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The Role You’ll Play

As our Senior Global Benefits Manager, you’ll lead the strategy and execution of Playlist’s benefits programs across 1,800+ employees in the US, UK, Brazil, India, Australia, and beyond. Your mandate: design benefits that are competitive, scalable, and aligned with how we work and live. You’ll own vendor partnerships, ensure compliance across regions, and deliver a consistent, high-impact employee experience.

This role is equal parts strategic leadership and hands-on delivery, ideal for a benefits expert who moves fast, thinks globally, and builds with purpose. If you’re ready to build programs that move fast and truly matter, this is your opportunity.

• 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?

Sounds like a role for you? We’d love to hear from you! Even if you’re not 100% sure about a 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.

By entering your email and phone number and submitting your application, you consent to receive emails, calls, and SMS about your application and other roles at Playlist, including by auto-dialer. Message and data rates may apply. Opt-out or text STOP to cancel at any time.

If you are a California resident or reside outside the United States then by submitting your application you confirm that you have read, understood, agree and - where applicable - grant your prior, free, informed and express consent for the processing of your personal information, including sensitive personal information, as described in our California Applicant Privacy Notice or International Applicant Privacy Notice (as applicable).

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.

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.

By entering your email and phone number and submitting your application, you consent to receive emails, calls and SMS about your application and other roles at Mindbody, including by auto-dialer. Message and data rates may apply. Opt-out or text STOP to cancel at any time. If you are a California resident or reside outside the United States then by submitting your application you confirm that you have read, understood, agree and - where applicable - grant your prior, free, informed and express consent for the processing of your personal information, including sensitive personal information, as described in our California Applicant Privacy Notice or International Applicant Privacy Notice (as applicable).

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.