# Global Benefits Lead

**Company:** [Vercel](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/vercel)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, New York, NY
**Role:** People Ops
**Salary:** $185k – $225k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** global benefits strategy, self-insured health plans, eor benefits management, 401k administration, benefits compliance, benefits budgeting, Financial Modeling, vendor negotiation, open enrollment, international statutory benefits
**Posted:** 2026-07-23

> Own the strategy, design, and execution of global benefits programs for a distributed workforce across 30+ countries. Lead U.S. self-insured health plan evaluation, manage EOR partnerships, open enrollment, budgeting, compliance, and scalable processes for a high-growth company.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Develop Vercel’s global benefits philosophy and strategy across health and welfare, retirement (401k and global equivalents), leave of absence, time off, stipends, and wellness programs.
- Evaluate, design, and implement a potential U.S. self-insured health plan, including financial modeling, risk assessment, vendor selection (TPA, stop-loss, PBM), and compliance considerations.
- Partner with EOR providers to design and manage benefits programs, ensuring local compliance while maintaining a consistent global philosophy.
- Lead analysis, benchmarking and implementation for benefits in new entities from global expansion.
- Lead global open enrollment cycles end-to-end, including vendor coordination, systems readiness, employee communication, and reporting.
- Manage the global benefits budget, including forecasting, cost analysis, and scenario modeling to support executive decision-making.
- Oversee broker and vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and holding partners accountable to performance and service standards.
- Administer employee stipend programs (wellness, remote work, educational reimbursement) with clear governance and operational rigor.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. and international benefits and leave regulations, proactively mitigating risk as we expand.
- Build and document scalable processes that support continued global growth.

## Requirements
- 8+ years of experience building and managing global benefits programs at a scaling company.
- Experience supporting a distributed workforce across multiple countries, with significant reliance on EOR partners.
- Direct experience evaluating, implementing, or managing a U.S. self-insured health plan.
- Strong expertise in U.S. health and welfare, 401k administration, and leave compliance, with working knowledge of international statutory benefits.
- Experience managing benefits budgets and building financial models to guide program decisions.
- Ability to translate complex benefits structures into clear, effective communication for employees and leadership.
- Experience building scalable processes and systems to support rapid growth.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Have supported rapid international expansion.
- Have transitioned from fully insured to self-insured models.
- Have implemented or optimized global benefits administration systems.
- Have designed wellness programs tied to measurable engagement or retention outcomes.

## Compensation and Benefits
- The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $185,000 - $225,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location.
- Competitive compensation package, including equity.
- Inclusive Healthcare Package.
- Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
- Flexible Time Off.
- We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.
- The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role.

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