Benefits Director

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Benefits to lead the design, administration, and global alignment of our benefits programs!

This role will oversee U.S. benefits operations and partner with global HR teams to ensure consistent and competitive offerings across regions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in benefits strategy, vendor management, and cost optimization, with a strong analytical approach and experience in fast-paced, global environments.

Design and manage U.S. benefits programs including health, welfare, retirement, and wellness.
• Coordinate day-to-day administration and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Lead vendor and broker relationships to ensure service excellence and cost-effectiveness.
• Partner with Finance to manage budgets, forecasts, and cost modeling.

• Develop and align global benefits strategy and core program pillars across regions.
• Collaborate with HR Generalists and Rewards Consultants to ensure effective local administration.
• Benchmark global benefits offerings to ensure competitiveness and alignment with company values.

• Serve as a key advisor to HR leadership on benefits trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support M&A activity including due diligence, integration planning, and harmonization of benefits.
• Drive employee education and engagement around benefits offerings.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; Master's or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in benefits management, including global program oversight.
• Proven experience in a global company delivering contemporary, employee-centric benefits.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive decisions.
• Outstanding collaboration and communication skills; able to influence across all levels.
• Agile, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• M&A experience strongly preferred.

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

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