Director, Benefits – Americas Region (U.S., Canada, Costa Rica)

Location: Santa Clara, California or Austin, Texas; onsite five days per week. Travel is required approximately 10% of the time. Relocation is not eligible.

Salary: $180,000–$247,500 per year, with potential bonus and stock compensation.

Company

Global materials science and engineering company developing equipment and services used in semiconductor chips and advanced displays.

What you will do

• Develop and execute an Americas benefits strategy aligned with global Total Rewards principles and local market practices.
• Oversee U.S. health and welfare, retirement, time-off, leave, risk, tax-advantaged account, wellness, and onsite health and fitness programs.
• Lead annual enrollment, benefits operations, and due diligence and integration for M&A and divestiture activity.
• Manage compliance governance, filings, plan documents, Summary Plan Descriptions, and nondiscrimination testing.
• Negotiate vendor relationships, monitor budgets and market trends, and guide pricing and plan design decisions.
• Lead and develop a U.S.-based team while partnering with senior leaders, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of HR experience, including 5+ years in benefits leadership and 3+ years managing teams.
• Deep expertise in U.S. benefits and retirement plans, including 401(k) and deferred compensation.
• Experience designing, administering, and ensuring compliance for health and welfare, retirement, and leave programs.
• Strong strategic, analytical, communication, presentation, vendor management, budget oversight, and project management skills.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week in Santa Clara or Austin.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or CEBS designation.
• Experience with Canadian and/or Costa Rican benefits.
• High-tech industry background and multinational benefits management experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive environment focused on learning, development, and career growth.
• Health and wellbeing programs supporting employees at work and at home.
• Wellness initiatives, onsite health and fitness centers, mental health resources, and financial wellbeing programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package with potential bonus and stock award participation.