Director, Global Benefits, Global

About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview This role can be based in Denver, CO following our flexible work policy (3 days in-office, 2 days flexible).Vantage is committed to being a workplace where employees can do their best work while helping power the world's digital infrastructure. As we continue to scale globally, we are focused on delivering a competitive, compliant, and employee-centered benefits experience that attracts, retains, and supports top talent across our diverse workforce.

The Director, Global Benefits will provide strategic leadership for the design, governance, administration, and continuous improvement of Vantage's global benefits programs. This role is responsible for developing a comprehensive global benefits strategy that aligns with Vantage's business objectives, supports our employees' well-being, and enables our continued international growth.

The Director will lead benefits strategy and operations across North America, EMEA and APAC, ensuring compliance with local regulations, driving operational excellence, optimizing vendor partnerships, and delivering a consistent employee experience globally while balancing regional market needs. This role will partner closely with People & Culture, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external providers to ensure our programs remain competitive, sustainable, and scalable.

The Director will establish and continuously evolve Vantage's global benefits philosophy, balancing employee wellbeing, market competitiveness, financial stewardship, and regional flexibility. This leader will leverage data, technology, and market intelligence to build scalable programs that enhance employee experience while supporting Vantage's long-term business strategy.

Essential Duties Global Benefits Strategy and Design Develop and execute a comprehensive global benefits strategy that supports Vantage's growth objectives, talent strategy, and employee value proposition.

Establish and continuously evolve Vantage's global benefits philosophy, balancing employee wellbeing, market competitiveness, fiscal responsibility, and regional flexibility.

Lead the evaluation, design, and enhancement of health, welfare, retirement, wellbeing, leave, and ancillary benefit programs globally.

Lead the evolution of Vantage's global wellbeing strategy, including physical, mental, financial, and family wellbeing programs that strengthen employee engagement, productivity, and retention.

Ensure benefits programs remain competitive through regular market benchmarking and analysis of industry best practices.

Establish governance frameworks that balance global consistency with regional flexibility and local market requirements.

Benefits Operations and Administration Oversee the administration and delivery of all global benefits programs, ensuring operational excellence, scalability, and a high-quality employee experience.

Drive the optimization of benefits technology, self-service capabilities, and digital employee experiences through Workday and other global benefits administration platforms.

Continuously evaluate and implement technology solutions that simplify administration, improve data quality, and enhance the overall employee experience.

Develop and maintain standardized processes, controls, and documentation to ensure efficient and compliant program administration.

Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure accurate enrollment, eligibility management, claims administration, and employee support.

Vendor and Consultant Management Lead the selection, negotiation, and management of global benefits brokers, consultants, administrators, and other service providers.

Develop long-term strategic partnerships with global vendors to drive innovation, improve service delivery, and maximize return on investment.

Drive vendor performance through established service-level agreements, performance metrics, audits, and regular business reviews.

Identify opportunities for program enhancements, consolidation, and cost optimization through vendor partnerships.

Compliance and Risk Management Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and reporting requirements across jurisdictions, including health and welfare plans, retirement plans, leave programs, and applicable tax regulations.

Partner with Legal, Finance, Payroll, and internal audit teams to proactively identify and mitigate compliance and operational risks.

Oversee required audits, filings, disclosures, and governance activities, and compliance reviews to ensure operational integrity and mitigate enterprise risk across all…