Director, Global Benefits

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not specified

Deel is seeking a Director of Benefits to lead the design and execution of scalable global benefits programs. This role involves building our brokerage strategy, launching new benefit offerings, and driving partnerships to support our international workforce.

About Deel

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams, aiming to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Our platform integrates HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management. We support workers in over 100 countries with AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure.

Deel is one of the largest globally distributed companies, with a team of 5,000+ spanning over 100 countries and speaking 74 languages. We are transforming how global talent connects with companies, breaking down hiring barriers and enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. As the fastest-growing SaaS company in history, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in 2024 and provided healthcare and benefits in 109 countries.

Deel has received recognition such as CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, and Deloitte Fast 500. Our team experiences a career accelerator, tackling complex challenges at the forefront of the global work revolution. With a $12 billion valuation and $800 million in ARR, Deel offers the opportunity to drive meaningful impact and build expertise in the transformation of global work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global benefits strategy aligned with Deel’s expansion goals.
• Design and implement benefits processes that enable Deel to scale effectively across multiple geographies.
• Build and lead Deel’s brokerage strategy, establishing relationships with recognized carriers and partners.
• Negotiate and manage partnerships to optimize cost and service quality.
• Design the launch roadmap for expanding Deel’s benefits offerings into new markets and products.
• Collaborate with product teams to build scalable benefits solutions with multi-country coverage and cost efficiency.
• Manage the P&L for the global benefits business unit.
• Optimize costs and revenue across brokerage services, ensuring financial sustainability.
• Identify and establish key partnerships to scale Deel’s benefits offerings effectively.
• Work closely with legal, HR, and compliance teams to ensure alignment and compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in global benefits or related fields, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in designing and scaling benefits programs across multiple countries.
• Proven experience as a Benefits Broker or Insurance Broker with a focus on international markets.
• Proven global network for benefits.
• Strong strategic thinking and execution capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience advising senior leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of global benefits regulations and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with corporate benefits policies.