Director, Benefits & Wellbeing - Virtual

Our Story

At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to "Be Alight." We are passionate about connecting purpose with impact. Alight empowers clients to build a healthier and more financially secure workforce by unifying the

benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, navigation, and absence management.

Our

Benefits

With a comprehensive total rewards package, Alight offers programs and plans that support your mind, body, wallet, and life.

Benefits include health, dental and vision coverages starting Day One. Additionally, Alight colleagues enjoy wellbeing programs, retirement plans with contribution matching, generous time off, parental leave, continuing education, and career growth opportunities - all within a thriving global organization.

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 6 years in a row.

Great Place to Work

Thanks to the work of every colleague, Alight has received multiple awards of recognition including "Great Place to Work" for the past 7 years and Fortune's "Best Companies to Work For." To learn more about our company culture and awards Click Here.

If you, Champion People, seek to Grow with Purpose, and embody the meaning of Be Alight - We invite you to join our team! Learn more at careers.alight.com .

At Alight, we are redefining how employees experience health, wealth, and wellbeing. This role sits on the Total Rewards Leadership Team and shapes programs that elevate the employee experience, strengthen engagement, and support business performance.

Reporting to the SVP, Total Rewards and Talent, the Director,

Benefits & Wellbeing owns the strategy, design, and execution of a comprehensive

benefits portfolio across the United States and Canada.

This is a fully remote role with enterprise visibility and influence across a geographically distributed workforce.

What You'll Do

• Set and evolve the enterprise

benefits and wellbeing strategy, aligning programs to business priorities and workforce needs

• Lead execution of a multi-year roadmap spanning health, retirement, and wellbeing
• Oversee design, delivery, and governance of U.S. and Canada programs, including medical, pharmacy, retirement, leave, financial wellbeing, and holistic wellbeing initiatives
• Manage budgets, forecast trends, and implement strategies that optimize spend while maintaining market competitiveness
• Select, negotiate, and manage vendor partnerships to ensure high-quality delivery and measurable performance
• Ensure compliance with all U.S. and Canadian regulatory

requirements and maintain effective governance frameworks

• Drive an integrated wellbeing strategy across physical, financial, and emotional health to increase engagement and utilization
• Build and lead a high-performing team, strengthening capability and accountability across the function
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and HR leaders to align rewards strategy with business objectives
• Develop and execute enterprise-wide communication strategies that simplify complex concepts and increase employee understanding and action
• Lead large-scale campaigns (e.g., annual enrollment, program launches) that improve participation and outcomes
• Advise senior leadership on messaging, positioning, and stakeholder alignment
• Lead change initiatives related to program evolution and vendor transitions, ensuring effective adoption and continuity

What You Bring

• 8+ years of progressive experience in

Benefits or Total Rewards

• 3+ years leading teams and developing talent
• Deep expertise in U.S.

benefits, with working knowledge of Canadian programs

• Track record of leading

benefits strategy in large, multi-state or global organizations

• Advanced financial, analytical, and vendor management capabilities
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively in complex environments
• Experience designing communication strategies that drive engagement and behavior change
• Expertise leading change management initiatives tied to program transformation

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video. Please be aware that Alight is a camera-on culture and may require occasional travel to one of our physical office locations.

Our commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact alightcareers@alight.com .

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ disabled persons, disabled veterans, and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request reasonable accommodations/modifications by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not, now or in the future, require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and

responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

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We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum

155,000.00 USD

Maximum

190,000.00 USD

Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive

benefits package; for specific details on our

benefits package, please visit: Wellbeing and

Benefits Selector Page - Alight

DISCLAIMER

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and

responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.

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