Director, Global

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July 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R0019125
* Hybrid Work Options
* Award-Winning Culture
* Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
* 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
* Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
* Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
* 401K with Employer Match
* Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
* Fertility Assistance Program
* Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

Job Description Summary  Ryan is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director, Global Benefits, reporting to the Vice President, Total Rewards, to lead the design, integration, and administration of our global benefits and wellness programs. This role plays a critical part in supporting Ryan’s continued global expansion, including growth through acquisitions and entry into new countries.  This leader will balance global benefits strategy, M&A integration, and technical program oversight with operational excellence across multiple regions in a fast-paced, high-growth and highly matrixed environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong global experience, executive presence, sound judgement, and resilience required to operate effectively in a dynamic and evolving organization.
** Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results
**** People:
**** Build, develop and support a high-performing global benefits function while enhancing employee experience and engagement.
*** Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global benefits team responsible for day-to-day administration and service delivery.
* Establish clear accountability, performance expectations, and succession planning within the global benefits team.
* Foster a culture of operational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
* Develop and execute global benefits education and communication strategies to improve employee understanding, engagement, and utilization.
* Champion proactive and positive communication during periods of change, including acquisitions and program transitions.
* Design and enhance global wellness programs that support employee well-being, productivity, and engagement.
* Ensure benefits programs support a diverse, global workforce and align with employee value proposition objectives.
** Client:
**** Deliver compliant, competitive, and scalable global benefits programs that support business growth and employee needs across jurisdictions.
*** Develop and execute a scalable global benefits strategy aligned with business growth objectives and global workforce needs.
* Support expansion into new countries through acquisition and organic growth, ensuring compliant and competitive benefit offerings.
* Lead comprehensive benefits due diligence, risk assessment, and integration planning for domestic and international M&A transactions.
* Establish governance frameworks that balance global consistency with regional regulatory requirements.
* Ensure compliance with local, regional, and global regulations, including statutory and tax requirements.
* Oversee operational excellence across all benefits programs, including medical, retirement, disability, leave management, workers’ compensation, statutory programs, and wellness initiatives.
* Oversee global renewals, RFPs, vendor negotiations, broker relationships, and service provider performance to ensure optimal service quality and employee experience.
* Oversee benefits administration systems and HRIS functionality (Workday preferred), ensuring accurate data governance, integrations, and reporting.
** Value:
**** Drive financial discipline, risk mitigation, and strategic value creation through effective benefits design and management.
*** Provide executive-level recommendations on global benefits design, funding structures, and risk strategy.
* Oversee the technical design, funding mechanisms, compliance requirements, and regulatory complexities of benefit programs across multiple jurisdictions.
* Partner with Finance and Legal…