Director, Global Benefits

ABOUT US

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.  

 

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. 

 

At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards. 

 

Our Culture  

PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously. 

 

Career Opportunities  

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

JOB PURPOSE

The Director of Global Benefits is a forward-thinking leader responsible for the design, strategy, implementation, and governance of the company’s global benefits programs. This role ensures that benefit offerings are competitive, cost-effective, compliant, and aligned with the company’s overall talent and business strategy across multiple countries and regions. This role will analyze current systems and processes and implement innovative and cost-effective solutions to increase organizational effectiveness. This position reports to the Vice President of Total Rewards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

Global Benefits Strategy & Design

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global benefits strategy aligned with organizational goals and Total Rewards philosophy
• Lead the design, enhancement, and harmonization of benefits programs across regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC)
• Ensure programs remain competitive through ongoing benchmarking and market analysis
• Partner with senior leadership to evaluate and evolve benefits offerings to support talent attraction and retention
• Define and lead the global benefits AI and digital enablement strategy, aligning with enterprise HR technology and data strategies
• Partner with HR, HRIS, IT, and external vendors to drive automation, system integration, and process modernization with respect to benefits, globally

Program Management & Administration

• Support the administration of global health, welfare, well-being, retirement, and leave programs
• Manage vendor relationships including brokers, insurers, third-party administrators, and consultants
• Lead global renewal process, including negotiations, cost analysis, and plan optimization
• Ensure seamless implementation of new programs, mergers, acquisitions, or market expansions

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international laws and regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, GDPR, country-specific requirements)
• Monitor legislative changes and assess impact on benefits programs
• Develop, review and maintain the governance model and controls for global benefits practices
• Manage activities associated with the Company’s Employee Benefits Committee

Financial Oversight & Analytics

• Develop and manage global benefits budgets and forecasts in partnership with HR and Finance partners
• Analyze program performance, utilization, and cost trends to identify efficiencies
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership
• Drive cost-containment strategies while maintaining competitive offerings