The Global Benefits Strategy and Execution Director is responsible for the design, evaluation, deployment and governance of benefits plans and programs globally that are employee focused, competitive and in compliance with legal requirements. The Director provides benefit expertise and leadership in program governance, the evaluation, selection and implementation of suppliers, consultants, and other business partners, including the negotiation of fees and contracts. The Global Benefits Strategy and Execution Director will serve as a subject matter expert on benefit design, governance and deployment strategies to HR, People Services, business leaders and other key stakeholders.  The Director is externally connected, involved in professional associations and other venues to understand the external environment monitoring leading and emerging practices to shape the future of the Company’s benefit programs.

 What You’ll Do for Us: 

• Serve as an integral member of the Global Benefits organization working across multiple regions and functions, including but not limited to Total Rewards, People Services, Legal and Finance.

• Responsible as part of the Total Rewards – Global Benefits team in the development of global strategies for benefits.

• Develop the strategy and implementation of benefit policies, programs, and plan design changes globally.
• Provide strategic consulting expertise to internal and external business partners in the design, governance, implementation, administration, interpretation and communication of Benefit policies and programs globally.
• Supervise multi-country/cross business benefit projects – including developing project plans, prioritize, organize and lead delivery of large/complex projects in line with strategy and business objectives.
• Operate at a strategic level to educate, guide and influence key stakeholders on adherence to the Global Benefits Strategy and assessment of risk and compliance.
• Partner with the Reward Director and wider team to identify opportunities for the existing benefit offering through improved planning, governance, engagement/uptake, communication, education/training, identifying, and delivering cost savings.
• Play and integral role in the global OU Benefits Committee Committees. Provide support as the subject matter expert (SME) to the Total Rewards Manager/People Services in the preparation of material, delivery of meetings and escalation of outcomes post meetings.
• Provide dotted line management and coaching to Reward Consultants specific to Global Benefits related plans, programs and/or initiatives.
• Provide support for HR Operations teams and HR Business Partners on complex benefit queries and issues.
• Design and develop key performance indictors/metrics to enable the measurement of the effectiveness of benefit plans, programs, and delivery models globally.
• Special Projects –Addition responsibilities may be assigned as part of annual business planning process.

Qualifications & Requirements:  

• Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Finance, Project Management or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a consulting, global benefits or total rewards function with a strong background in design, development, and delivery of benefit programs for large multinational company.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills, results oriented.
•    Operates as a global leader with understanding and appreciation for regional differences.
• Comfortable with both detail and broader strategic level thinking along with confidence to respond quickly in unfamiliar situations, relying on both data and judgment to prioritize appropriately.
• Experience managing vendors with understanding of vendor operations, processes, policies, and procedures along with the ability to interpret contracts and administrative service agreements.

• Sense of urgency, attention to detail and accuracy, well organized and able to prioritize.
•    Strong understanding and working knowledge of benefits laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.

What We Can Do for You:

• Commitment to Diversity: We are paving the way to create change in the industry and our leadership is committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging.
• Global Network: Expand your global network by developing, learning, and growing with our top talent and connections around the world.
• Agile Work Environment: We embrace agile, with leadership that believes in removing barriers, so you are empowered to innovate and discover new solutions to complex problems.

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.