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Director, Global Wellness Strategy

Job in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02298, USA
Listing for: Manulife Insurance Malaysia
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-31
Job specializations:
  • Management
    HR Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
  • HR/Recruitment
    HR Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 128550 - 222820 USD Yearly USD 128550.00 222820.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Director, Global Wellbeing is a member of the Global Pension, Benefits and Wellbeing Team, and reports to the AVP, Global Benefits and Wellbeing. The Director, Global Wellbeing will lead the next chapter of a mature and established global wellbeing program, building on a strong foundation while driving innovation, optimization, and greater global consistency. This role develops and executes a comprehensive global wellbeing strategy that supports all facets of employees’ wellbeing, while advancing business objectives and enhancing the employee experience.

Partnering across Total Rewards, Talent COE-People Experience, business leadership, and external partners to design and deliver programs and initiatives that improve workforce wellbeing, engagement, productivity, and organizational resilience. The successful candidate will bring fresh ideas, thought leadership, and a forward-looking perspective, coupled with the ability to translate strategy into action and deliver measurable outcomes. The Director provides strategic leadership, governance, program oversight, vendor management, and analytics to ensure wellbeing programs meet the evolving needs of a modern global workforce.

Position Responsibilities:

Global Wellbeing Strategy (20%)
  • Develop and lead the global wellbeing strategy aligned with organizational priorities and employee needs.
  • Monitor emerging wellbeing trends and recommend innovative programs and practices.
  • Partner with global and regional stakeholders to ensure programs are locally relevant while maintaining strategic consistency.
  • Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise in workforce wellbeing, driving programs and partnerships that strengthen employee wellbeing, engagement, and experience.
Program Design and Management (25%)
  • Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of global wellbeing programs and initiatives.
  • Evaluate and enhance existing programs to improve employee participation, outcomes, and return on investment.
  • Ensure a consistent employee experience across wellbeing offerings.
  • Develop wellbeing policies, frameworks, and governance processes.
  • Foster collaboration with internal partners including, Talent COE – People Experience, Total Rewards, Benefits, Inclusion, Impact, ERGs, and business teams to identify opportunities to integrate wellbeing into broader Total Rewards and people programs.
  • Oversee program budgets, forecasts, investment priorities, and business cases.
  • Develop and manage relationships with wellbeing vendors, consultants, and strategic partners.
  • Establish performance expectations and monitor outcomes against contractual commitments and service-level agreements.
  • Conduct vendor evaluations, benchmarking, and sourcing activities, including RFP processes.
  • Drive continuous improvement through vendor innovation and performance management.
Communications and Employee Engagement (10%)
  • Partner with communications teams to develop comprehensive wellbeing communication strategies.
  • Promote awareness and engagement through targeted campaigns and educational initiatives.
  • Support leaders in fostering a culture of wellbeing across the organization.
Leadership and Team Development (15%)
  • Lead and develop a high-performing wellbeing team.
  • Create a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Analytics and Measurement (10%)
  • Develop meaningful metrics to assess wellbeing program effectiveness and employee engagement.
  • Leverage data and insights to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
  • Prepare executive-level reporting and recommendations.
  • Measure outcomes related to workforce wellbeing, participation, productivity, and employee experience.
Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management (5%)
  • Ensure wellbeing programs comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and privacy requirements.
  • Maintain appropriate governance, documentation, and controls.
  • Assess and mitigate risks associated with wellbeing initiatives and vendor relationships.
Vendor and Partner Management (15%)
  • Develop and manage relationships with wellbeing vendors, consultants, and strategic partners.
  • Establish performance expectations and monitor outcomes against contractual…
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