Senior Director - Global Benefits, you will provide strategic leadership and direction for the functional design and administration of Elanco’s health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, and leave programs globally. You will partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and Procurement leaders to ensure our benefits attract top talent while remaining financially sound and compliant with statutory regulations.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and administration of all health and welfare benefits, wellness plans, and leave programs across the US, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC.

• Monitor market trends and ensure compliance with all legal requirements—including ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, Secure 2.0 Act. Serve as a subject matter expert to the Retirement Plan Advisory Committee.

• Partner with our broker to manage global vendor relationships,  contract negotiations, and benchmarking analysis of all plans and programs.

• Oversee the benefits budgeting process, cost projections, monitor plan spending and trend.

• Drive the benefits communication strategy and optimize the employee experience and operational efficiency.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Benefits, including 5 years in a leadership role within a large global organization.

• Extensive experience in global functional design and U.S. health & welfare plans; strong financial/quantitative skills and proficiency in data-driven decision making.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Master’s degree and/or professional benefits certification (e.g., CEBS, CBP).

• Hands-on experience with Workday HRIS.

• Prior experience managing benefit integration and assimilation during M&A activity.

• Demonstrated expertise in both U.S. and global benefits administration.

Additional Information

Travel: 10%

Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401K match of 100% on first 6%
• 9 Employee Resource Groups

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