Who you are

- 12+ years of experience in advantages, total rewards, or a related HR discipline

- 5+ years leading global benefits programs and teams in a multinational organization

- Deep expertise in U.S. health and welfare plans, self-insured programs, and retirement plan governance

- Experience with M&A; due diligence, integration, and organizational transformation

- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management

- Knowledge of benefits governance, compliance, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions

- Proven ability to influence senior executives and drive strategic decisions in a complex, matrixed environment

- Willingness to work in-office 5 days/week

- Experience supporting a global technology or enterprise software workforce

- Knowledge of global benefits trends and best practices

- Experience with benefits technology, HRIS platforms, and data analytics

- Professional certifications such as CEBS, CCP, CBP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR

What the job involves

- Reporting within the Total Rewards function, this leader will also oversee the Americas Perks team and drive key initiatives including M&A; due diligence and integration, benefits modernization, and employee experience enhancements





- OpenText is seeking a strategic and transformational leader to oversee the global strategy, governance, and optimization of our benefits and retirement programs

- Partnering with regional rewards leaders across 40+ countries, this role ensures programs are competitive, compliant, financially sustainable, and aligned with our business strategy and commitment to employee well-being

- Develop and execute OpenText's global benefits and retirement strategy

- Lead the Americas Benefits team, including oversight of U.S. health and welfare programs and retirement plans

- Drive the evolution of health, wellness, retirement, leave, and financial well-being programs globally

- Partner with senior leaders across HR, Finance, Legal, Risk, Procurement, and Payroll to balance employee value with financial stewardship

- Provide governance and oversight for compliance, risk management, vendor partnerships, and program effectiveness

- Lead benefits planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business case development

- Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational transformation

- Foster a high-performing team culture focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

📌 Senior Director of Global Benefits & Rewards (Toronto)
🏢 opentext
📍 Toronto