Senior Manager Global Benefits

About the Company At Playlist, life's richest moments happen when people step away from screens to move, connect, explore, and play. We're building the definitive platform for intentional living, connecting people with inspiring experiences in fitness, wellness, and beyond. With popular brands like Mindbody and ClassPass, Playlist empowers businesses and individuals, making it effortless for aspirations to become actions. Join us in reshaping technology's role to foster meaningful, real-world connections. The Role You’ll Play As Senior Global Benefits Manager, you will lead the strategy and execution of Playlist’s benefits programs for 1,800+ employees across 31 countries. Your mandate is to design benefits that are competitive, scalable, compliant, and aligned with how our people live and work globally. This role blends strategic ownership with hands‑on delivery. You will set global direction, own critical vendor partnerships, ensure regulatory compliance across regions, and deliver a consistent, high‑impact employee experience. This is an opportunity for a benefits leader who moves fast, thinks globally, and builds programs that truly matter. Lead the global benefits strategy across the US, UK, Brazil, India, Australia, and other key markets, ensuring programs are competitive, cost‑effective, and compliant with local regulations Own the full lifecycle of US benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), FSAs, and wellness Design and lead open enrollment and benefit launches globally, with clear, engaging communications and a strong employee experience Oversee regional brokers and vendors to manage renewals, optimize plan design, and ensure consistent service delivery across geographies Serve as subject matter expert on global leave programs, including LOA, parental leave, Workers’ Comp, and accommodations, ensuring compliance and equity Tailor benefits programs to meet the needs of diverse, multistate, and global employee populations, partnering closely with vendors and internal stakeholders Identify gaps and inefficiencies across markets and recommend strategic improvements that enhance experience, control cost, and support compliance Drive integrated wellbeing initiatives that reflect our mission, support whole‑person care, and scale across regions Ensure adherence to US and international regulations, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, GDPR, and country‑specific statutory requirements Deliver actionable insights through global benefits data analysis, reporting, and cost modeling Act as a trusted advisor and escalation point for employees, managers, and HR teams globally, ensuring smooth, empathetic, and effective support Experience You Bring 5+ years of experience managing high‑volume global benefits programs, including open enrollment, policy development, and benefits administration across global locations 2+ years of leadership or management experience with a demonstrated ability to influence, mentor, and guide teams Thorough knowledge of current corporate benefits trends, wellness programs, and best practices Comprehensive understanding of federal and state benefits regulations, including ACA, HIPAA, ADA, GINA, EEOC, ERISA, OSHA, and COBRA Exceptional communication skills with experience in crafting and delivering benefits marketing materials, presentations, and employee resources Strong organizational and project management skills Proven ability to build relationships, influence others, and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and external vendors A proactive and confident leader with a passion for enhancing the employee experience Pay Transparency It is Playlist’s intent to pay all Team Members competitive wages and salaries that are motivational, fair, and equitable. The goal of Playlist’s compensation program is to be transparent, attract potential employees, meet the needs of all current employees, and encourage Team Members to stay with our organization. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. The base salary range for this position in the United States is $140,000 to $175,000. The total compensation package for this position may also include performance bonuses, benefits, and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. Have we piqued your curiosity? Sound like the role for you? We’d love to hear from you Even if you’re not 100% sure about potential fit, we still encourage you to apply. We’re looking for the right person, not the perfect series of checkboxes. Playlist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We highly value diversity at our company and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected characteristics. Note: This description outlines key responsibilities but isn’t intended to cover every task or duty. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support the team and business goals. #J-18808-Ljbffr