Director Wellbeing - Virtual

Role Summary

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 fully remote role has enterprise visibility and influence across a geographically distributed workforce.

• 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

• 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 influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively in complex environments
• Experience designing communication strategies that drive engagement and behavior change
• Expertise leading change management initiatives tied to program transformation

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test.

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law.

In addition, we take affirmative action to employ disabled persons, disabled veterans, and other covered veterans.

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not, now or in the future, require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Salary Pay Range:
Minimum  USD, Maximum  USD.

Pay Transparency Statement:
Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package;

for specific details on our benefits package, please visit Wellbeing and Benefits Selector Page - Alight.

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