Sr Global Benefits Manager

Sr. Global Benefits Manager

Location: Culver City, CA - 2 days a week onsite

Duration: Temporary 3 months (covering a medical leave; potential to extend)

Pay Rate: $60-70/hour

We are partnering with a fast-growing, global technology and entertainment organization to identify a Senior Manager, Global Benefits to support their Benefits team during a medical leave. This is a high-impact role supporting a workforce of 3,000+ employees globally with the largest populations in the U.S. and Spain and continued expansion across APAC, Japan, and the UK.

This role requires deep global benefits expertise
, strong change management skills
, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
, including post‑acquisition integration. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, collaborative, and comfortable navigating complexity without ego.

• Lead and support global benefits programs across the U.S., Canada, EMEA, APAC, India, and additional international locations
• Ensure benefits offerings are competitive, compliant, and aligned with local market practices
• Oversee plan design and administration for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, retirement plans, HSAs/FSAs, and wellness programs

• Serve as the primary point of contact for global benefits vendors and brokers
• Evaluate vendor performance, manage renewals, and ensure service delivery excellence
• Lead Open Enrollment end‑to‑end, including planning, communications, leadership alignment, and execution

• Manage U.S. Leaves of Absence (FMLA, PFL, state‑specific programs) and ensure coordination with insurance plans
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal/state regulations and applicable global benefits laws
• Support return‑to‑work strategies for employees coming back from extended leaves

• Own benefits administration within Workday
• Partner with internal teams to reconcile benefits billing, review utilization data, and provide cost analysis
• Manage benefits budgets and support decision‑making around fully insured vs. self‑insured plans

• Act as a senior individual contributor and people manager (minimum 3+ years management experience required)
• Partner closely with global counterparts across regions, including EMEA leadership
• Support change management initiatives tied to acquisitions and organizational growth
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with HR, Payroll, Finance, Facilities, and external partners

• 8+ years of global benefits experience
  , supporting employees across multiple countries
• Hands‑on Workday experience (required)
• 3+ years of people management experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits and LOA programs, plus international benefits exposure
• Proven experience managing benefits vendors and complex global programs
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable operating in a high‑velocity, change‑heavy environment

• Global benefits leader who is detail‑oriented, resourceful, and quick to learn
• Comfortable taking ownership, asking questions, and adapting to established processes
• Team‑first mindset with no ego, supportive, respectful, and highly collaborative
• Thrives in fast‑paced environments with evolving priorities

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected…