Head of Americas Benefits

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

About the role

As Head of Americas Benefits, you will be responsible for the strategy, design, communications, administration and compliance of Haleon’s US, Puerto Rico and Canada benefits, wellness programs, policies and processes. This position reports to the Head of Global Benefits in the UK and manages a staff of 3. In addition to supporting the Americas, the Head of Americas Benefits may support initiatives across Haleon regions.  

You will provide thought leadership and partnership across the Americas, focusing on strategy, governance, and a great employee experience. This role will ensure that benefits programs are competitive, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with Haleon’s core values and business goals. Scope of accountability includes the full lifecycle, management and delivery of US and Puerto Rico benefit plans, including health & welfare, retirement plans, disability, retiree medical, non-qualified executive benefits plans and voluntary benefits for ~3,500 employees.

You’ll be the internal point of contact and subject matter expert for benefits and serve as a company representative to external consultants, brokers, carriers, vendors and legal counsel. You will be key member of the global benefits leadership team, responsible for helping define and implement the global reward, wellbeing, and benefits strategies, including leadership for leave of absence administration.

This is a full-time, flexible hybrid position requiring 3 days per week in-office, reporting to Haleon’s Warren, NJ office. Periodic travel to other offices may be required.

Key responsibilities

• Design, Lead, and Govern Benefits Programs: Oversee the strategy, design, administration, and compliance of comprehensive, innovative, and inclusive employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), retiree medical, voluntary benefits, and non-qualified executive deferred compensation plan, etc.) for the US, Puerto Rico and Canada, ensuring alignment with global strategies and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

• Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with vendors, consultants, brokers, and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery, including periodic reviews, contract renewals, and performance monitoring.

• Continuous Improvement and Governance: Use data, employee feedback, and external benchmarks to inform benefit strategy improvements, maintain strong governance, and ensure all compliance requirements are met in a timely manner.

• Team Leadership and Collaboration: Select, train, and evaluate team members; collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, Procurement, Technology and other partners to deliver seamless benefits administration and support business strategies.

• Operational Excellence: Oversee annual enrollment, vendor renewals, process improvements, and issue resolution to ensure a positive employee experience and operational efficiency.

• Education and Communication: Develop and execute robust communication and education strategies to help employees make informed benefits choices using various media and channels.

• Financial and Compliance Oversight: Manage financial operations, government filings, required notices, audits, Benefits and Investment Committees, and ensure all plan documents and contracts are accurate, compliant, and up to date.

• Project and Change Leadership: Lead and deliver annual and ad hoc projects, improvement initiatives, and support global benefits projects as required.

Why you? 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.

• 10+years of progressive experience in benefits progr