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About the Role
Okta is building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace AI. This role is an opportunity to do career-defining work by scaling a global benefits strategy that attracts, retains, and supports top tech talent across the globe.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute a multi-year global benefits roadmap aligned with business objectives, financial parameters, and market trends across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
- Serve as the subject matter expert to HR leadership and Executives on global benefit trends, cost strategies, and strategic investments.
- Manage relationships with global brokers, TPAs, carriers, and vendors to ensure maximum ROI, top-tier service delivery, and competitive renewal pricing.
- Oversee annual open enrollment, system integrations (e.g., Workday), and day-to-day administration to ensure a frictionless employee experience.
- Ensure strict adherence to global labor laws and regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, and local statutory requirements in international jurisdictions.
- Lead the 401(k) Investment Committee and Global Benefits Committee to oversee plan administration, plan audits, investment options, and fiduciary risk management.
- Lead benefits due diligence and integration for mergers and acquisitions, and architect local benefit packages when entering new global markets.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and utilization metrics to measure plan health, employee engagement, and program ROI.
- Partner closely with the Finance and FP&A teams on long-term cost modeling, quarterly forecasting, and budget projections to ensure sustainable benefit expenditure.
- Conduct rigorous financial analyses to evaluate plan performance, claims data, and self-insurance funding strategies to optimize spend without compromising plan quality.
- Design and manage core mental health resources, family-building/fertility programs, gender-affirming care, and flexible wellness stipends to support overall employee health and well-being.
- Analyze utilization metrics, claim trends, and employee feedback to continuously refine benefits offerings and measure program effectiveness.
- Partner with People Communications to build intuitive, clear, and engaging benefits education that helps employees navigate their Total Rewards.
- Inspire, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of benefits professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous growth.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive HR/Total Rewards experience with at least 5+ years leading global benefits strategy in a high-growth SaaS, tech, or enterprise environment.
- Proven track record of managing and maximizing top-tier global broker partnerships, leading annual marketing efforts, RFP processes, and plan negotiations.
- Deep financial acumen with hands-on experience performing quantitative financial analyses, running scenario projections alongside Finance, and managing multi-million-dollar global budgets.
- Deep expertise in US health & welfare, 401(k) fiduciary governance, self-funded plans, as well as statutory and supplemental benefit structures across EMEA and APAC.
- Experience leveraging HRIS tools (Workday, BenAdmin platforms) and AI-driven benefits technologies to automate workflows and elevate the employee experience.
- A track record of building human-centered programs and leading teams with empathy, clear communication, and strategic focus.
- Proven track record of working closely with Payroll, Legal, and Systems teams to ensure seamless execution and compliance.
Skills
- Global Benefits Strategy
- Executive & Finance Advisory
- Broker & Partnership Management
- Benefits Operations & Tech Stack
- Compliance & Governance
- Fiduciary Governance
- M&A & Global Expansion
- KPIs & Metrics
- Financial Analysis & Strategic Planning
- Cost Optimization & ROI
- Well-Being & Wellness Programs
- Employee Engagement & Analytics
- Communications & Education
- Leadership & Team Development
Location
- San Francisco Bay area
- California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area)
- Colorado
- Illinois
- New York
- Washington
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 10+ years of progressive HR/Total Rewards experience
- 5+ years leading global benefits strategy
Salary/Compensations
- $215,000—$295,900 USD (San Francisco Bay area)
- $192,000—$264,000 USD (California excluding San Francisco Bay Area, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Washington)
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)
- Core mental health resources
- Family-building/fertility programs
- Gender-affirming care
- Flexible wellness stipends
About the Company
- Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
- Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era.
- Empower Every Employee, Everywhere
- At our core, we believe our people are our greatest asset. Building innovative technology requires a world-class employee experience where wellness, security, and total well-being are seamlessly integrated into everyday life.
- The Okta Experience
- Supporting Your Well-Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
- We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate.
- Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
Equal Opportunity
- Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran.
- We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
- If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
- Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.