Senior Manager, Global Benefits & Leave

Why join us

Brex is the AI-powered spend platform. We help companies spend with confidence with integrated corporate cards, banking, and global payments, plus intuitive software for travel and expenses. Tens of thousands of companies from startups to enterprises — including DoorDash, Flexport, and Compass — use Brex to proactively control spend, reduce costs, and increase efficiency on a global scale.

Working at Brex allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We’re committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture and believe your potential should only be limited by how big you can dream. We make this a reality by empowering you with the tools, resources, and support you need to grow your career.

 People at Brex

The People team keeps our company and culture growing. We’re curious, optimistic, and pragmatic — and work with our colleagues all across Brex to solve organizational challenges. We focus on bringing talented new individuals to the company and provide the tools and resources to empower individual and team success. Above all, we help build an authentic, inclusive environment where our team members can grow and make an impact. 

What you’ll do

We are seeking a passionate and strategic Senior Manager, Global Benefits and Leaves to lead the design, implementation, and administration of our comprehensive benefits and leave programs globally. This role will be pivotal in ensuring our employees worldwide have access to competitive and compliant benefits, fostering a culture of well-being and support to create a great employee experience. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess deep expertise in global benefits administration and management.

Where you’ll work

This role will be based in our New York City office. You must be willing to work in office at least 2 days per week on Wednesday and Thursday. Employees will be able to work remotely for up to 4 weeks per year.

We are a hybrid environment that combines the energy and connections of being in the office with the benefits and flexibility of working from home. As a perk, we also have up to four weeks per year of fully remote work

Responsibilities

• Evolve Brex’s global benefits strategy to attract and retain top talent, supporting our continuous growth and fostering a culture of well-being
• Lead and develop a high-performing benefits team, ensuring alignment with company goals
• Manage and administer global benefit programs including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance, HSA/FSAs, Retirement Plans, Perks and more
• Lead all aspects of the leave program, including FMLA, ADA Accommodations, local leave laws, and company-specific leave policies
• Oversee the administration and financial management of self-funded medical plans
• Analyze claims data and utilization trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve plan effectiveness
• Ensure time off policies are compliant and competitive in each geo 
• Manage and improve the administration of all time off programs, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays, across all global regions
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, regional, and national benefits regulations across all operating regions
• Lead renewals and Open Enrollment inclusive of finalizing decisions based on your recommendations, configuring the enrollment system, communications, and auditing
• Research and implement global best practices and emerging trends in benefits to ensure our offerings remain competitive and innovative
• Build and maintain relationships with global benefits vendors and brokers, negotiating contracts and ensuring service level agreements are met
• Partner with finance, legal, and HR teams to deliver benefits programs that are market-relevant and compliant with local and global regulations
• Design and execute communication strategies that effectively promote our total rewards programs to employees at all levels
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance and accuracy

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience managing global benefits  programs, preferably in high-growth, technology companies
• Experience in navigating the complexities of global benefits practices, particularly in regions such as US, Brazil, Canada, United Kingdom, and Netherlands
• Must have experience with self-funded medical plans
• Must be an expert in time off programs globally
• Flexibility and adaptability to switch between tactical execution and strategic planning as the company grows
• Experience working in fast-paced